Grace Healthcare

What Grace Healthcare does

Grace Healthcare is a privately held Irish nursing home group operating 10 facilities with a combined capacity of 785+ beds across Dublin, Meath, Cork, Monaghan, and Cavan. The portfolio includes Tara Winthrop Private Clinic (140 beds, in-house Medical Director), Castleross Nursing Home (125 beds, Household Model of Care), Dunshaughlin Care Home (96 beds), Glenaulin Nursing Home (84 beds), College View Nursing Home (69 beds), Bishopscourt Nursing Home (60 beds), St Glady's Nursing Home (50 beds), Oakwood Lodge Nursing Home (45 beds), Terenure Nursing Home (41 beds), and Nephin Nursing Home. The group delivers long-term residential nursing care, dementia and Alzheimer's care, palliative care, convalescence, respite care, and support for younger adults with complex care needs, with daily life programmes covering active life activities and dietitian-led food and nutrition.

The corporate structure is anchored by Grace Healthcare (Holdings) Ireland Limited, with wholly owned operating subsidiaries Willoway Nursing Home Limited, Tara Winthrop Private Clinic Limited, and Castleross Nursing Home Limited — all HIQA-registered entities. Revenue is generated from resident care fees, including a significant share funded through Ireland's Fair Deal Scheme (Nursing Homes Support Scheme), on a monthly subscription/quote-based billing model with publicly undisclosed pricing. The company employs 501–1,000 staff across nursing, healthcare, housekeeping, and kitchen roles.

Go-to-market is sales-led via direct admissions, healthcare professional referrals, and website enquiries, supplemented by individual Facebook pages per home, a group LinkedIn page, an email newsletter, community events, and earned media coverage. Recent strategic activity has focused on organic expansion (Dunshaughlin new-build, 2022) and acquisitions (Bishopscourt, Glenaulin, 2020), with current operational investment in a group-wide culinary programme (Blenders Development Kitchen, Avendra International, Eat Curious) and arts/cultural partnerships (Creative Ireland, Iontas Theatre). Leadership comprises CEO Rioghnach Murphy and CFO John Bishop, supported by facility-level general managers such as Jane Foy at Castleross.

Name

Grace Healthcare

Legal name

Grace Healthcare (Holdings) Ireland Limited

Website

https://gracehealthcare.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Grace Healthcare is a privately held Irish nursing home group operating 10 HIQA-registered facilities with 785+ beds across Dublin, Meath, Cork, Monaghan, and Cavan, delivering long-term residential, dementia, palliative, and respite care to elderly residents and younger adults with complex needs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Nursing Home Services

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (623110), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Long-Term Care Nursing Homes (Custodial LTC) (HLADADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospice Care in Nursing Facilities (SNF/NH Hospice) (HLADAHAD), Memory Care Units within Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF/Nursing Homes) (HLADACAC), Hospice Care in Assisted Living / Residential Care Facilities (HLADAHAE)

Keywords

• Nursing home care
• Residential elderly care
• Dementia care services
• Palliative care services
• Convalescent respite care

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Nursing Home Care Fees: Revenue generated from residential nursing care fees paid by residents and families, including those funded through Ireland's Fair Deal Scheme (Nursing Homes Support Scheme).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grace Healthcare operates a portfolio of 10 nursing homes across Ireland providing 24-hour residential nursing care, dementia and Alzheimer's care, palliative care, convalescent care, and respite care. Each home delivers individually tailored care plans supported by active life programmes, dietitian-led food and nutrition services, and — at certain facilities — in-house medical direction. The group is HIQA-registered and Fair Deal Scheme accredited, accepting both private-paying residents and government-funded placements.

Product overview

Grace Healthcare is a nursing home operator offering a portfolio of 10 nursing homes across Ireland (Dublin, Meath, Cork, Monaghan, and Cavan). The core offering consists of individual nursing home facilities (Nephin, Tara Winthrop Private Clinic, Castleross, St Glady's, Terenure, Oakwood Lodge, College View, Bishopscourt, Glenaulin, and Dunshaughlin Care Home), each providing residential nursing care services. These facilities operate under the Grace Healthcare group to deliver consistent care standards while maintaining local community connections. The services encompass long-term nursing care, dementia and Alzheimer's care, palliative care, convalescence, and respite care, supported by daily life programmes including active life activities and nutritious food services. The company is Fair Deal Scheme accredited and regulated by HIQA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nephin Nursing Home: State-of-the-art purpose-built nursing home on Navan Road, Dublin.
• Tara Winthrop Private Clinic
• Castleross Nursing Home
• St Glady's Nursing Home
• Terenure Nursing Home
• Oakwood Lodge Nursing Home
• College View Nursing Home
• Bishopscourt Nursing Home
• Glenaulin Nursing Home
• Dunshaughlin Care Home

Products and services

• Nephin Nursing Home A state-of-the-art, purpose-built nursing home on the Navan Road, Dublin, offering predominantly single-room accommodation and 24-hour professional nursing care for elderly residents.
• Tara Winthrop Private Clinic
• Castleross Nursing Home
• St Glady's Nursing Home
• Terenure Nursing Home
• Oakwood Lodge Nursing Home
• College View Nursing Home
• Bishopscourt Nursing Home A 60-bed nursing home situated on expansive, beautifully landscaped grounds in Liskillea, Waterfall, County Cork, offering residential nursing care.
• Glenaulin Nursing Home
• Dunshaughlin Care Home A 96-bed, brand-new purpose-built three-storey care home in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, offering airy, modern and spacious accommodation surrounding a landscaped courtyard garden.
• Fair Deal Scheme Services Fair Deal Accredited (HIQA-registered) nursing home care services offering government-supported nursing home placement through Ireland's Nursing Homes Support Scheme.
• Dementia and Alzheimer's Care Specialised dementia and Alzheimer's care services offered across multiple homes including Castleross (Household Model) and Glenaulin, with dedicated household environments and specialised staff training.
• Palliative Care Services End-of-life palliative care services provided at homes such as Glenaulin for residents with high-dependency needs.
• Convalescence and Respite Care
• Active Life Programme
• Food and Nutrition Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Combined staff represent 126 years of dedicated service (long service awards)

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Blenders Development KitchenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Host venue for Grace Healthcare's annual Culinary Day bringing together chefs from all 10 nursing homes for training, development, and cooking competitions. Blenders provides their development kitchen facility in Tallaght for culinary excellence programs.
• Avendra InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Culinary Director Paul Bloxham provides insights on culinary trends, sustainability, and menu planning for Grace Healthcare's catering approach across all homes.
• Eat CuriousminorOthers · 12 March 2026Supplier of plant-based meat alternatives used in culinary competitions and daily food preparation at Grace Healthcare homes.
• Mobile Music Machine EnsembleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusical ensemble performing outside nursing home windows to lift spirits of elderly residents during COVID-19 restrictions. Funded by Creative Ireland and managed by county councils.
• An PostminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided postcards with 'Post Paid' stamps enabling nursing home residents to stay connected with loved ones during COVID-19 visitor restrictions.
• Creative IrelandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment initiative funding arts and cultural programs in nursing homes, including the 'A Memory of Water' exhibition project with residents at Castleross.
• Iontas TheatreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity arts venue in Castleblayney hosting the 'A Memory of Water' exhibition featuring artwork created by Castleross nursing home residents.
• HIQA (Health Information and Quality Authority)coreOthersIrish regulatory body that inspects and regulates nursing homes. Grace Healthcare homes are registered with HIQA and authorized to accept Fair Deal Scheme residents.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CareChoice: Irish private nursing home operator with multiple homes across Dublin and other regions. Comparable to Grace Healthcare in elderly residential care, dementia care, and Fair Deal accreditation.
• Beechfield Care Group: Privately owned Irish nursing home operator providing long-term, dementia and respite care across several sites. Closely comparable in service mix, scale and regulatory positioning to Grace Healthcare.
• Brindley Healthcare: Family-owned Irish nursing home group operating multiple residential facilities. Comparable to Grace Healthcare on HIQA-regulated elderly residential care and Fair Deal Scheme participation.
• FirstCare Ireland: Irish private nursing home operator with homes in multiple counties. Overlaps with Grace Healthcare in long-term nursing care, dementia care and HIQA-regulated delivery.
• Mowlam Healthcare: One of Ireland's largest private nursing home groups, operating a multi-site portfolio across the country. Directly comparable to Grace Healthcare in scale, Fair Deal Scheme reliance, and HIQA-regulated service model.

Broad incumbents

• Clariane (formerly Orpea): Major European long-term care and nursing home operator with presence in Ireland. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping elderly residential services at greater scale and geographic reach.
• Barchester Healthcare: Large UK-based nursing and residential care home provider. Comparable in service model (long-term elderly care, dementia, respite) though operating in a different primary market with similar regulatory dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Grace-Healthcare-Ireland-104125671182185
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grace-healthcare-ireland

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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