Céile Care

What Céile Care does

Céile Care is a private membership-based network platform supporting 36 family-owned and family-operated nursing homes across 11 counties in Ireland. The network serves over 2,000 residents and is supported by more than 2,200 multidisciplinary professionals, with each member home retaining independent ownership and operational autonomy while operating under the collective Céile Care brand and accreditation. The central organisation, headquartered in Dublin 18, operates with 11–50 employees and generates revenue through recurring membership fees paid by member homes for access to operational, governance, and commercial support services.

The core service offering comprises several interconnected components. Commercial support includes access to HSE public tender contracts, group purchasing via Trinity Purchasing/Avendra (with demonstrated savings of €8,000–€10,000 per year for a 26-bed home), and an energy programme managed through Radius Energy. Operational support encompasses a centralised recruitment team (Céile Recruitment), the Céile Resource Hub technology platform providing clinical/HR/risk management policies and templates, and technology solutions from preferred suppliers such as Time Point for workforce management and Glanaco for cleaning robotics deployed in 2025. Governance services include Clinical & Quality Director support, HIQA inspection pre- and post-action planning, and standardised Contracts of Care aligned with CCPC guidelines. Marketing and branding support is delivered through a dedicated partnership with Rainbow Vault.

The go-to-market model combines direct membership recruitment via website enquiry and consultative sales, affinity partner channel relationships (12+ core suppliers including Abbott, Bunzl, Gallagher, MedGuard, and Cara Allcare Pharmacy), and event-driven engagement through industry conferences and peer-networking webinars. Member admission is subject to quality-focused accreditation criteria requiring demonstrated long-term commitment to residents. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, and won the Family Healthcare and Nursing Business of the Year award in 2023.

Name

Céile Care

Legal name

Céile Care

Website

https://ceilecare.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Céile Care is a private membership network of 36 family-owned nursing homes across 11 counties in Ireland, serving over 2,000 residents. It generates revenue through recurring membership fees and affinity-partner commissions, providing member homes with group purchasing, governance, recruitment, and technology services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nursing Home Network Services

NAICS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Small Residential Care Homes (RCFE/Board & Care) (HLADABAF)

Keywords

• Nursing home network
• Eldercare services
• Healthcare procurement
• Regulatory compliance support
• Group purchasing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Franchise/Membership Fees: Céile Care supports family owned and operated nursing homes through a membership/network model. Member homes pay fees for access to operational, governance, and commercial support services including group purchasing, recruitment services, policy templates, audit support, HIQA inspection preparation, and brand affiliation. Revenue is generated through recurring membership fees from the network of ~36 nursing homes.
2. Group Purchasing / Procurement Savings: Through partnerships with Trinity Purchasing/Avendra, Bunzl, and other preferred suppliers, Céile Care negotiates discounted pricing for its member homes, generating value through volume-based procurement. Savings on supplies (wholesale, waste, energy) are passed on to member homes.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Céile Care operates a nationwide network of 36 family-owned and family-operated nursing homes across 11 counties in Ireland, serving over 2,000 residents. The organization provides member nursing homes with operational, governance, commercial, and brand-affiliation support, including group purchasing, recruitment, energy management, HIQA inspection preparation, clinical audit support, and a centralised Resource Hub containing policies and templates. Revenue is generated through recurring membership fees paid by the independently owned member homes.

Product overview

Céile Care is a network platform offering a unified ecosystem of services for family owned and family operated nursing homes in Ireland. The core offering is the Céile Care Nursing Home Network, supported by operational and governance services including the Céile Recruitment Team for staffing, the Céile Resource Hub technology platform for policies and templates, the Céile Care Energy Program for energy management, and Céile Purchasing via Trinity Purchasing for group procurement. Additional services include Clinical & Quality Director support, HIQA inspection support, template Contracts of Care, and marketing support through Rainbow Vault branding partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Céile Care Nursing Home Network A nationwide network of 36 family-owned and family-operated nursing homes providing 24-hour nurse-led residential, convalescent, respite, dementia, palliative, and stroke rehabilitation care to older persons in Ireland. Members must meet Céile Care accreditation standards.
• Operational and Governance Services Centralised operational and governance support services for member nursing homes, including access to multi-bed State (HSE) contracts, a business support desk, and capital project participation such as solar installation programmes.
• Céile Recruitment Team Dedicated centralised recruitment service that sources, assesses, and onboards new hires for member nursing homes in a planned, cost-effective, and efficient manner.
• Céile Care Energy Program Shared energy pricing, energy management planning, and energy innovation support for member homes, including assistance with gas and electricity contracts and efficiency improvements delivered via Radius Energy.
• Céile Purchasing (via Trinity Purchasing) Managed group purchasing service offering discounted prices through hundreds of suppliers, including a single pricing card for all member homes. Demonstrated savings of €8,000–€10,000 in year one for a 26-bed home (Griffeen Valley Nursing Home).
• Clinical & Quality Director Support Direct access to a Clinical & Quality Director who conducts planned audit reviews and provides input into continuous improvement plans for member nursing homes.
• HIQA Inspection Support Pre- and post-HIQA inspection action planning guidance and support to help member homes comply with Ireland's Health Information and Quality Authority residential care standards.
• Template Contracts of Care Standardised Contracts of Care aligned with Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) guidelines, covering residents under the Fair Deal scheme, privately funded residents, transitional residents, and convalescent care.
• Marketing Support via Rainbow Vault Branding, website design, marketing materials, and templates provided to member homes through dedicated branding partner Rainbow Vault to support their individual marketing efforts.

Quantifiable outcome

• €8,000–€10,000 in procurement savings in year one for a 26-bed nursing home (Griffeen Valley) through group purchasing with Trinity Purchasing.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers35 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GlanacominorOthers · 1 January 2025Glanaco is a leading Irish provider of innovative cleaning and industrial solutions, trading since 2007. In 2023, they partnered with Gausium, a global leader in intelligent cleaning robots. In 2025, they partnered with Céile Care, successfully deploying cleaning robots in nursing homes nationwide to enhance hygiene and operational efficiency. An affinity partner providing cleaning robots and services to the Céile Care network.
• Davy (Stockbrokers)minorOthers · 1 January 2023Davy is an Irish stockbroking and financial services firm that partnered with Céile Care at the National Nursing Home Owners/Operators Conference in 2023. A conference partnership to support knowledge sharing and networking in the nursing home sector.
• JPA Brenson Lawlor (now PKF Brenson Lawlor)minorOthers · 1 January 2023PKF Brenson Lawlor (formerly JPA Brenson Lawlor) is an Irish accountancy and advisory firm that partnered with Céile Care at the National Nursing Home Owners/Operators Conference in 2023. A conference partnership to support knowledge sharing and networking in the nursing home sector.
• Bank of IrelandminorOthers · 1 January 2023Bank of Ireland partnered with Céile Care at the National Nursing Home Owners/Operators Conference in 2023. A conference partnership to support knowledge sharing and networking in the nursing home sector.
• Abbott (Abbott Nutrition)coreOthersAbbott serves Irish patients with a diverse range of healthcare products including diagnostics, medical devices, and nutritional products. Abbott has operated in Ireland for over 75 years with seven manufacturing facilities and employs nearly 4,000 people. Abbott Nutrition provides sip feeds, tube feeds, and disease-specific nutritional products for infants, children, and adults. Abbott is an affinity partner providing nutritional products to the Céile Care network.
• Cara Allcare PharmacycoreOthersCARA Allcare Pharmacy is the market leader in Irish Care Home Pharmacy Services for the past 20 years. Located in Pottery Rd., Dun Laoghaire, they provide daily delivery services to care homes across Ireland. They use cutting-edge software and robotics to deliver safe, efficient pharmacy services. An affinity partner providing pharmacy services to the Céile Care network.
• Bunzl IrelandcoreOthersBunzl Ireland is Ireland's leading supplier of hygiene, catering, and safety products. They service customers through resourcing, storage, and supply of essential products, leveraging global supply chains with local expertise. Bunzl Ireland is a subsidiary of FTSE-listed Bunzl plc with operations in over 30 countries. An affinity partner providing hygiene, catering, and safety supplies to the Céile Care network.
• PKF Brenson LawlorcoreOthersPKF Brenson Lawlor is an Irish accountancy firm and member of the PKF global network. They provide advisory services, specialising in working with clients on business planning and future growth. An affinity partner providing accounting and financial advisory services to the Céile Care network.
• Radius EnergycoreOthersRadius Energy is an energy consultancy business supporting clients throughout the entire energy life cycle, including optimising energy contracts and implementing efficiency improvements. They are committed to helping clients operate as efficiently as possible. An affinity partner providing energy management services to the Céile Care network through the Céile Care Energy Program.
• Trinity Purchasing (Avendra International)coreOthersTrinity Purchasing has officially joined Avendra International, a global procurement organisation with $20 billion in global procurement network. They provide strategic procurement and supply chain services for care homes in Ireland and globally. Through the partnership, Céile Care offers best-rate procurement prices to its network, with savings of €8,000–€10,000 demonstrated for a 26-bed home. An affinity partner providing managed group purchasing services.
• Gallagher Insurance BrokerscoreOthersGallagher is one of the world's largest insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting firms, founded in 1927 in Chicago. In Ireland, Gallagher has over 275 people with offices in Dublin, Wexford, Kilkenny, Kerry, Limerick, and Tipperary. They have been insuring nursing homes in Ireland since 1982 and understand the complexities of the sector. An affinity partner providing specialist nursing home insurance to the Céile Care network.
• Time PointcoreTechnology or IntegrationTime Point is Ireland's leading provider of cloud-based HR and workforce management solutions, trusted by thousands of businesses for over 29 years. They offer proven solutions for the healthcare sector, supporting hospitals, nursing homes, and care facilities in staff scheduling, time and attendance tracking, onboarding, holiday and absence management, and compliance. Trusted by industry leaders including Emeis Ireland, FirstCare, and Ditchley Group. An affinity partner providing workforce management technology to the Céile Care network.
• MedGuardcoreOthersMedGuard is a family-owned Irish business employing 52 people, supporting healthcare professionals across the Irish healthcare market including residential care homes. They offer over 8,000 competitively priced medical equipment and consumable products. MedGuard is HPRA compliant with ISO accreditations and provides products through a customisable online ordering system. An affinity partner providing medical equipment and consumables to the Céile Care network.
• BOI Payment Acceptance (BOIPA)minorOthersBOI Payment Acceptance (BOIPA) is a strategic marketing alliance between Global Payments and Bank of Ireland, delivering tailored payment solutions for businesses. They offer solutions across payment links, digital wallets, face-to-face terminals, and e-commerce platforms. An affinity partner providing payment acceptance solutions to the Céile Care network.
• Homecare MedicalcoreOthersHomecare Medical is a proudly Irish-owned company with 35 years of experience serving communities across Ireland. They provide products and services that support carers and empower individuals to maintain independence at home. An affinity partner providing homecare medical products and services to the Céile Care network.
• Rainbow Vault (Branding Partner)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRainbow Vault is the designated branding partner for Céile Care, providing marketing support including website design and development, marketing materials, and templates to assist member homes with their own branding and marketing needs.
• HIQAcoreOthersThe Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) is Ireland's independent health regulator. Céile Care maintains a formal engagement with HIQA to facilitate information sharing and support its member homes in meeting regulatory standards. HIQA sets standards and regulations for nursing homes in Ireland and all Céile Care member homes must comply with these.
• HSE (Health Service Executive)coreOthersThe HSE is Ireland's national health service provider. Céile Care facilitates member homes' participation in HSE public tender invitations and access to multi-bed State contracts, enabling family-owned nursing homes to compete for government-funded care contracts that would otherwise be inaccessible to them individually.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Barchester Healthcare: Large UK nursing home and residential care operator with 200+ homes. Comparable in elderly residential care services and regulatory environment (CQC in UK vs HIQA in Ireland), though UK-focused and significantly larger.
• HC-One: One of the UK's largest nursing home operators with 300+ homes serving elderly residents. Comparable in elderly residential care services and regulatory framework, though UK-focused and corporate-owned.
• Emeis Ireland (formerly Orpea Ireland): Subsidiary of global healthcare operator Emeis Group (formerly Orpea), one of the largest nursing home operators in Ireland and globally. Comparable in elderly residential care and Irish geography, but operates as a large corporate incumbent with broader service portfolio.

Direct peers

• CareChoice: Irish nursing home group operating multiple residential care homes across Ireland. Directly comparable in terms of elderly residential care services and Irish geography, but operates as a corporate operator rather than a family-owned network.
• FirstCare Ireland: Irish nursing home operator with multiple homes across Ireland. Comparable in residential elderly care services, customer segment, and Irish operating geography; cited as a customer of Time Point (workforce management partner of Céile Care).
• Sonas Nursing Homes: Irish family-run nursing home operator with homes across Ireland. Closely comparable to Céile Care's family-owned care model and elderly residential care focus, with overlapping customer base.
• Brindley Healthcare: Irish nursing home operator serving elderly residents across multiple locations. Comparable in nursing home services, regulatory environment (HIQA), and Irish operating geography.
• Mowlam Healthcare: One of Ireland's largest private nursing home operators, with 30+ homes across Ireland. Directly comparable to Céile Care's segment, customer base, and operating geography, though Mowlam operates as a corporate owner-operator rather than a franchise/network.

Others

• Nursing Homes Ireland: Representative body for private and voluntary nursing homes in Ireland. Not a commercial peer but the primary industry trade association representing nursing home operators in Ireland, including Céile Care member homes; relevant for industry context and lobbying influence.
• Trinity Purchasing / Avendra International: Group purchasing organization serving care homes in Ireland and globally (now part of Avendra International, $20B global procurement network). Functions as a preferred supplier and procurement partner to Céile Care rather than a direct competitor, but operates in an adjacent space (collective purchasing for care homes).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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