Western Alzheimers

What Western Alzheimers does

Western Alzheimers is a registered Irish charity and company limited by guarantee, established in 1996 to address the lack of dementia support services in the west of Ireland. The organisation operates from its head office in Claremorris, Co. Mayo, and delivers a comprehensive continuum of dementia care services across three counties (Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon). Its service portfolio includes two residential facilities — Marian House Respite Home in Ballindine (10 beds, expanding to 20) and Maryfield Nursing Home in Athenry (~24 guests) — alongside three day care centres (Claregalway, Westside Galway, Cuan Mhuire Roscommon) and in-home respite, befriending, and family carer support services. Marian House was the first purpose-built dementia-specific respite facility in Ireland.

The organisation's business model is structured as a non-profit, with services provided free of charge to families based on need. Revenue is derived from statutory funding (Health Service Executive and Department of Social Protection), individual donations, corporate partnerships, recurring fundraising events (Tea Day, Peak of the Reek, Galway Super Draw, Midwest Radio Bingo, Light Up Connemara), an online lottery via Clubforce, and two charity shops in Boyle and Castlebar. Approximately 5,000 families are served across the region. The 2026 fundraising targets include €100,000 for Tea Day and €80,000 for Peak of the Reek.

Western Alzheimers is governed by a voluntary Board of Directors chaired by Patrick Mchugh, with CEO Pat Holmes (appointed 1 May 2015) leading day-to-day operations. The organisation is HIQA-registered for its care facilities and partners with the national Understand Together dementia awareness initiative. In July 2025 it opened the €4.7 million Joe & Helen O Toole Respite Home, marking a significant capacity expansion, while the Marian House doubling project targets a Centre of Excellence designation. The organisation has no disclosed technology platform or AI capabilities and operates as a community-based care provider rather than a technology-driven enterprise.

Name

Western Alzheimers

Legal name

Western Alzheimers Limited

Website

https://westernalzheimer.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Western Alzheimers is a registered Irish charity founded in 1996 delivering a comprehensive range of dementia care and support services — including residential respite, day care, in-home care, and family carer support — to approximately 5,000 families across Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon in the west of Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dementia and Alzheimer's Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (623312), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Dementia/Alzheimer’s In-Home Care (Non-Medical) (HLADAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care (HSABAGAF), Memory Care Adult Day Programs (Dementia/Alzheimer’s) (HSABANAC), Dementia Companion & Engagement Care (HSABAEAA), Memory Care Units within Assisted Living Communities (HLADACAB), Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Dementia care services
• Respite care
• Alzheimer's support
• Elderly care services
• Family caregiver support

Headquarters

HQ city

Claremorris

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. State Funding (HSE & DSP): Core operational funding from Health Service Executive (HSE) and Department of Social Protection (DSP) to support dementia care services delivery across the western region of Ireland.
2. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, corporate fundraising, community events (Tea Day, Peak of the Reek, Galway Super Draw, Midwest Radio Bingo, Light Up Connemara), and legacy giving programs.
3. Charity Shop Revenue: Two charity shops in Boyle (Co. Roscommon) and Castlebar (Co. Mayo) selling donated goods, run entirely by volunteers.
4. Lotto/Gaming: Online lottery program allowing supporters to play Western Alzheimers lotto, generating ongoing fundraising revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Western Alzheimers is a registered charity that delivers a continuum of dementia care and support services to families affected by Alzheimer's and dementia across Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon. Core offerings include overnight respite care at Marian House Respite Home, long-stay residential care at Maryfield Nursing Home, day care programmes across three centres (Claregalway, Westside Galway, Cuan Mhuire Roscommon), in-home respite sitter services, a Volunteer Befriending programme, and specialist dementia advisor and dementia nurse support for family carers.

Product overview

Western Alzheimers is a registered charity established in 1996 providing a comprehensive range of dementia care services across Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon. The organization operates a portfolio of care facilities including Marian House Respite Home (currently expanding from 10 to 20 beds), Maryfield Nursing Home, and three day care centres (Claregalway, Westside Galway, and Cuan Mhuire Roscommon). Core support services include In-Home Respite/Sitter Service, Dementia Advisor, Dementia Nurse Specialist, Family Carer Training, and a Volunteer Befriending Service. The organization also runs fundraising activities including Tea Day, Peak of the Reek, Western Alzheimers Lotto, Galway Super Draw, and Midwest Radio Bingo, alongside two charity shops. The portfolio functions as an integrated care ecosystem providing residential, day, and in-home support alongside community engagement through fundraising.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marian House Respite Home A purpose-built 10-bed specialist dementia care facility in Ballindine, Co. Mayo, providing 24-hour overnight respite care for persons living with dementia. Expanding to a 20-bed Centre of Excellence.
• Maryfield Nursing Home Long-stay residential care and short-term respite facility in Athenry, Galway, offering care for approximately 24 guests in a home-like environment for people living with dementia.
• Claregalway Day Care Day care service at Gortnacreige, Creigboy, Claregalway, operating Monday to Friday, providing meaningful and recreational activities for people living with dementia.
• Westside Day Care Day care service at Sacred Heart Church, Seamus Quirke Road, Galway, operating Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday for people living with dementia.
• Cuan Mhuire Day Care Day care service at Kilbride Community Centre, Fourmilehouse, Co. Roscommon, operating Monday to Wednesday for people living with dementia.
• In-Home Respite Sitter Service Person-centred in-home support service providing companionship and light-touch activities such as hand massage, singing, reading, and listening to music in the person's own home.
• In-Home Respite Service (IRS) One-to-one individualised support tailored to the ability, interests, and hobbies of the person living with dementia, including activities such as walking, baking, gardening, or going for coffee.
• Dance Memory Club Weekly sessions in Claremorris and Westport using music, dance, and reminiscence to support people with dementia and their loved ones in a safe, relaxing environment.
• Dementia Advisor Service Free and confidential individualised signposting and emotional support service for people living with dementia, their families and carers, available via home visit and/or phone.
• Dementia Nurse Specialist (DNS) Holistic, person-focused support for individuals and families living with dementia, providing guidance, training, and liaison with healthcare professionals.
• Family Carer Training Five-week educational programme supporting and educating families and carers to recognise emotions, goals, and coping strategies of people with dementia.
• Carer Support Meetings Support groups for carers of people with dementia, providing opportunities to meet others, share experiences, and access information in a supportive environment.
• Volunteer Befriending Service Companionship service matching volunteer befrienders with people with dementia at early to moderate stages, providing weekly visits of 2-3 hours to alleviate loneliness.
• Western Alzheimers Charity Shops Charity retail shops in Boyle, Co. Roscommon (established 2009) and Castlebar, Co. Mayo (opened 2017) selling donated items, with all proceeds supporting dementia care services. Run by volunteers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving approximately 5,000 families across Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Corrib OilcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorrib Oil is one of Ireland's leading service station and energy providers. The company has been a long-term charity partner of Western Alzheimers, hosting 'Tea Day' events across outlets in Galway and Mayo and raising over €6,500 for the organization. The partnership demonstrates corporate social responsibility through community engagement.
• AIB (Allied Irish Bank)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerWestern Alzheimers was nominated for the AIB €1 Million Community Fund, seeking public support through voting/nomination process. The partnership provides opportunity for community members to support the organization through the banking group's community initiative.
• Ireland West AirportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIreland West Airport partnered with Portwest to host the annual 5k Runway Family Fun Run, with Western Alzheimers mentioned as a beneficiary charity of fundraising efforts.
• PortwestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPortwest, a workwear company, partnered with Ireland West Airport for the annual 5k Runway Family Fun Run event benefiting Western Alzheimers.
• Galway Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGalway Golf Club hosts the annual Galway Tea Day & SuperDraw event, with Lady Captain Melita Bennett Walsh supporting the fundraising efforts. Phyllis Molloy & Friends lead the local fundraising committee.
• Understand TogethercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestern Alzheimers is a partner in the Understand Together initiative, Ireland's national dementia awareness campaign. The website links to understandtogether.ie, indicating collaboration on dementia education and community support across Ireland.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dementia UK: UK charity providing specialist dementia nursing (Admiral Nurses), family support, and information services. Closely mirrors Western Alzheimers' Dementia Nurse Specialist, Dementia Advisor, and family carer training offerings, making it a strong functional peer despite operating in a different country.
• Family Carers Ireland: National Irish charity supporting family carers across all conditions, including dementia. Overlaps with Western Alzheimers' family carer training, support groups, and stress-management offerings, though Family Carers Ireland serves a broader caregiver population rather than a dementia-only focus.
• Alzheimer Scotland: Scotland's leading dementia charity offering a 24-hour helpline, dementia advisors, day services, and policy advocacy. Comparable to Western Alzheimers in combining in-home advice, day programmes, and family carer support within a defined geographic region (Scotland).
• The Alzheimer Society of Ireland: National Irish charity dedicated to supporting people with dementia and their carers, operating day care, home care, and advocacy services across Ireland. Directly comparable as a dementia-focused nonprofit with overlapping in-home, day care, and family support services, but at national scale rather than Western Alzheimers' regional footprint.

Others

• Alzheimer Europe: European umbrella organization coordinating national Alzheimer associations across Europe, including The Alzheimer Society of Ireland. Not a direct service provider, but an enabling/ecosystem peer that Western Alzheimers' national partner organization participates in.
• Acquired Brain Injury Ireland: Irish charity providing neurorehabilitation and community-based support for people with brain injuries, including day and residential services. Comparable as an Ireland-based nonprofit operating regulated care facilities and community services with HSE funding and donor support, despite a different clinical focus.
• Irish Hospice Foundation: National Irish charity focused on end-of-life care, including programmes that touch dementia patients in later stages. Comparable as a similarly structured Irish nonprofit providing care services and relying on HSE partnerships and charitable fundraising, though its clinical focus differs.

Regional players

• Home Instead Ireland: Ireland's leading franchised provider of in-home personal care for older adults, including dementia clients. Comparable in delivering in-home sitter/respite-type services in the West of Ireland, but operates as a for-profit franchise model rather than a charity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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