Smarmore Castle Private Clinic

What Smarmore Castle Private Clinic does

Smarmore Castle Private Clinic is a residential addiction rehabilitation centre located near Ardee, County Louth, Republic of Ireland, operating under the legal entity Castle Craig Hospital Limited (a subsidiary structure within the Castle Health Group). It is positioned as Ireland's only private, family-run rehab clinic. The facility occupies 15 acres of private land approximately 45 minutes north of Dublin and 1.5 hours south of Belfast. It delivers a single integrated Residential Programme combining supervised medical detoxification for alcohol, illicit drugs, and prescription medications with an evidence-based therapeutic model that integrates the 12-step framework, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, grief counselling, 1-to-1 therapy, lectures/workshops, women-only therapy, and complementary therapies (equine therapy, art therapy, drumming, aquatherapy, mindfulness). Treatment is delivered by a multidisciplinary clinical team of Consultant Psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, and therapists; the clinic holds CHKS healthcare quality accreditation and ISO 9001 certification.

The clinic addresses alcohol, drug (cannabis, cocaine, crack, crystal meth, heroin, ketamine, and prescription drugs), gambling, sex, and work addiction, alongside dual diagnosis (co-occurring mental health and addiction conditions). Patients are individual consumers (self-pay and insured) drawn primarily from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, with additional international reach enabled by acceptance of Tricare, GeoBlue, Henner, and United Healthcare Global.

Revenue is generated through residential programme fees, health insurance reimbursements, and HSE public funding. Accepted payers include VHI Healthcare, HSE, Tricare, GeoBlue, Henner, United Healthcare Global, St. Pauls Garda Medical Aid, and Prison Officers Medical Aid Society. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; admissions run via a free assessment, dedicated phone helpline, website enquiry forms, and insurance referral channels. Marketing combines SEO-driven website content, multi-platform social media, and insurance network partnerships. The clinic supplements the core programme with an alumni network, annual reunion events, and aftercare/continuing care services to support long-term recovery and referral pipelines. No funding rounds, M&A activity, or leadership transitions are disclosed.

Name

Smarmore Castle Private Clinic

Legal name

Castle Craig Hospital Limited

Website

https://smarmore-rehab-clinic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Smarmore Castle Private Clinic is a family-run residential addiction rehabilitation centre in County Louth, Ireland, delivering medical detox, evidence-based therapy, and 12-step integrated programmes to individuals with alcohol, drug, gambling, and behavioural addictions across Ireland and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Addiction Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers (HLAFACAC)

Keywords

• Residential addiction treatment
• Medical detox services
• Alcohol rehab programs
• Drug rehabilitation clinic
• Behavioral addiction therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Louth

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Residential Addiction Treatment: Inpatient/residential rehabilitation programme providing accommodation, medical detox, therapy, and aftercare services. Revenue generated through programme fees, health insurance reimbursements, and self-pay arrangements.
2. Health Insurance: Accepts payments from multiple health insurance providers including VHI Healthcare, St. Pauls Garda Medical Aid, Tricare, Prison Officers Medical Aid Society, GeoBlue, Henner, and United Healthcare Global.
3. HSE Funding: Accepts funding from Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) for eligible patients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Smarmore Castle Private Clinic provides residential inpatient addiction rehabilitation and medical detoxification services for individuals suffering from alcohol, drug, gambling, sex, and work addictions, as well as dual diagnosis patients. Its core offering is an evidence-based treatment programme that combines the 12-step methodology with clinical therapies (CBT, 1-to-1 therapy, group therapy, grief counselling) and complementary therapies (equine therapy, art therapy, drumming, aquatherapy, mindfulness), delivered by a multidisciplinary team of Consultant Psychiatrists, doctors, nurses, and therapists on a 15-acre rural estate in County Louth, Ireland.

Product overview

Smarmore Castle Private Clinic operates as a residential addiction rehabilitation centre offering a single, integrated treatment programme centred around the Residential Programme as its core offering. The clinic provides Medical Detox as a prerequisite service followed by various therapy modalities including CBT, grief counselling, 1-to-1 therapy, lectures/workshops, women-only therapy, and complementary therapies (equine therapy, art therapy, aquatherapy, mindfulness). Specialised private rehab tracks exist for alcohol, drug, and gambling addiction. The treatment framework incorporates the 12-step Programme and is supplemented by Aftercare/Continuing Care services and an Alumni Network with annual reunions. Additional offerings include Dual Diagnosis treatment for co-occurring mental health conditions, spa and fitness facilities, and a free addiction assessment service for prospective patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Programme The primary inpatient addiction treatment programme offering evidence-based therapy, medical detox, and comprehensive rehabilitation services within the clinic's facilities, delivered by a multidisciplinary clinical team. Aimed at individuals suffering from alcohol, drug, gambling, and behavioural addictions.
• Medical Detoxification Supervised medical detoxification services for alcohol, drugs, cocaine, heroin, opioids, and prescription medications, delivered by medical professionals to manage withdrawal safely.
• Alcohol Rehab Programme Specialised private rehabilitation programme focused specifically on alcohol addiction treatment and recovery, including medical detox and structured therapy.
• Drug Rehab Programme Specialised private rehabilitation programme focused specifically on drug addiction treatment covering substances including cannabis, cocaine, crack, crystal meth, heroin, and ketamine.
• Gambling Rehab Programme Specialised private rehabilitation programme focused specifically on gambling addiction treatment and recovery for individuals experiencing compulsive gambling behaviours.
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Evidence-based therapeutic approach used within the treatment programme to address addictive behaviours and thought patterns.
• 1-to-1 Therapy Personalised individual therapy sessions providing confidential support and tailored treatment approaches as part of the residential programme.
• Women-Only Addiction Therapy Dedicated therapy programme providing gender-specific treatment for women struggling with addiction.
• Complementary Therapies Holistic therapies including equine therapy, drumming, art therapy, aquatherapy, and mindfulness designed to support recovery and emotional healing.
• Aftercare / Continuing Care Ongoing support and care services provided to patients after completing the residential programme to support long-term recovery.
• Dual Diagnosis Treatment Specialised treatment programme for patients experiencing both addiction and co-occurring mental health conditions, requiring an integrated clinical approach.
• Free Addiction Assessment Complimentary professional assessment service to evaluate individuals' addiction needs and determine appropriate treatment pathways before admission.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VHI HealthcarecoreOthersMajor Irish health insurance provider. Patients with VHI coverage can use their health insurance to cover treatment costs at Smarmore Castle.
• Health Service Executive (HSE)coreOthersIreland's public health service. HSE funding available for eligible patients seeking addiction treatment at Smarmore Castle.
• TricareminorOthersUS military health benefit programme. Tricare beneficiaries can access addiction treatment services at Smarmore Castle.
• GeoBlueminorOthersInternational health insurance provider. Coverage accepted for international patients seeking treatment.
• HennerminorOthersInternational health insurance provider. Henner insurance accepted for eligible patients.
• United Healthcare GlobalminorOthersGlobal health insurance provider. Coverage accepted for United Healthcare Global members seeking addiction treatment.
• St. Pauls Garda Medical Aid SocietyminorOthersMedical aid society for An Garda Síochána (Irish police force). Irish police officers and families can access treatment.
• Prison Officers Medical Aid SocietyminorOthersMedical aid society for Irish prison officers. Prison officer staff and families eligible for coverage.
• Dundalk Chamber of CommerceminorOthersLocal business chamber membership indicating local business community recognition and engagement.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tabor Group: Irish residential addiction treatment provider with programmes for alcohol, drug, and gambling dependencies. Offers directly comparable inpatient rehabilitation services within the same Irish market.
• Rutland Centre: Irish residential addiction treatment centre providing inpatient rehab and counselling programmes. Directly competes with Smarmore for Irish private-pay and HSE-funded patients across alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions.
• Cuan Mhuire: Long-established Irish residential addiction treatment organisation with multiple sites. Provides directly comparable inpatient rehab programmes, particularly for HSE-funded patients, making it a primary Irish competitor to Smarmore.
• Aiséirí Group: Ireland's largest residential addiction treatment provider, operating four locations across the country. Competes head-to-head with Smarmore for HSE referrals and private patients seeking residential rehab in Ireland.
• Castle Craig Hospital: Sister residential addiction treatment facility in Scotland operated by the same parent (Castle Craig Hospital Limited). Offers near-identical 12-step integrated residential programme, medical detox, and complementary therapies — the closest comparable in operating model and clinical framework.
• Coolmine Treatment Centre: Irish residential and community-based addiction treatment provider offering inpatient rehab, detoxification, and step-down programmes. Comparable service mix targeting the same Irish and Northern Irish patient populations.
• Smarmore Castle Private Clinic: Listed in error — this is the subject company itself and should be excluded from peer list.

Broad incumbents

• Priory Group: Large UK-wide private mental health and addiction treatment provider operating numerous residential facilities. Competes with Smarmore for Northern Irish and international patients seeking premium inpatient addiction care, but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• UK Addiction Treatment Centres (UKAT): UK-wide network of residential addiction treatment clinics (including Clouds House and Sanctuary Lodge). Operates comparable inpatient rehab programmes across multiple UK sites, competing for cross-border and international patient referrals.

Emerging players

• The Cabin Rehab: International residential addiction treatment centre based in Thailand serving European and global clients. Comparable in delivering residential programmes with clinical and complementary therapies to international self-pay patients seeking premium, English-language rehab abroad.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/smarmoreclinic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@castlehealth3441
• Facebookfacebook.com/smarmoreclinic
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smarmore-castle
• Instagraminstagram.com/smarmorecastlerehab

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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