History

Founded in 1974 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and operated as a ‘not for profit’ charitable foundation (CHY 5840). Uniquely designed and purpose built to cater for the elderly, Carrigoran House prides itself on its long track record in setting new standards in care and retirement and offering and maintaining the highest standards and comfort to our guests.
Carrigoran House had its beginnings caring for a small number of local residents in a modest cottage.
The mission of the House commenced when a homeless woman arrived at the convent and requested care and respite. It grew from there to a 113 bed centre that offers a variety of services to residents of the immediate areas of Shannon, Newmarket on Fergus and Limerick City and the wider communities of Counties Clare. Limerick and North Tipperary.

Vision
Dignity – Respecting the inherent value and worth of each person
Caring Service – Exceeding customer expectations by providing quality and respectful service
Compassion – Focusing on providing service with a spirit of empathy, love and concern
Stewardship – Cultivating the resources entrusted to us to promote healing and wellbeing

Philosophy
The philosophy of Carrigoran House is to maintain the independence of seniors for as long as possible and to provide them with the dignity they deserve in illness and dying. This is accomplished by providing high quality, comprehensive and person-centred care.

Advocacy
This service is lead by members of our Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. Their roles as advocates for residents encompass the following:
• Empowerment, Respect and Maintaining Confidentiality for Residents
• Facilitate residents in their search for meaning, value and belonging
• Be present with, listen to, pray with, support and encourage residents and family
• Comfort and support families
• Help residents cope with pain and suffering
• Support residents in their need to attend mass or other church services
• Support residents in their journey toward end of life, be present to families in their grief