Knockrobin Hill Care Home
- Overview
- Our Team
- Buildings and Gardens
- Services
- Activities
- Contact
Creating a home is at the heart of what we do
Knockrobin Hill Care Home is a modern, purpose-built nursing home located on the outskirts of Wicklow Town, right next to the Primary Care Centre. We provide high-quality residential care in a peaceful, scenic setting with views of beautifully landscaped gardens.
Our home offers 99 bedrooms across three spacious floors, each with its own kitchen, dining room, and comfortable lounge areas. This layout helps create a homely and supportive environment, while still giving residents access to shared facilities and a welcoming community atmosphere.
At Knockrobin Hill, we focus on more than just care—we support residents to live full and active lives. From relaxing with family in our cosy sitting rooms to enjoying live music in the on-site bar, there are plenty of ways to stay social and engaged. We also offer a wide range of recreational activities tailored to individual interests and needs.
Winners of multiple awards, Knockrobin Hill Care Home has built a strong reputation for high-quality care in County Wicklow. Whether you’re looking for short-term respite or long-term residential care, our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way.
Make your home with us in Knockrobin Hill Care Home, Wicklow.
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Our Director of Nursing, Jaya Rajeev

As a nursing home director, Jaya Rajeev fosters a culture of dignity and inclusivity, empowering her team to deliver exceptional care tailored to each individual’s needs.
Her dedication to person-centered care continues to inspire positive transformations within the community she serves.
Director of Nursing, Jaya Rajeev

Jaya Rajeev
Director of Nursing
MSc Advanced Nursing, BSc Nursing
Nursing Home: Knockrobin Hill Care Home
Nursing Home Address: Port Road, Wicklow, Co. Wicklow.
Jaya Rajeev has been a passionate advocate for excellence in nursing care since completing her BSc in Nursing in 2008. With a strong commitment to advancing her expertise, she earned her master’s in advanced nursing from the UK in 2012. Her academic achievements laid a solid foundation for her career, which has been defined by a deep dedication to providing high-quality, person-centered care.
Since 2014, Jaya Rajeev has been an integral part of Ireland’s nursing home sector, where she has consistently demonstrated her leadership, compassion, and unwavering focus on enhancing the quality of life for residents. Her extensive experience and empathetic approach ensure that each resident feels valued, respected, and supported in a nurturing environment.
As a nursing home director, Jaya Rajeev fosters a culture of dignity and inclusivity, empowering her team to deliver exceptional care tailored to each individual’s needs. Her dedication to person-cantered care continues to inspire positive transformations within the community she serves.

Melanie Taylor
ADON
Mel is a qualified registered nurse with experience in Care of the Older Person for over 20 years. With a BSc in Nursing, a Masters in Health and Safety and a Fetac Level 6 Certificate in Leadership and Management in the Homecare Setting, Mel brings both the academic credentials and practical experience to her role of Director of Nursing.
Mel is passionate about the provision of a person-centred approach to care and strongly believes in the Curam moto, Quality of Care brings Quality of Life. She also strives to empower her staff to work as a team, clinical and non-clinical, working closely together to achieve and maintain the happy, homely environment we experience in Knockrobin.

Majella Chambers
Activities Co-ordinator

Chris Olivare
Clinical Nurse Manager

Chloe Doyle
Reception & Admin Support

Lisa Walsh
Accounts Receivable Administator

Trina Keogh
Housekeeping Supervisor

Luke Coughlan
Activities Manager

John McDonald
Head Chef

Nicola Kelly
Reception & Admin Support

Richard Davis
Maintenance Manager
Facilities and Gardens
- 99 ensuite bedrooms (all single)
- Choice of Sitting Areas ranging from private and quiet to lively and active
- Visitors room
- State of the Art Kitchen
- Piano Bar
- IT Facilities and Internet Access
- Landscaped Gardens and Walks
- Hairdressing Salon with Visiting Hairdresser
- Smoking area (residents only)
Bedrooms
Each bedroom features:
- Nurse Call facility linked to Nurses Station
- Ensuites with Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Flat Screen TV
- Telephone points
- WIFI
We encourage all of our residents to bring some personal touches from home to really make the room feel their own.
In Curam Care Homes, we value the thoughts and opinions of our residents and are constantly striving to provide the widest possible selection of services based on what they tell us.
Some of the services we provide in Knockrobin Hill Care Home are as follows:
- 24 Hour Nursing Care
- Full Medical Care with On Call GP Services
- Physiotherapist Services
- Occupational Therapist Services
- Activity Programs with our own Activities Teams
- Alternative Therapies such as Massage, Aromatherapy and Reflexology
- Chiropody
- Hairdressing
- Religious Services
- Laundry
Both my parents are long term residents in knockrobin care home,and i couldnt praise this amazing home from home enough.
They are treated with such love and kindness. Each and every one of the team show nothing but kindness, love and compassion. They are very happy and content in their new surroundings. We all have peace of mind, and that to me is priceless.
At Knockrobin Hill Care Home, we believe that life should be lived fully at every age. That’s why we offer a diverse, engaging and meaningful programme of activities — designed not just to pass the time, but to bring joy, spark creativity, and nurture deep connections.
Activities That Are Tailored And Inclusive
Each of our homes curates its own schedule, shaped by the interests, needs and preferences of the residents who live there. Working with our physiotherapist and occupational therapist, we adapt our activities to suit all abilities and aim to create a warm, inclusive atmosphere where everyone can participate in their own way.
Our activities are thoughtfully organised around four core pillars: Community, Cultural, Creative and Companionship.
Community: Staying Connected to the World Around Us
Our homes are at the heart of their local communities — and we make sure our residents stay connected to them.
From school visits and intergenerational projects to partnerships with local clubs and community groups, our residents enjoy frequent interaction with people of all ages. These relationships bring energy, laughter and a sense of belonging — while also allowing our residents to share their stories, wisdom and life experience.
Examples include:
- Visits from local primary and secondary school groups
- Intergenerational art and storytelling projects
- Involvement in community events and fundraisers
- Guest speakers from local organisations
Cultural: Bringing the Arts to Life
We believe cultural experiences nourish the soul. That’s why we offer enriching trips and in-house events that celebrate music, theatre, literature and the visual arts.
Whether it’s a day out at a local museum or theatre, or an afternoon enjoying live music, we make sure culture remains an active and inspiring part of daily life.
Examples include:
- Outings to the theatre or local cinema
- Trips to museums, galleries or heritage centres
- Visits from musicians, performers or historians
- Themed cultural days (Irish Traditions, World Culture, etc.)
Creative: Encouraging self-expression and skill
Creativity doesn’t fade with age — it flourishes when given the chance. Our Creative activities give residents the opportunity to express themselves through hands-on projects, both individually and as part of a group.
Whether it’s painting, knitting, flower arranging or crafting seasonal decorations, these sessions boost mood, stimulate the mind, encourage discussion and create beautiful moments of self-expression.
Examples include:
- Arts & crafts workshops
- Seasonal decoration-making (Christmas, Easter, etc.)
- Collaborative art projects for display in the home
- Baking, gardening and other tactile, creative pastimes
Companionship: The joy of genuine connection
Sometimes the smallest moments have the biggest impact. Our Companionship programme is about one-to-one connection, meaningful conversation, and emotional wellbeing.
Through dedicated time with staff, visits from therapy animals, and personalised activities, we ensure every resident feels seen, heard and cared for on an individual level.
Examples include:
- One-to-one chats or reminiscence sessions
- Pet therapy visits (for example dogs, cats, alpacas and lambs
Curam Connect
The “Curam Connect” app is a secure family engagement tool to both help us provide updates to family members of residents and also where relatives can send in photos and videos to their loved one, ensuring memories can be shared and relationships maintained.
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If you are at the stage of considering a nursing home in Wicklow, for either yourself or a loved one please feel free to give us a call.
We believe each person is unique and special and we strive to maintain the highest standards of person centred care, in partnership with our residents and their loved ones.
E: knockrobinhill@curamcarehomes.ie
If you would like to arrange a visit, get further information or want to enquire about availability, please contact us.
