Macroom Community Hospital is part of the PCCC Pillar (Primary Community & Continuing Care) of the HSE South. It provides the following bed availability:
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 Macroom Hospital began life as Macroom Workhouse in 1843, to provide for the destitute of the surrounding district. It was intended for 650 occupants and half of the places were filled in its first year. Two years later, when the Famine was at its worst, it could no longer accommodate all those who sought help.
During the second half of the 19th Century and up to 1921, the 'Union' continued it’s far from benevolent care of the old, the sick, the impoverished and the homeless. It was a particularly heart-breaking final home for many of the elderly, who, before the introduction of the Old Age Pension by the British Liberals in 1906, were a financial burden on their families and were consigned to the Poorhouse.
Macroom Workhouse was burned down in May 1921, during the War of Independence. Unfortunately, many of the early records were also destroyed in the fire.
Only a small section of the original building still remains, however Macroom Hospital was rebuilt in the 1930's.
Today Macroom Community Hospital bears no resemblance to the House of former times.
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Macroom Community Hospital continues to provide support to the elderly persons of Macroom and neighbouring parishes. It is part of the PCCC pillar of the HSE South.
Our Philosophy:
“The philosophy of care at Macroom Community Hospital derives from a history of commitment to the care of the older person in our community. In meeting the needs of this group there is a knowledge based professional caring service provided where health and a holistic approach is fostered.
Our aim is to provide care and emotional support to patients and their families in a positive and homely environment, respecting the dignity and individuality of the older person who have and continue to enrich our community life.”
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Wednesday 19th June 2013 
Continuing Care 
