Dearne Hall in St Andrew’s Square is operated by Ideal Care Homes and provides a home for 48 local older people. The brand new, luxurious facility, which is managed by Vicky Ward, was visited by over 50 sector workers as the care home opened its doors for the very first time.
Guests at the opening included the Mayor of Barnsley Councillor Karen Dyson, local care workers, district nurses, local Councillors and social workers.
In a presentation by Ideal Care Homes’ Managing Director and former Bolton Upon Dearne resident, Mark Greaves, guests were given an insight into Ideal Care Homes and its aim to change the face of residential care. Tours of the three-storey home also took place before guests joined for a buffet lunch.
Mark Greaves commented: “Dearne Hall is a stunning care home by anybody’s standards and the team relished the opportunity to show off its first rate facilities. Vicky and her team were able to showcase just why our homes are a great place to live and they very much look forward to Dearne Hall becoming an integral part of the local community. It is a real pleasure for me to be able to establish such high quality provision in my home village and on the site of the pub where I had my first ever pint of beer!”
Dearne Hall, which boasts 100% en-suite bedrooms and a hairdressing salon, is the 22nd home to be opened by Ideal Care Homes. A public open day will take place on Sunday 7 August from 10.30 am – 14.30 pm providing opportunities for people to reserve rooms and view the facilities.
The home was built by sister company LNT Construction, both part of the Leeds-based LNT Group owned by adult social care expert Lawrence Tomlinson. The Yorkshire born entrepreneur is responsible for a new era in care by abolishing third party top-up fees to ensure the highest quality of care for all, regardless of financial wealth and circumstances.
