Carers at Huyton’s newest care home were delighted to show off its facilities to members of the caring profession yesterday, to mark its imminent opening in the local community.
Hurst Park Court in Longview Drive, Huyton is operated by Ideal Care Homes and will provide a home for 41 local older people suffering with dementia. The brand new, luxurious home from home facility, which is managed by Lorraine Sharpe, was visited by 30 sector workers as the care home opened its doors for the very first time.Guests at the opening included the Mayor and Consort of Knowsley, Councillor Christina O’Hare and her husband Councillor Brian O’Hare local care workers, district nurses, local Councillors and social workers. Following the tour Madam Mayor said of the home
“It is very clear that Ideal Care Homes very much focus on Care. On touring the facilities and meeting the team, what struck me was the attention to detail and the personalisation. From the language used by the team, the communal settings through to the bedrooms, there is nothing institutionalised about Hurst Park Court. It truly is a home with a fantastic homely feel.”
In a presentation by Ideal Care Homes’ Managing Director Mark Greaves, guests were given an insight into Ideal Care Homes and its aim to change the face of residential care. Tours of the two-storey home also took place before guests joined for a buffet lunch.
Mark Greaves commented: “Hurst Park Court is a stunning care home by anybody’s standards and the team relished the opportunity to show off its first rate facilities. Lorraine and her team were able to showcase just why our homes are a great place to live and they very much look forward to Hurst Park Court becoming an integral part of the local community and welcoming their first residents”
Hurst Park Court is a 41 bed home, specialising in Dementia Care. With 100% en-suite bedrooms, landscaped gardens and a hairdressing salon and is the 24th home to be opened by Ideal Care Homes.
A public open day will take place on Sunday 20th November from 10.30 am – 15:00 pm providing the opportunity for people to view the facilities and reserve rooms.
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.
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