Carers at Leeds’ newest care home were delighted to show off its facilities to members of the caring profession today, to mark its imminent opening in the local community.
Oak Tree Lodge on Foundry Approach, Leeds is operated by Garforth based Ideal Care Homes and will provide a home for 60 local older people. The brand new, luxurious home from home facility, which will be managed by Carolyn Wagstaff, was visited by a number of sector workers as it opened its doors for the very first time.
Ideal Care Homes were delighted to welcome The Lord Mayor of Leeds (Reverend Councillor Alan Taylor) to Oak Tree Lodge and to take the opportunity to thank him for his continued support from the initial planning stage. On seeing the completed Oak Tree Lodge the Lord Mayor of Leeds said
“The development has transformed this area of Gipton in a very real way; it is a joy to see. There is no doubt that Oak Tree Lodge will provide a much needed service for local residents in their own ward when their needs arise, not to mention the 50 local jobs being created to run the home, the whole thing is just fantastic”
In a presentation by Ideal Care Homes’ Managing Director Mark Greaves, local care workers, district nurses, local Councillors and social workers were given an insight into Ideal Care Homes and its aim to change the face of residential care. Tours of the new purpose built home also took place before guests joined for a buffet lunch.
Mark Greaves commented:
“Oak Tree Lodge is a stunning care home by anybody’s standards and the team relished the opportunity to show off its first rate facilities. As a Yorkshire company based in Garforth, we are delighted to be opening our second home in Leeds and demonstrates the need for high quality care in the borough, with sister home Berkeley Court at maximum occupancy. Carolyn and her team were able to showcase just why our homes are a great place to live and they very much look forward to Oak Tree Lodge becoming an integral part of the local community and welcoming their first residents”
Oak Tree Lodge is a 60 bed home, offering both residential and specialist Dementia care. With 100% en-suite bedrooms, landscaped gardens and a hairdressing salon, Oak Tree Lodge is the 33rd home to be opened by Ideal Care Homes.
A public open day will take place on Sunday 18th March from 10.30 am – 14.30 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.
