It was the year 'Dot' for an Oswestry care home as its first-ever resident cut the ribbon.
The doors to Bluebell View Care Home, owned by HC-One and in Victoria Road, opened on Monday, April 22 with Dot Jones given the opportunity to cut the ribbon officially welcoming residents into their new home.
Dot was one of three residents who moved into Bluebell View and was welcomed by Michelle Middleton Price, home manager, Vicky Athey, deputy home manager Vicky Athey, resident liaison manager Sheilagh Lewis plus care staff.
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Michelle was also presented with a card and flowers to recognise her hard work in getting Bluebell View up and running, which left her delighted.
She said: “We are delighted to have opened Bluebell View Care Home and welcome our first residents into their new home.
“I look forward to showcasing our new state-of-the-art beautiful care home and what it has to offer the community.
“I am confident that the team will make a huge difference in the local community and enrich the lives of residents living at Bluebell View.
“At HC-One, we strive to be the first-choice care provider for residents and colleagues in every community we serve.
“As the first HC-One home in the Oswestry area, I’m looking forward to working with more talented colleagues in the local area to provide the kindest possible care to older people in the community in our welcoming new home.”
The purpose-built three-storey home features residents’ lounges, tranquil reading rooms and a comfortable reception and bar area, along with private gardens with courtyards, and will create circa 90 new jobs in the area at full occupancy.
The home also plays host to a selection of beautiful paintings created by local artist, Richard Briggs, that celebrate local landmarks and culture which can be seen proudly on display throughout the reception and communal areas to make residents and visitors feel at home.
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A spokesman added: “This new build programme is complemented by HC-One’s wider £93 million in its refurbishment and upgrade programme, to modernise and enhance the living environments and facilities of more than 200 of HC-One’s existing care homes across the company.”
The official celebration of the opening of Bluebell View Care Home is set to take place later this year.
Anyone interested in visiting or finding out more about Bluebell View Care Home, please visit Bluebell View at hc-one.co.uk or call 01691 592100.
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