The administrators, RSM, carried out a marketing campaign in order to try and attract a new buyer for the Kendleshire care home, and as a result of this the care home was bought by Genie Care Homes Limited, a family-owned business which operates five more homes in the South West. 

 

Not content with maintaining services at their current standard, Genine Care Homes ltd are taking the opportunity to improve residents’ facilities and increase the home’s capacity to 53 beds. 

 

Mark Boughey, RSM Restructuring Advisory partner and one of the joint administrators, said: "I am delighted that we have been able to complete the sale of Woodlands Manor Care Home to Genie Care Homes.

 

"This brings to an end the uncertainty for residents and their families, it secures the jobs of 48 staff and provides the best possible outcome for creditors.

 

"We wish the new owners every success as they seek to improve and expand the home for new and existing residents."

 

Source: Insider Media South West

 

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A care home can be a very busy building. Staffed 24/7 by care staff, security staff and often nurses too, there are always comings and goings. As a result, it can be difficult for manager to keep track of exactly who is in the building. This could be not only a security risk, and a risk to the safety of the vulnerable residents, but also dangerous for visitors who could be forgotten about in stressful situations such as a triggered fire alarm. 

 

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