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01/08/2016
UK Firm Acquires Three NI Care Homes
A UK firm has bought three care homes in Northern Ireland.
Runwood Homes has acquired Ashbrooke Care Home in Enniskillen, Ard Mhacha Care Home in Armagh and Geanann Care Home in Dungannon.
All of the care homes are registered with the RQIA to provide 192 places for the care of older people with varying care needs.
First Minister Arlene Foster MLA, said: "This is a major investment in our local private care sector by Runwood Care Homes and reflects the desire of the group to provide a model of best practice for older people in the community. I wish them success in this venture as the care homes are in my locality."
Northern Ireland Director of Operations John Rafferty said: "I am delighted with this acquisition as the three care homes are a good strategic fit with our operation in Northern Ireland and complement our portfolio of homes. I look forward to working with the local communities attached to these homes and I assure the key stakeholders that we will deliver a model of innovative and evidenced based care practices."
(CD)
Runwood Homes has acquired Ashbrooke Care Home in Enniskillen, Ard Mhacha Care Home in Armagh and Geanann Care Home in Dungannon.
All of the care homes are registered with the RQIA to provide 192 places for the care of older people with varying care needs.
First Minister Arlene Foster MLA, said: "This is a major investment in our local private care sector by Runwood Care Homes and reflects the desire of the group to provide a model of best practice for older people in the community. I wish them success in this venture as the care homes are in my locality."
Northern Ireland Director of Operations John Rafferty said: "I am delighted with this acquisition as the three care homes are a good strategic fit with our operation in Northern Ireland and complement our portfolio of homes. I look forward to working with the local communities attached to these homes and I assure the key stakeholders that we will deliver a model of innovative and evidenced based care practices."
(CD)
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