The Lord Mayor of Canterbury Councillor Keji Moses and Lady Mayoress Carol Reed have officially opened Dunham Care’s first care home – Herne Bay Manor in Kent.
Visiting to commemorate build completion, the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress cut a green ribbon to declare the £10m, 67 bedroom care home officially open and ready to welcome its first residents.
Herne Bay Manor offers residential, nursing, dementia and respite care services. Led by home manager Trisha King, the property features en suite private bedrooms, elegant lounges, dining rooms and communal areas, spa-assisted bathrooms, a beauty salon, plus spacious grounds and an outdoor terrace to the first floor.
The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress were joined by representatives from Dunham Care for a tour of the care home and to meet some of the newly appointed staff, as well as potential new residents.
Lord Mayor Cllr Moses said: “We are delighted to be here today to celebrate the completion of this beautiful new development that will support and enhance life for older individuals in our Herne Bay community.
“I have been impressed with the design and incredibly high standards of the care home. It has been great to view the whole development and meet the talented teams involved. I wish each of the new residents all the very best in their new homes. I am confident that they will be very happy here.”
Chairman of the McGoff Group, Dave McGoff, commented: “We are grateful to the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress for joining today and officially opening the development. As more residents move into their new homes, we are looking forward to seeing the new community come to life providing a good lifestyle, comfort and care for local individuals wishing to remain in this highly desirable part of Kent.”
