The new Nursing Home first mentioned back in January officially opens today. The home’s Official website says it will house “64 elderly residents.” There have been people working in the office for at least a couple of weeks now.

It is run by Carebase who say “The key to our success at Abingdon Court is that everyone feels at home. We encourage you to bring your own reminders of home, such as small pieces of furniture, pictures, ornaments and other special mementos.“

Also “On arrival at Abingdon Court, we will introduce you to a key member of staff and a long-standing resident, to assist you during the ‘settling in’ period. Also, you are invited to hold a tea party. This is an opportunity to invite family and friends to see your new home – rather like a house warming.”

Presumably the long-standing resident will not be very long-standing at first. But good luck. I hope it will become a happy home to all the people living there with many long-standing residents.