A total of 3 care homes on the Isle of Wight are set to close by the end of May due to ongoing financial pressures, it has been confirmed.
Efforts are underway to find alternative accommodation for residents of Cameron House and Annefield Grange in Ryde, as well as Summerhouse in Freshwater.
It comes as Casa Di Cura, which operates the trio of care homes, announces that it is no longer a financially viable business.
It is understood that staff across the 3 sites are being made redundant, raising concern among employees about their future.
There is also concern about the future care of residents, as the Isle of Wight Council’s Adult Social Care team works with Casa Di Cura and affected families to find suitable, alternative accommodation. It is understood that the closures could affect up to 44 residents.
It is feared that some vulnerable residents will end up on the mainland if suitable care cannot be sourced locally in time.
The local authority has this week contacted the families of residents, as has Casa Di Cura, to explain the current situation.
Casa Di Cura says that it acknowledges the impact of the decision, describing it as difficult and distressing – especially given the sense of community that has been built within the services.
A spokesperson for the Isle of Wight Council has told Island Echo:
“Casa di Cura informed staff of the decision on March 23, and the homes are working closely with residents and their families to ensure they are fully aware of the situation. The council has met with the owners of Casa di Cura to offer its full support to residents, their families, and the staff affected by the closure.
“Management, staff and the council are working together to ensure that the needs of people living at Cameron House, Annefield Grange and Summerhouse continue to be met, and that residents remain safe and well cared for.
“The council is supporting residents and their families and will continue to do so over the coming weeks and months. A full review of each resident’s needs is being carried out, involving their families and advocates.
“The council will support all residents — including those whose care is not council-funded — to identify suitable alternative provision that meets their assessed needs. This process will be structured, coordinated, and safely managed to ensure residents are supported throughout the transition.”
Familes need to take a leaf out of other cultures books and
do their bit for loved ones, it is too easy off loading loved ones
and then appearing at ones end of life to see if they have been
left anything.
Shocking behaviour!
The persons who say otherwise usually do so to clear their
own conscience.
Quite agree with the sentiments of your comments. Tell us about how you cared for your parents in their failing years, EiE?
Always put them first and was there right to the end
for them.
I would never have put them in an home!
Family comes first, some people forget that!
“it is too easy off loading loved ones”
easy,.. maybe,.. financially practical for most, is something less certain.
with the amount these care homes charge,. one wonders how they can can claim “that it is no longer a financially viable business”
unless by ‘not financially viable’, the mean that they cannot make 10s of thousands of pounds profit every week…
Some people do avoid responsibility.
Some people physically can’t take it on.
Most are somewhere in between trying, but imperfectly.
it’s really about loyalty and responsibilty,not just culture. And that’s a fair thing to care about. The tricky part is that judging from the outside doesn’t always show what’s actually going on inside a family.
People need to care more and stop making up excuses.
Don’t think you appreciate the people who live in these homes, particularly Cameron House which is a home for people with Dementia. They do a phenomenal job of supporting residents, and their families, with this cruel illness.
If the council are funding half of these people, it would be better for the council to take them over and run them at cost rather than relying on businesses wanting a financially “profitable” business. It should be a service, remember them?
Would it not be cheaper and a financial long term investment from the council in social care just to buy the business outright? Understand the initial costs but the longer term costs of what is becoming effectively Private Healthcare for the elderly will just continue to get worse. How much are the Council paying per resident per year?
We’re truly sorry to hear about the home’s closure and the uncertainty this brings. If any care assistants are looking for new opportunities, Allcare would be honoured to support you. We have positions available not only in Freshwater, but also in Newport and Cowes, and we would warmly welcome anyone wishing to continue their caring work with us – [email protected]
We’re truly sorry to hear about the home’s closure and the uncertainty this brings. If any members of the team are looking for new opportunities, Allcare would be honoured to support you. We have positions available not only in Freshwater, but also in Newport and Cowes, and we would warmly welcome anyone wishing to continue their caring work with us – Home – All Care (GB) Limited
This is so sad…my experience of this company is incredibly positive and this will be heartbreaking for all involved. I really hope someone can step and support.
We’re saddened to hear about the closure of your service and understand this may be a difficult and uncertain time. If any of your team are considering their next steps, GoodOaks Homecare would be pleased to offer support. We have domiciliary care vacancies across Ryde, Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor, and Newport, and would be glad to welcome those who want to continue making a difference in people’s lives through care.