Deal done for nursing home group
The daily operations of nursing homes in the Ditchley Group won’t be impacted as it was confirmed this week that it been taken over by another operator.
Residential care home operator Aperee has entered an agreement to take over the management of seven nursing homes currently operated by the Ditchley Group.
Aperee has completed a transaction to take over the management of the existing Ditchley nursing homes in Cork, Kerry, Kilkenny and Galway. These homes are all currently trading and the announcement will have no impact on their day to day operation, Aperee has said.
Aperee is the operational arm of the Blackbee Healthcare Fund, which it says is the largest dedicated nursing home fund in Ireland.
Furthering on its commitment to the delivery of a redefined care landscape for the elderly, Aperee will now operate a total of 499 beds across nine homes. The company previously announced acquisitions of two nursing homes in Mallow and Tralee.
Paul Kingston, CEO of Aperee, said: “We are delighted to announce this agreement which will further enhance our standing in the sector. Our aim will always be to ensure the best possible care is provided to our residents and we look forward to working with all the hard working staff in the homes in continuing to deliver these objectives.
“We welcome on board the members of the Ditchley team and thank them for their hard work to date, I want to also thank Noel Creedon for his commitment and dedication in growing the Ditchley group over the years.”
Noel Creedon, chairman of Ditchley Group said: “The nature of elderly care is rapidly changing, and this announcement by Aperee and the Blackbee Healthcare Fund means that the seven homes previously operated by the Ditchley Group have a bright future. We have been consistent in delivering quality care to our residents, and this investment means that quality care will continue into the future.”
Aperee is currently negotiating with a number of other nursing home operators on potential acquisitions and planning permission is being sought for a number of other new developments in Munster.
Following this takeover, the homes currently operating under the Aperee brand include Aperee Living in Churchtown outside Mallow, Cramers Court Nursing Home near Kinsale, Conna Nursing Home, Deerpark House Nursing Home in Bantry as well as two in Tralee, one in Kilkenny and two in Galway.