Howard House Care Home in Kilmarnock is celebrating a triumphant achievement following a glowing report by the Scottish Care Inspectorate.

The care home, which is run by not-for-profit provider Sanctuary Care, was awarded an overall ‘Very Good’ rating by the inspectorate in areas including resident wellbeing, leadership, staff team engagement and the care home setting.

In the latest report, the inspectors highlighted the home’s “respectful and kind” staff and the “effective communication systems in place to ensure that staff were kept up to date with any change in people’s health or wellbeing”.

The inspectorate also acknowledged the home’s positive atmosphere which was described as “calm and unhurried” whilst highlighting that “the service was well maintained with appropriate checks in place”.

The garden received special mention for “improving people’s sense of wellbeing” as residents were meaningfully engaged in hobbies they had pursued prior to moving into Howard House.

Amongst the standout features observed in the inspection were the care home’s “warm and genuine relationships between people” which encouraged residents to be involved in day-to-day activities within the home.

Susan Orr, Howard House’s care home manager, said: “We are thrilled to be recognised for the exceptional care and vibrant community we nurture within the home.

"This rating is a true testament to our dedicated team’s unwavering commitment to delivering the very best of care to those in our society who with whom we have the privilege of working with every single day.

"We strive every day to ensure that our residents’ lives are enriched, that they feel valued and that they have a sense of belonging”.

For more information on Sanctuary Care, visit www.sanctuary-care.co.uk.