A WHITCHURCH care home, which has been operating for nearly 30 years, has a new owner.

Whitchurch House Residential Care Home had been in continuous ownership for the three decades and has just been sold to Ram Mahendran, who led a group of investors in acquiring the complex, which has 29 residents.

Whitchurch House is Grade II listed building that was built in the mid 19th century, has a rectangular plan with rear service wing over two storeys. Over time it the building has undergone extensive enhancements to provide high quality care in a suitable environment.

Mr Mahendran said "It is something of a homecoming for me to have made this investment in Whitchurch House. I am very fortunate to be building on the exceptional legacy of the previous owner.

“I am very excited to be able to bring my family to visit the residents at Whitchurch House. My late father was a doctor at Nevill Hall Hospital in Abergavenny and I will do whatever I can to support the local community and wider area of which I am so proud to be associated.”

Mr Mahendran is a professional economist formerly of His Majesty's Treasury and accountants PwC in London. He currently owns a nursing home in Warwickshire and is in the process of purchasing a nursing home in Gloucestershire.

Whitchurch House Nursing Home states that it is privately owned and is not part of a large group operated from head office.

The very experienced ‘hands on’ management team were taken on by Mr Mahendran as they are totally focused and dedicated to its residents, their relatives and friends.

All care and domestic staff are locally sourced and well trained, offering care and support 24 hours a day. Consequently, staff turnover is very low, leading to consistency of quality care, friendship and trust between carers, residents, their families and friends.