Lanarkshire care home to be modernised after being bought over by new owners

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A Lanarkshire care home has been taken over, with the facility set for a modernisation programme and new staff to be recruited.

The 60-bed Kingsgate Care Home in East Kilbride has been bought over by Cambuslang-based Keane Premier Group after they received a loan from Barclays of £1.2 million.

Modernisation of the home will begin with a new name, Ryan Meadows Care Home, and an additional 12 staff will be recruited to the existing cohort of 39.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Barclays has now supported Keane Premier Group with over £4.5 million of funding since 2016.The family-run firm now boasts a total of six care homes across the group, plus additional home care services.They include Dunvegan Lodge and Georgia Park Care Homes in Cambuslang and Duncraggan in Rutherglen.Kingsgate Care home - previously owned by Larchwood Care - currently offers short and long term care for elderly residents including those with dementia.Ryan Smith, managing director, Keane Premier Group, said: “The support that Barclays has given us has been key to helping us expand our business."My relationship director has created a tailored package to help our business grow sustainably in line with our commercial aspirations, this investment will allow us to continue to develop the high-quality care we are known for.” Jamie