A care home has celebrated its 25th anniversary in style with staff vowing to keep providing quality service for years to come.
Abbeywood Care Home in Tottington was founded in 1998 with the goal of offering the "highest standard of care and a nurturing environment for the elderly".
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During that time, the Market Street home has grown and evolved, keeping its core values of "compassion, respect, and dignity at the forefront of its operations".
The celebration was held on Saturday, September 2 in the care home's garden and residents, their families, staff and other members of the community attended.
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Bury mayor, Cllr Sandra Walmsley, who also attended, said: “I was pleased to join staff, residents and their families at the 25th anniversary celebration of Abbeywood Care Home in Tottington.
“We enjoyed entertainment in the gardens with a barbecue and drinks on what was a beautiful hot, sunny day.
“I was very impressed with the facilities when staff guided me around to showcase the newly renovated lounges and bedrooms.
“Abbeywood provides a real ‘home from home’ and it’s clear the staff care deeply about their residents.
“Congratulations to the Durkin family on making Abbeywood a great success, I wish them all the best for the future.”
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A care home spokesperson added: “Abbeywood is committed to continuously improving its services and facilities to meet the evolving needs of its residents.
“As part of the anniversary celebrations, the care home has said that they will continue to modernise and provide continually improving care for generations to come.”
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