Tain care home Innis Mhor celebrates ‘incredible journey’ on 10th anniversary
An Easter Ross care home has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a community party.
Innis Mhor care home in Tain was opened on September 24, 2014 by then Lord Lieutenant of Ross and Cromarty, Janet Bowen.
Her successor, Joanie Whiteford, was a guest at the celebration, marking the milestone alongside residents, staff, relatives and friends.
The event featured live music from local singer Margo Fraser, a performance by Tain Pipe Band and a special appearance from Tain Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
Kate Walker, manager of Innis Mhor said: “It’s been an incredible journey over the past decade, and it was wonderful to celebrate with the community that has supported us from the very beginning. We’ve always had strong ties with the local community, and it’s those connections that make Innis Mhor a true home for our residents. We look forward to continuing that tradition of care and support for many years to come.”
The anniversary was also recognised in the Scottish Parliament by Highlands and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant, who praised the high standard of care at Innis Mhor and its sister home Urray House in Muir of Ord, which is also marking its 10th anniversary.
The Scottish Parliament Motion reads in full: “That the Parliament congratulates the residents and staff of Urray House Care Home in Muir of Ord and Innis Mhor Care Home in Tain as they celebrate their 10th anniversaries in September 2024; believes that both care homes are highly valued within their local communities, hosting coffee mornings, offering fun and inclusive activities for families and children, and fostering strong intergenerational connections; acknowledges what it sees as the high standard of care provided at both homes, as reflected in the independent Care Inspectorate's grading of Urray House and Innis Mhor as grade 5 (very good) in their support of residents' wellbeing; congratulates Parklands Care Homes, the operator of both facilities, for its ongoing investment in expanding care capacity across the Highlands, and extends its best wishes to the residents and staff of Urray House and Innis Mhor as they celebrate this important milestone.”
