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Kilmorey Care Ltd are acquiring the Orana Site on the Warrenpoint Road in Newry with a view to refurbishing the existing buildings and open a new Nursing Home on the site in 2027.
They currently run the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home which is situated next door to the new site and they plan to operate both homes separately from the same site. They have emphasises that the Mother of Mercy home will not be affected by the development.
Newry and Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins and Newry City Councillor Valerie Harte have welcomed the acquisition. Ms Kimmins said:
“This is a positive development for Newry and the surrounding area. The delivery of additional care capacity will help to relieve pressure on local health and social care services, which are already under significant strain.
“The new facility will play an important role in meeting growing demand for residential and nursing care, while also supporting families who require quality services closer to home.
“It is also welcome to see this historic and currently unused site being brought back into use in a way that benefits the community.”
Councillor Valerie Harte added: "Expanding care provision locally is essential to ensuring people can access the support they need, when they need it, and without being forced to travel further afield.
“This project will add important capacity to the system, and proposals for future expansion on the site are a step in the right direction.
"Sinn Féin will continue to support efforts to strengthen care services across Newry and Armagh as part of a wider strategy to meet the needs of our ageing population."
