Willenhall care home which ran into difficulty when staff paid late is put up for sale
A care home in Willenhall that previously ran into difficulties after staff were paid late has been put up for sale after receivers were called in, it has emerged.
The Manor House, in Walsall Road, is open for business and is almost full to capacity with all but one of its 29 rooms occupied by residents.
Its affairs are now being run by the company Healthcare Management Solutions that was brought in by receiver FRP Advisory which told the Express & Star that it hopes to sell the business.
FRP director and joint receiver Arvindar Singh-Sall said: "At the time of the appointment as receivers it was apparent that there had been historical issues of which both the local authorities and Care Quality Commission were aware.
"Since our appointment, we have brought in specialists in care home management to take care of the day to day running of the home to ensure the well-being of its residents.
"Occupancy has increased since we took control.
"We are currently working to ensure an orderly smooth sales process with the paramount aim that current residents remain housed at Manor House and all in co-ordination with the appropriate authorities and carers.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Manor House staff for their dedication in maintaining as a priority the wellbeing of residents and we will continue to keep residents, their relatives and other carers informed of the on-going process."
Walsall Council's executive director for social care and inclusion Keith Skerman said the council had been monitoring the developments at Manor Care Home 'very closely' for months.
He said: "We are aware that receivers have been appointed and have put in place a private health care company to maintain the quality of care in the home whilst the receivers seek a buyer for the business.
"Their aim is to sell the business as a going concern so that the residents do not have to move. We will continue to monitor the situation as it develops with the primary aim to ensure the residents and their carers receive continuity of care, support and levels of service while this process is underway."
