The landlords of 11 Southern Cross-run care homes in Scotland are forming a partnership with the former head of Four Seasons Health Care.
Robert Kilgour, who runs three Renaissance Care Homes in Lothian, has agreed to take over nine Southern Cross facilities in Aberdeenshire, one in Edinburgh, and one in Fife. The handover is expected to be completed in October.
As part of the deal, which represents 500 beds, around £1m will be invested to refurbish the homes.
Kilgour built up Four Seasons Health Care – which now owns 45 Southern Cross properties – before leaving the business in 1999.
He said: “We are receiving a steady stream of enquiries from other landlords looking for help in ensuring a smooth transition away from the difficulties experienced by Southern Cross. I expect we will be making further announcements about additional Scottish homes in the near future.”
A four-month restructuring programme began in June, which will see the landlords of 752 Southern Cross care homes taking control of, or selling, the properties.
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