The deal secures the ongoing care for 40 residents and preserves all 58 staff jobs, with employees transferring to the new owner upon completion of the sale.

Bankhouse Care Home is a 49-bed nursing care home and was one of two Lanarkshire care homes operated by MHA Auchlochan, a company which has been trading under the control of administrators since May 2023. 

The company’s other assets include Auchlochan Garden Village, a residential retirement complex near Lesmahagow which extends to 50 acres of grounds and includes 235 flats and bungalows and extensive facilities including a lake, woodland community centre and activities rooms. The company also operates Lower Johnshill care home, which sits within the grounds of the garden village.

Sam McDonald, director of Bellerose Care, said: “We are thrilled to have acquired Bankhouse Care Home and look forward to working alongside the dedicated team of 58 staff members to maintain and enhance the high standard of care our residents deserve.

He added: “Bankhouse Care Home will now undergo improvements across all areas of the business under Bellerose Care.

“Bellerose Care, linked to Avonhaugh Care Home in Stonehouse, which is managed via Shandon Loch Limited, will invest to develop the potential of Bankhouse Care Home. We have ambitious plans to develop and grow Bankhouse Care Home so that it can continue to serve as a local asset in the Lesmahagow community for years to come.”

Blair Milne, joint administrator and partner with Azets, added: “The joint administrators are delighted to have secured a going concern sale of Bankhouse Care Home, preserving the employment of all 58 staff and ensuring the continued care of all residents at Bankhouse.

“The administrators would like to thank Healthcare Management Solutions for their assistance with management of the care home throughout the administration process and all the staff at Bankhouse for their loyalty and support during what has been a challenging period.

“We wish the new owners and all staff every success for the future of Bankhouse Care Home. We remain focused on securing a going concern sale of the remaining assets as early as possible.”