Disappointed Ayrshire woman 'loses faith' in care home after partner's death

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An Ayrshire nursing home is at the centre of fresh criticism over its standards of care.Last month, Ayrshire Live told how Ainslie Manor Care Home came under fire from the Care Inspectorate in relation to aspects of its care provision – and for using ‘unsafe’ recruitment practices.The nursing home, in Girvan’s Stranraer Road, was graded ‘weak’ across three quality indicators, the second-lowest grading possible and ‘adequate’ across two others.The report was published on May 24 and covered visits on May 9 and May 10.Now bosses are facing criticism from a woman whose partner of 25 years died there before the May inspections.John Ward died at Ainslie Manor Nursing Home after a battle with early onset dementia.Mr Ward, a father of two and a grandfather to six, moved there in January 2022.

He died on Saturday, March 18, aged 74.John lived an extraordinary life and was a well respected fine copper artist.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.During his time in the US, he also caddied for future US President Donald Trump and comic legend Bob Hope, whenever they visited Winged Foot Golf Club.John was also known for his tremendous wit and humour.Now his partner, Susan Low, is seeking answers over aspects of the care he received at Ainslie Manor - after she discovered “dry scabbing sores” developing in John’s mouth during her frequent visits.According to Susan, John’s mouth