Poignant family affair as Lanarkshire nursing home celebrates two decades of caring

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While we are all enjoying the festive season, a council residential care home has had an extra reason to celebrate.South Lanarkshire Council’s Meldrum Gardens Care Home in East Kilbride marked its 20th anniversary this month.Residents, staff and special guests gathered to mark the occasion with entertainment and good cheer at the care home that received a shining Grade 5 assessment following its most recent inspection by the Care Inspectorate.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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