Elderly residents have been left 'scared and worried' after plans to close two major nursing homes in Salford were revealed. Last week residents living in Monica Court in Monton, and Astley Court in Irlam were told by landlords, ForHousing, that they plan to close the two homes and rehouse tenants ‘over the coming years’.
ForHousing say they have taken the decision to ‘phase out’ buildings because ‘they cannot meet the standards’ they want to provide to tenants. The news has been described as ‘shocking’ by staff, tenants and family members of the schemes that provide a a vital service for the elderly who are in need of a high level of care.
At a meeting about the issue, 65-year-old Debbie Sieglen from Irlam, who moved into Astley Court back in March spoke about her concerns. Debbie moved to Astley Court after living in a private rented accommodation made her feel ‘forgotten’ as she suffered from anxiety, depression and a number of strokes.
