Parklands Care Home in Alloa, part of the Meallmore group, has appointed Richard Catahan as care home manager.  

The purpose-built 62-bed facility cares for residents with a range of nursing and support needs including palliative care and individuals living with dementia. 

Catahan has more than 30 years’ managerial experience and spent the past 12 years in health and social care across England and Wales, managing nursing and residential facilities for young people and the elderly.

Catahan started his career in finance and marketing, before moving into the care industry, initially working with young people who were leaving the care system. He moved on to care for older people in 2013. He has managed nursing and residential facilities for people with various specialist needs, including those living with complex dementia and individuals with a range of functional mental health disorders.

Catahan said: “I’m excited to take on this role with Meallmore, as I feel that my personal and professional values align closely with those of the company. Meallmore really values its staff, affording them lots of progression opportunities, while always demonstrating the benefits of good practice and the highest standards of care.

“The most important thing for me is to have the happiest residents around, cared for by the happiest staff team. We need to make sure that everyone is smiling – residents and staff.  When residents, colleagues and families are smiling and relaxed, that’s when it feels most like home. That’s how I want it to feel when anyone walks into Parklands: happy and homely. I’m looking forward to getting to know all of our residents and building up relationships with them and their families.”