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Gorselands Nursing Home in Burley named Hampshire Care Association’s nursing home of the year with award presented by TV doctor Hilary Jones




A FAMILY-run nursing home in Burley has been named Hampshire Nursing Home of the Year.

Gorselands, run by the Gibbs family, was nominated by residents and their loved ones, beating nearly 400 other homes to win the title given by Hampshire Care Awards.

Now in its 30th year, the home was assessed “mystery shopper” style by inspectors, who submitted reports to a panel of independent, expert award judges.

Mark and Evgenia Gibbs, who run Gorselands Nursing Home, with their award
Mark and Evgenia Gibbs, who run Gorselands Nursing Home, with their award

Receiving the award from TV doctor Hilary Jones, Gorselands’ managing director Mark Gibbs thanked his staff for creating the “environment of care” that led to their win.

He said: “It was a complete surprise to be named winner by Dr Hilary. Although we were shortlisted I hadn’t considered that we might actually win.

“It’s thanks to our wonderful staff that we have such a great nursing home, and it’s thanks to our residents and their families that we were nominated.”

Mark and Evgenia Gibbs on the right
Mark and Evgenia Gibbs on the right

He continued: “My wife Evgenia and I started working in the care sector due to my late mother encouraging us to take over the reins at Gorselands.

“It was so that she and my father could eventually retire - and so she could undergo treatment following a terminal cancer diagnosis.

“We left our previous careers to take over the home and make it the dream she had always envisioned.

“Sadly, my mother passed away three years ago, but I know she watches over us, and I know she would be incredibly proud of Gorselands winning the award.

“Over the years, Evgenia and I have developed a true love for Gorselands, and now feel that we have 35 parents who we get to see on a daily basis.”

The award scheme is run by the Hampshire Care Association.



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