Hartford Care is delighted to announce that Michelle Presdee has been appointed as the new general manager at Hartford Court in Portsmouth.
Michelle started as a ‘tea girl’ and then became an auxiliary nurse in a nursing home. After gaining her professional qualifications, she worked for many years as a social worker, specialising in working with older people and moving in to care homes.
Michelle’s professional background also includes 20 years working for the Care Quality Commission as an inspector. She now joins the port city-based care home to lead a team of 58 staff.
Michelle says: “I’m really excited and proud to be managing Hartford Court to share my experience and get to know the residents and team. My time at the CQC gave me the skills and experience to know Hartford Court is a home at which residents are central and will be at the heart of all decisions made.
"Residents will be supported and encouraged to continue to follow their hobbies and dreams. We have a beautiful environment both inside and outside and I look forward to welcoming guests and loved ones soon!"
Open since 2016, the prestigious purpose built facility is located at the heart of Guardians Gate, adjacent to St Marys Hospital on Milton Road in Portsmouth. The state of the art 60 bed care home offers residential and dementia care including respite care and day care services to the elderly people of Portsmouth and surrounding areas.
