Ocean Breeze Care Home has been open for fourteen months. During that time we have maintained the rates and offered our residents the highest standard of care. Over that period there has been a deterioration in the health of our residents and we have ensured that their increasing care needs have been met. Following changes in Government legislation in relation to employment and increasing staff wages, we have had no option but to increase our weekly rates. It is not a decision we have taken lightly. We have also undertaken a review of other local care homes whose prices are higher. In order to continue to provide the same high level of care for our residents and a safe and secure home from home environment, we have had to review our rates. We feel that Ocean Breeze offers the best care provided by highly trained and caring staff and a homely and happy environment.