A care home resident has celebrated her 99th birthday in style.
Joan, who lives at Ashcombe House in Worting Road, Basingstoke, was invited to Whitewater Place, a sister care home in Odiham, for a special celebration.
The home was decorated with banners and balloons, and staff got together to sing Happy Birthday to Joan and to present her with a birthday cake.
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Joan said: "I couldn’t have had a day better than this even if I was 100, it’s been such a lovely morning."
Joan was joined by residents and staff from Ashcombe House, who travelled to Odiham to take part in the festivities.
Louise Lambert, general manager at Whitewater Place care home, said: "It was wonderful to celebrate Joan’s 99th birthday together.
"Days like these strengthen the friendship between our two homes and create meaningful memories for our residents.
"We all had a fantastic time and wish Joan a very Happy 99th Birthday."
Whitewater Place is managed by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers.
The home offers residential and dementia care for 58 residents, including both respite care and long-term stays.
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