News
Derbyshire County Council completes care home enhancement works
Enhancement works have recently been completed on three Derbyshire care homes for Derbyshire County Council. The three schemes, led by Midlands-based
contractor G F Tomlinson and delivered for the council through the Pagabo Refit and Refurbishment Framework, include £3.1m works to Briar Close House in Borrowash, £2.9m works to New Bassett House in Shirebrook, and £2.7m works to Rowthorne in Swanwick. All three schemes started in summer 2021. Upgrades include asbestos removal, roof repairs, new insulation, partition alterations, new ceilings, plaster works, repairs to doors and ironmongery, together with the installation of new sprinkler and fire safety systems and new kitchen facilities. The schemes were finished off externally with hard and soft landscaping which included new planters, pergolas, and decorative garden areas. New footpaths and roadways have been
constructed to make the homes easily accessible to care staff and visitors. New drainage has also been installed throughout the sites. As part of their commitment to the
environment and supporting local wildlife, G F Tomlinson has also installed hedgehog highways at each care home. G F Tomlinson MD Chris Flint said:
“Delivering these pivotal works for three main care homes in the county has been a tremendous honour and we’re proud that the improvements will ensure the preservation of these much-needed residential care homes as part of the local social care provision. “Despite delays due to Covid-19 vaccination
requirements, as we approach completion, we’re looking forward to residents moving back into the new and enhanced homes which will significantly improve their quality of living.” Elliott Talbot, framework manager for Pagabo’s Refit and Refurbishment Framework, added: “We’re delighted to see these care home improvements reaching completion thanks to the great work of G F Tomlinson. Our Refit and Refurbishment Framework allowed Derbyshire County Council to find the most suited contractor for this project and streamlined the whole procurement process. A massive well done to everyone who made this scheme a reality.”
Sold Hampshire property set to become care home
Waterside House in Netley Abbey near Southampton, Hampshire, has been sold to an established care group. Previously owned by Revitalise, Waterside House operated as a respite care centre but ceased trading in 2020. The 31-bedroom property backs onto Southampton Water with views of the Isle of Wight and New Forest. It benefits from planning permission for a replacement respite hotel and accommodation of 40 single and 10 double occupancy guest suites. Following a sales process with Charles Phillips and Jordan Rundle at Christie & Co, it has been purchased by an established, unnamed group on the South Coast of England. Revitalise CEO Janine Tregelles said:
“Revitalise Waterside House is a special property and setting on which we spent a long time getting planning permission for a fit-for- purpose respite hotel. However, a strategic decision was taken to sell the property once planning had been obtained and we are delighted to be passing the property and opportunity onto the new owners. We wish
12
Athena purchases pair of Cambridge care homes
Athena Care Home Group has purchased two care homes – Langdon House and Alex Wood House – in Cambridge. Langdon House and Alex Wood House can accommodate 51 and 36 residents, respectively. The homes were previously owned by the charitable housing association and social enterprise CHS Group. Following a confidential sales process with Joanne Mathers at Christie & Co, they were purchased by Athena Care Home Group for an undisclosed price. CHS Group chief executive Stephen Hills said: “The decision to sell Alex Wood House and Langdon House has been extremely difficult but will allow CHS Group to focus its efforts on its core offering of social housing and services for people in need in our community. Athena Care Homes is a family-owned care provider in East Anglia which operates with similar values to our own and we are confident that they will be able to continue providing the excellent level of care currently available at both homes.” Athena Care Home Group MD Mala
them all the best with their plans.” Charles Phillips, director – healthcare at Christie & Co, added: “With a site of 2.62 acres and benefiting from planning permission for care home redevelopment, Waterside House attracted tremendous interest from national and regional care developers as well as operators and investors. A number of good offers were received, and we are very pleased to have concluded a sale to a provider whose directors have been involved in the local care sector for a number of years. “The sale of this property demonstrates the strong demand for both trading and closed care homes in sought-after areas with strong appetite from different buyer types.”
Agarwal commented: “We’re delighted to welcome the residents and team at both Alex Wood House and Langdon House to the Athena Care Home family. We’re excited to be able to bring our passion for exceptional care to the Cambridge community and to build on the great work of CHS Group.”
Christie & Co director Joanne Mathers
added: “We were delighted to work with CHS Group in bringing these homes to the market. Following a confidential marketing campaign, there was strong interest in the homes due to their excellent reputation in the area. Despite uncertainty over increased interest rates and rising operational costs, our experience shows there remains a strong appetite for quality care homes in the region and across the UK.”
www.thecarehomeenvironment.com November 2023
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44
