A new specialist nursing care home has been opened in North East England following £5.7million investment.
Hylton Grange, in Sunderland, will offer much-needed support for adults with complex needs, and deliver care for adults living with complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities including Huntington’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
The home, developed by Exemplar Health Care, has 30 beds across three ten-bed communities. Each unit has a communal dining room, lounge, quiet lounge, and a sensory bathroom. In addition, there is an activities hub, an accessible garden, hair salon and a therapy room providing a dedicated space for rehabilitation.
The home, which has created 100 new jobs in the local area, will have an in-house multi-disciplinary healthcare team. The home has already recruited a mix of care, nursing, and therapeutic practitioners, including healthcare assistants, registered nurses, a physiotherapist, and an occupational therapist.
Donna Davidson, home manager at Hylton Grange, said: “Our mission is to enhance the daily lives of our residents by offering individualised care that prioritises independence, fosters the development of essential life skills, and empowers individuals to lead fulfilling lives to the fullest extent possible.
“We are looking forward to collaborating closely with local health and social care professionals, our valued residents, their families, and the broader community. We want to make sure that local people receive excellent care whilst having their emotional and wellbeing needs met through strong connections to their own community.”
The Mayor of the City of Sunderland, Councillor Dorothy Trueman, said: “I am delighted to open Hylton Grange, which is meeting demand for a high-quality care setting tailored to those with complex and long-term needs in the city.
“This new nursing home is an impressive building, tailored to the needs of the people living here with many small and thoughtful touches that will make day-to-day far easier.
“The staff team’s passion and enthusiasm was inspiring, and I’m certain this will be a strong community asset for the future.”
