WORK has started on a new 64-bedroom care home that will open in Tilehurst next year.
Barchester Healthcare, which already runs a care home in Lower Earley, is creating a centre that will offer care to people with dementia, as well as respite care.
Being built by Acheson Construction, Stonehams Farm in Long Lane will include a café, spa bathrooms, en-suite bedrooms with smart TVs, a choice of lounges, a dedicated activities room, a cinema, and in-house hair and beauty salon.
Barchester says its staff take pride in providing tailored care and support to residents, ensuring dignity and choice in every aspect of daily life.
This includes a Life Enrichment programme with daily activities so that residents can continue to do the things they love, and try something new.
The in-house chefs will prepare nutritious meals from seasonal menus, created with residents’ preferences in mind.
Barchester’s senior property development manager, Grant Jensen, said: “We are really excited to get this project under way. Our Tilehurst home will be a fantastic addition to the local community.”
And Shane Mason, construction director for Acheson, said: “This is a fantastic looking building sited in a great location. Together with our management team and carefully chosen contractors, we will deliver this project as planned in Autumn 2024.”
The care home will have an on-site marketing suite that will open its doors to the local community and visitors in next year.
