MHA is carrying out a £10m refurbishment of 37 of its care homes and across the country, the social care charity has announced.
The charity procured and partnered with three contractors – CLC, J Tomlinson and Novus Ltd – to deliver the refurbishments, which began in January and are set to be completed by the end of the year.
It is fitting en suite bathroom facilities, redecorated bedrooms and communal areas and new furniture in all bedrooms, dining and communal areas. Several sites will also receive refurbished commercial kitchens.
Interim director of care homes Linda Zaidi said: “As a charity we make sure we re-invest our surplus into maintaining and developing our services.
"I am delighted that we have been able to make this investment to refurbish 37 of our 90 care homes to give a better environment for our residents and their families.”
Refurbishments at some homes have already been completed.
Care worker at Aughton Park Care Home in Ormskirk, Lancashire, Louise Culshaw said: “Our residents are absolutely delighted with the end result.
“We have a few retired tradesmen living at Aughton Park and the refurb generated quite a bit of interest from them; the workmen allowed them to be involved as safely as possible.
“We have had numerous compliments from visitors and also from prospective residents during show-rounds.”
Home manager at Briar Hill House Care Home in Rugeley, Staffordshire, Anne Palmer said: "Briar Hill House looks so fresh and bright since the recent refurbishment which included all communal areas, bedrooms, the main kitchen and the laundry.
"Residents enjoyed choosing their colour schemes for their bedrooms prior to work starting and also supervising the contractors’ work.
"Many compliments have been received since completion from residents, relatives and visitors, which shows MHA’s commitment to improving the quality of life of our residents."
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