New £6m specialist care home will create 100 jobs

A new £6.6m specialist care home is under way in Ashton-under-Lyne, which will create 100 jobs.

Exemplar Health Care, a Rotheram-based provider of specialist nursing care for adults living with complex needs, has begun work at its new development, which is being led by Yorkshire-based contractor Walter Thompson.

Construction started at the new home in April 2023. Once complete, the home – which will be called Acer Mews – will support adults living with acquired brain injuries complex mental health needs, dementia, and physical disabilities.

The home will be split into two, 14-bed communities – as small group living provides a more homely, supportive, and responsive care environment – and each of the 28 bedrooms will have its own en suite wet room.

The home will also have communal dining and living spaces, sensory bathrooms, an activities hub, a large accessible garden and a dedicated therapy room offering a full holistic approach to the service users with therapeutic care and support led by the physiotherapist and occupational therapist.

Acer Mews is set to open in early 2024, creating 100 healthcare jobs in the local area, including health care assistants, registered nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

Recruitment is due to start this summer.

Sam Cottam, commissioning manager at Exemplar Health Care, said: “This extensive refurbishment project underscores our steadfast commitment to providing exceptional nursing care for adults with complex needs.

“Acer Mews will not only enhance the lives of our residents but also bring significant benefits to the local community.

“With the creation of 100 new healthcare jobs, we are proud to contribute to the economic growth and prosperity of the area.”