HC-One’s Springfield Bank care home in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, has launched its new Memory Care Community Suite, which will provide a luxury living environment for older people living with dementia.
HC-One, a leading care home provider in the UK, invested in the new suite at Springfield Bank to provide Residents living with dementia with an exclusive and innovative environment, known as the Dalhousie Community.
The Dalhousie Community, which is a HC-One Harmony Memory Care Centre, will offer expert nursing dementia care to those residing in the suite.
The investment introduced to the Dalhousie Community a newly-decorated dining room and corridors, a comfortable day room equipped with a Residents’ kitchen, and a stylish quiet lounge with patio door access to the secure central garden and courtyard.
As part of the company’s commitment to Resident wellbeing, the suite also incorporates two innovative life stations in the form of a library and a betting shop. A unique addition to HC-One homes offering dementia care, life stations offer meaningful and interactive destinations where Residents can be active, occupied and experience fun.
The official launch of the suite involved a red ribbon cutting by HC-One Regional Quality Director, Jackie McDonald, as Residents, their Relatives and social care professionals were invited to take a look around the new Dalhousie Community.
Professor Graham Stokes, Director of Memory Care Services, delivered an informative presentation and guided a tour on the research behind the memory care techniques.
Michael Doolin, Area Director, and Lynne Rennie, Home Manager, also attended the event as guests enjoyed live entertainment and an informative drinks reception.
Jackie McDonald, Regional Quality Director at HC-One, said: “At HC-One, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality care to our Residents. The Dalhousie Community is a fantastic addition to Springfield Bank, offering professional care in a stylish, innovative and, most importantly, caring environment.”
Lynne Rennie, Home Manager at Springfield Bank, said: “We were delighted to welcome Residents, Relatives and industry professionals to our home as we officially launched our new suite. The design team and memory care departments have done a fantastic job with the new suite, offering an amazing option for those seeking dementia nursing care.”