Life’s sweet at home

AN £18m, luxury care home which features a cinema, café, hair salon and it’s very own ice cream parlour has officially opened in Angmering, West Sussex.

More than 100 guests, including Angmering Parish Council chair Nikki Hamilton-Street, were invited to experience the new, 74 bed, residential, dementia and nursing home.

General manager Ray Arnold said: “I am delighted that Angmering Grange is now officially open. We have 80 dedicated, team members who are passionate about supporting residents to thrive in later life.

“Much thought and consideration has gone into Angmering Grange to help residents live active, independent and fulfilled lives, we have lots of spaces residents and their loved ones can enjoy quality time together and make new memories.

“We cannot wait to see the home come to life as residents move in and we would like to thank the local community for the incredible, warm welcome we have received to date.”

The facility includes 10 luxurious suites, which form part of a unique offering called The Residences, which gives residents access to premium services and amenities, an exclusive bar, fine dining and concierge services.

Other features at the home include a sensory room to support residents living with dementia, an indoor garden room and activity area which will be used for art and bird watching and a sweet treats room designed to be reminiscent of ice cream parlours in the past and to provoke positive memories.

Outside there are landscaped gardens and two large terraces, a summer house, gardening club area with raised planters, a Royal Mail post box and fitness equipment to help residents continue their love of gardening, exercise and the great outdoors.

The event, which was attended by local businesses and care professionals alike, was concluded by speeches and a performance from the Cancer United Choir.

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