New dementia care home opening in Barnsley offering space for more than 30 people with complex needs
A new care home has opened offering support for more than 30 people living with dementia.
Springfield Vale, on Perseverance Street, near Barnsley town centre, recently opened after construction began in October, 2024.
The 33-bedroom home with ensuite wet rooms is designed to support adults living with complex needs arising from dementia, providing long-term community care for adults who would otherwise have a pro-longed stay in hospital or other inappropriate setting.
The home is split into three 11-bed communities, building with managers at Examplar Health Care hoping this model will prove more responsive support to people’s needs.
Mishel Ingle, home manager at Springfield Vale said: "I am overjoyed to be opening this new home for the benefit of the local community and to be trusted with upholding Exemplar Health Care's stellar reputation.
“Our hardworking team is devoted to fostering an atmosphere that is welcoming, inclusive, and focused on improving each and every day for the individuals we assist.”
The home also features communal dining and living spaces, an activities hub, sensory bathrooms, a therapy room, a beauty salon, and an accessible garden with potting shed.
It is expected to create 60 local healthcare jobs, with a focus on dealing with complex needs.
Helen Lawson, Commissioning Manager at Exemplar Health Care said: “Our newest home is a testament to our dedication to offering superior nursing care and support for adults with complex needs. I'm confident that Mishel and her team will make a significant and long-lasting difference to the lives of those we support here. The home will make it possible for people from the region who require complex care to access complex nursing care support closer to their friends and family."
In the past year, Examplar Health Care has opened six homes, and now employees more than 5,000 people, supporting more than 1,000 individuals.
This latest home in Barnsley has been supported by long-time partners at construction firm Walter Thompson, who worked with the University of Stirling to design this purpose-built home with dementia friendly spaces.
Paul Hammerton, Managing Director at Walter Thompson said: “We are proud to have worked alongside Exemplar Health Care to deliver Springfield Vale, marking the 20th care home we have proudly delivered together.
“By bringing evidence-based dementia design principles, developed with the University of Stirling and the Dementia Services Development Centre, to life on site, we have helped create what we hope to become the UK’s first ‘Gold’ accredited complex nursing home, reflecting the care and collaboration behind this project.”
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