Major investment in Maryport Care Home
Cumbria County Council are investing almost £1m to refurbish Parkside Care Home in Maryport to help bring it up to meet the Dementia Gold Standards.
The refurbishment work to the 29-bed care home will see full redecoration, bathroom improvements and some of the bedrooms converted to form en-suites and modifications to others to make them larger. The laundry will also be refurbished to adhere to the latest infection control guidelines.
All the work will provide efficiencies in reducing carbon through new more efficient boiler systems, new windows and doors, increased insulation and the use of LED lighting, all of which contribute to thermal efficiencies and aim to reduce energy consumption.
Cumbria County Councillor David Southward, Cabinet member for Economic Development and Property said:
“I am proud to be part of council that is committed to providing the very best care for those who need it, investing significant sums of money into providing modern, state of the art facilities for the people of Cumbria. This investment also ensures that our Cumbria Care staff are working in an environment that enables them to deliver the very highest standard of care.”
Cumbria County Councillor Patricia Bell, Cabinet member for Adult Social Care added: "I’m delighted to see the work progressing at Parkside Care Home.
“Simple changes such as different colours on walls and door frames, plain carpets that are similar in colour and texture and clear signage on rooms and cupboards can help reduce stress and anxiety levels of people with dementia. They also provide a safer environment by reducing the risk of slips, trips and falls. I’m really looking forward to seeing the refurbishment work completed and the improvements they will make to the residents and staff.”
Cumbria County Council appointed contractor Roland Hill to work with them, residents, and staff to plan the refurbishment work that will meet the needs of older people and those who care for them for generations to come.
The work is expected to be completed in the Summer.
