Work starts on new care home in Colwall, Herefordshire

Rotherwood Healthcare has held a groundbreaking ceremony as it begins construction on its 60-bed care home development in the village of Colwall, on the border of Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Architectural Visualisation of Colwall Care Home

Officially named Colwall Care Home, the home has been designed by Lawrence and Finlay Architects and will have sweeping views of the Malvern Hills while housing state-of-the-art amenities including an at-home bar and cinema room, the healthcare company said.

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The first sod was turned on the site by Rotherwood chairman, Richard Claridge, and chief executive officer, John Fennell, joined by the architect, Kristian Lawrence, director of LNC Property Developments, Lee Collingham, and Billy Rew from Target Fund Managers.

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The building contractors will now begin excavating the foundations.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony on February 9, Mr Fennell said: “We’re thrilled to get the project underway on what will be a first-class care home enriching the lives of older people while supporting the demand for care in the region. We look forward to watching the build progress over the next year and opening in 2024!”

Rotherwood Healthcare provides residential, nursing and dementia care for older people in its family of care homes across Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Shropshire.