£5m specialist care home opens in Liverpool bringing 100 new jobs

EXEMPLAR Health Care has marked the official opening of Roseside, its new £5m home in Liverpool.

Cutting the ribbon was local comedian and actress Pauline Daniels and former Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Frank Prendergast MBE.

Pauline commented on the shared responsibility of nurturing a society founded upon compassion and dignity.

She also welcomed Exemplar Health Care’s commitment to meeting the specialist care needs of the region, with Roseside being the care provider’s fourth in the region.

Home manager Liz Butterworth said: “I’m delighted to officially open our doors to the people of Liverpool.

“Our aim is to make every day better for our residents by providing person-centred care that focuses on maximising independence, building everyday living skills, and empowering people to live as fulfilled lives as possible.”

“We are proud to have an exceptional team of colleagues who share a deep passion for providing top-notch care and fostering a welcoming and nurturing atmosphere at Roseside.

“Our utmost priority is to collaborate closely with local health and social care professionals, our valued residents, their families, and the broader community.

“By doing so, we aim to ensure that individuals in our locality receive unparalleled specialist care and have their complex needs met within the comfort of their own community.”

The new home specialises in supporting adults living with complex mental health needs and neurodisabilities including Huntington’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.

Without Roseside, residents – who have complex and challenging care needs – would otherwise have a prolonged stay in hospital, away from their family and friends.

Following the extensive refurbishment, the home is now split in to four, eight-bed communities –as small group living provides a more homely, supportive, and responsive care environment – and each of the 32 bedrooms has its own en-suite wet room.

The home also features communal dining and living spaces, an activities hub, sensory bathrooms and a large accessible garden for residents and visitors to enjoy.

The home has created 100 new jobs in the area and, unlike many other homes, will feature a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

The home has already recruited a mix of care, nursing and therapeutic specialists – with recruitment remaining underway for several roles, including an in-home occupational therapist and a physiotherapist.

Through this multi-disciplinary, specialist team, people living at Roseside will be able to access the full range of clinical and holistic care they need.

The new staff team also prides itself on providing person-centred care, empowering residents to maximise their independence, in a way that works for them based on their healthcare needs, providing the support they need to live fulfilling and enjoyable lives.