Familiar, homely kitchens

The style and layout of our homes are designed to help a person with dementia know where they are, and see where they are going next.

Situated at the heart of our cottages, our domestic kitchens have appliances you can recognise and use.

This provides familiarity and comfort through the sights, smells, and sounds of cooking.

Clever, gentle design

Subtle features like paint colours and carpet patterns can really help a person with dementia feel calm.

We combine soothing colours with lots of natural light to help you feel at ease.

The building is also designed so the line of sight from each area helps you navigate easily around the home.

Normal sights and sounds

Unfamiliar sights and sounds in your own home can be unsettling - this effect is amplified by dementia. Our cottages are designed so what you see and hear is a normal home.

Safety features are unobtrusive, and utility rooms and clinical equipment are concealed to enhance the sense of home.

Your time, your choice

When it comes to how you spend your time, the decision is yours.

Our homes don't have fixed activity schedules, and mealtimes are flexible. Your family and friends are welcome to visit at any time.

The cottages have a mix of shared living areas and quiet places to sit and relax, so you choose when to socialise with others or enjoy time to yourself.

Meaning and purpose

Everyone has the right to feel a sense of meaning and purpose in daily life.

Our homes are designed to support our carers in creating positive and inclusive environments where you can participate.

For instance, we have accessible features such as regular washing machines, tumble dryers, and clotheslines, so you can keep being part of normal daily activities.

Personalised care

We know that care works best when it's tailored to you - both through our care team's approach and the physical environment.

We encourage you to personalise your room with your favourite furniture, artwork, and keepsakes, so it feels even more like home. This includes your own mounted memory box at the entry to your room.