Care home opening brings new jobs

Exemplar Health Care - which provides nursing care for adults living with complex needs - has marked the official opening of Woodside Place care home, on Woodside Avenue in Telford.

Jennifer Fayle, the first resident to move into the home, cut the ribbon and welcomed guests into her home with a tour of the building, followed by a heartwarming speech thanking the staff for their dedication to residents.

Woodside Place care home is Exemplar Health Care’s first home in Shropshire and supports adults living with complex mental health needs, dementia, neuro-disabilities, and physical disabilities. The new care home has created 100 new jobs and supports people living with complex needs through nurse-led, community-based care.

The home has 33 bedrooms, each with an en-suite, split across three units and it also has communal dining and living spaces, an activities hub, sensory bathrooms, a therapy room, salon and an accessible garden.

Katie Capes, commissioning manager at Exemplar Health Care, said: “We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of our state-of-the-art care home in Telford. This brand-new home embodies our commitment to providing exceptional care and support to those living with complex care needs.

“We know our service offering is in high demand for individuals and families in the Shropshire area and our dedicated team is looking forward to working with local commissioners, social workers, and families to make a positive difference to people that need long term nursing care and support.”

Exemplar Health Care partnered with construction firm Deeley Construction to build the home.

Carly Burford, home manager at Woodside Place, said: “I am deeply committed to creating an environment that fosters inclusivity and empowerment, and I am certain the home will have a profoundly positive impact as we help more people be supported in a homely setting that they can make their own.

“The whole team wants to create a warm and vibrant community where individuals can thrive, families can find support, and where compassionate care is at the forefront of everything we do.”