Pennington Court Care Home in Beeston is entering an exciting new chapter as Westward Care announces significant investment in the development and expansion of its specialist dementia services.
At the heart of this investment is the creation of a new 25-bed specialist Dementia unit, designed using expert clinical insight to provide a calming, therapeutic and secure environment for residents living with dementia.
The new unit will feature spacious interiors, a private sensory-friendly garden, and design approaches rooted in the latest research and best practice.
The development builds on Westward Care’s longstanding commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care for older people across Leeds. The enhancements at Pennington Court highlight the organisation’s ambition to continually improve and adapt services to meet the needs of the local community.
Westward Care Managing Director Peter Hodkinson said:
“We are committed to continuous improvement across all Westward Care services, and Pennington Court is no exception. This significant investment in our new Dementia Unit reflects our determination to deliver consistently high standards of care for our residents and our community.”
“With people living longer, more and more families are affected by dementia and in turn the demand for high-quality, specialist support continues to grow.
“Our developments at Pennington Court are an important step in ensuring we can meet these needs with compassion, expertise and evidence-based practice that enables people to live well for longer.”
The new Dementia Unit is being been informed by Westward Care’s ongoing partnership with the University of Leeds, incorporating insights from the LOADS project (Layout, Orientation, Ambience, Décor and Sensory stimulation) to create a supportive and calming living environment.
Alongside its enhanced dementia provision, Pennington Court continues to offer high-quality residential care and modern extra care apartments, supporting older people to live safely and independently with flexible care available as needed.
Residents also enjoy a vibrant and creative activities programme—ranging from indoor bowls and visiting musicians to intergenerational art projects with local pupils from Greenmount Primary School, and even the occasional visit from friendly llamas!
Pennington Court is now accepting referrals for its new Dementia Unit and welcomes enquiries from families and professionals.
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the General Manager Laura Clark on 0113 228 4040; or email: pennington@westwardcare.co.uk
This post is based on a press release issued on behalf of Westward Care
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