£2 million investment in our residents

Improving the well-being of our residents to ensure a better quality of life. 

Recent renovations have been finalised and officially unveiled at Millbrook Court in Bangor, North Down. This residential care home specialises in providing support for dementia, offering round-the-clock care and engaging daily activities. 

With a substantial investment exceeding £2 million, renovations covered wall coverings, carpets and vinyl floorings as well as all, individual suites being upgraded to feature an en-suite.

Furthermore a comprehensive overhaul and replacement of the communal heating system was carried out to ensure heightened levels of comfort and security for residents.

En-suites and communal bathrooms 

• Installation of 14 new ensuites to include wet floor showers 

• Refurbishment of 36 ensuites to wet floor shower rooms 

• All sanitary ware replaced and updated, including installation of electric showers in communal bathrooms 

• New extraction fans and condensation management 

Communal heating replacement 

• Provision of standalone Domestic Hot Water Generators in boiler plant room 

• Replacement of existing gas boilers including associated control valves 

• Installation of weather compensation system and Thermostatic Radiator Valves 

Warden Call System 

• NEW and upgraded Tunstall Radius Connect24 system replacement 

With 25 care homes or day centres across NI there is a consistent requirement for these homes to be refurbished to ensure residents continue to receive the high-quality care they deserve and Millbrook’s renovation is part of our rolling 5-year strategic plans for review and renovation. 

We use specialist care home building contractors to renovate and transform our care homes into modern, comfortable, and functional facilities. 

Renovations, alongside excellent staff and care services not only enhance the facility and service levels within a community, but it also attracts more residents to the home. 

Care home refurbishments can vary depending on the current age and condition of repair of the building, as well the needs of the residents. 

A refurbishment might include major structural alterations if the building is in very poor condition. They may also include extensions or new buildings. 

However, many care home refurbishments focus more on remodelling the inside of the existing building. 

We are continuously evaluating our portfolio of care homes in response to the global financial crisis and its associated effects, such as rising materials and labour expenses. 

The future is now 

As our Care & Support programme of works continues, we are already underway by undertaking a transformative refurbishment at our Glenalina Lodge scheme in Belfast where we are investing in excess of £4 million. 

Works include a comprehensive and full electrical rewire, disconnect and replacement of all plumbing pipework, complete fire protection works and fire alarm system overhaul and replacement, including all fire door and escapes, fire compartmentalisation and supportive structural and layout alterations. 

This refurbishment is expected to be complete for January 2025.