A new care home in Melksham is under construction on land at Longleaze Lane.
The 80-bed care home, close to Spa Medical Centre, is due to open in January 2027 providing specialist dementia care and nursing care for older people to the local community. It will be run by The Orders of St John Care Trust (OSJCT).
Director at OSJCT, Louise Axtell, said, “It is exciting to see our new home coming to life and I am looking forward to welcoming the local community to our open day. A brand-new care home in the area will bring much needed dementia and nursing beds to Wiltshire.
“Our home benefits from a number of enhanced features to aid our person-centred care, and we look forward to welcoming our first residents and their loved ones in January.”
Planning permission to build the care home was granted by Wiltshire Council in August 2024, following objections by both the town and parish council due to the size and scale of the development. Concerns were also raised by councillors about flooding risks and drainage issues, impact to the grade II listed buildings in the area and concerns around access and roads.
However, town and parish councillors said they ‘preferred’ this development over a care home application that was also approved for Verbena Court in Melksham east last year.
The OSJT says the care home will help address the growing demand for specialist dementia care and intermediate care services in Wiltshire.
Facilities will include private dining areas, a cinema room, gym, activities room, hair salon and a wellness spa.
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