Exemplar Health Care has officially opened its Hylton Grange nursing home in Sunderland.

Mayor of the City of Sunderland, Councillor Dorothy Trueman, cut the ribbon to officially declare the home open.

She said: “I am delighted to open Hylton Grange, which is meeting demand for a high-quality care setting tailored to those with complex and long-term needs in the city. This new nursing home is an impressive building, tailored to the needs of the people living here with many small and thoughtful touches that will make day-to-day far easier. The staff team’s passion and enthusiasm was inspiring, and I’m certain this will be a strong community asset for the future.”

Hylton Grange offers support for adults living with complex mental health needs and neuro-disabilities, including Huntington’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.

The service which will create 100 jobs, is split into three, ten-bed communities to provide a more homely, supportive and responsive care environment.

Each of the 30 bedrooms has its own ensuite wet room with each unit having a communal dining room, lounge, quiet lounge and a sensory bathroom. In addition, there is an activities hub, an accessible garden, hair salon and a therapy room providing a dedicated space for rehabilitation.

The home is recruiting for care assistants. Full details are on the Exemplar Health Care careers website: https://www.exemplarhc.com/careers