England’s largest not-for-profit care home operator, Anchor, has launched a new luxury care home in Otley, West Yorkshire.

Wharfeside care home was officially launched by TV presenter Martin Roberts in a ceremony attended by the town mayor of Otley, councillor Linda Hoare.

Roberts said: “Many congratulations to everyone involved in opening Wharfeside care home. I think residents will truly feel at home here.

“It’s been great to speak with people from Anchor and the local community. It’s clear that residents will be welcomed into a vibrant community and welcoming space where they will receive thoughtful, individualised care.”

Anchor’s Wharfeside has 66 en-suite bedrooms and a wealth of on-site facilities including communal outdoor spaces, a coffee shop, bar area and hairdressing salon.

The three-storey care home built by LNT using the latest energy efficient technology has an Energy Performance Certificate A rating. Over 80% of the roof is covered in solar panels and onsite battery stores retain any spare energy produced. In addition, the home benefits from extensive ground source heat pump technology which provides hot water and heating and enables residents to benefit from underfloor heating and comfort air cooling technology.

Wharfeside care home will replace Anchor’s Teal Beck House care home and residents and colleagues will be moved to the new location.

Rob Martin, managing director of care services, said: “We’re delighted to open this new high-quality care home. Located in beautiful surroundings while still being close to Otley’s town centre, Wharfeside is a welcome addition to the care provision in the area and with nearly 60 years of experience in care and housing, all of us at Anchor look forward to welcoming new residents to this magnificent space.”

“This exciting addition to our care home portfolio demonstrates we are progressing the growth strategy set out in our Business Plan to create more and better homes where people can love living in later life and to create more opportunities for people to find a fulfilling career working in the social care sector.”

For more information about Anchor, including career opportunities, visit www.anchor.org.uk