Exemplar Health Care, provider of nursing care for adults with complex needs, is celebrating reaching a milestone of supporting 1,000 people across its 47 homes.

Each Exemplar Health Care home operates a small group living model, with homes split in distinct communities of around ten to 14 residents per community. The company, which opened its first care home in Rotherham in 2003, opened ten homes in the last year.

Exemplar Health Care supports adults living with a range of conditions including neuro-disabilities, brain injuries, spinal injuries, mental ill-health, physical disabilities, and complex dementia. Some 60% of the people it supports have previously faced challenges in alternative placement.

The company’s Service User Ambassador and Service User Council initiatives provide meaningful opportunities for residents to play an active role in the running of their home and in the organisation’s decision making.  The Council has been at the forefront of initiatives including the creation of a holiday policy, a new resident app, and supporting the design process for Exemplar Health Care’s new-build homes.

Steve Melton, chief executive of Exemplar Health Care, said: “Today’s milestone serves as a testament to the trust placed in us by commissioners, individuals, and their families and reflects the dedication, expertise, and passion of our highly skilled team.”

Rob, one of Exemplar Health Care’s longest standing residents, lives in Barnsley home Dearnevale. He said:  “I like living at Dearnevale because it is my home. I have built a new family here. I can do what I want to do, and I feel looked after and safe at Dearnevale.”