Care provider, Hallmark Care Homes has exchanged contracts to develop a £28 million, 80-bed residential, nursing and dementia care home in Cardiff.

Hallmark will be responsible for planning, design and interior fit-out of the new scheme which is situated on a 1.79 acre site.

Managing director of Hallmark Care Homes, Aneurin Brown, said: “We are very pleased to acquire this site in Cardiff to meet the growing demand for specialist care in the area. Our proposed development will provide a beautiful and supportive environment for local people to thrive, utilising our 26 years of care experience. We’ll deliver much-needed care beds to the community as well as modern facilities and communal spaces which will enable residents to socialise with their family and friends.”

Hallmark will be inviting the community for its feedback on proposals for development in June, ahead of the submission of a planning application.

The Essex based care provider operates 19 homes, six of which are based in Wales.

The family-run business also has plans to open two new homes this year in West Sussex and Somerset.