Sandstone Care Group’s ninth care home, Priesty Fields, has opened in Congleton, Cheshire.

The 78-bed home, which takes its name from the expansive green space situated at the south of the market town, joins eight other homes in the Sandstone Care Group in Lancashire, Merseyside, Powys in Wales and Shropshire.

Steven Hamblett, operations director of Sandstone Care Group, said: “We’re delighted to be opening our new care home in the historic market town of Congleton and our ninth in the group.

“As with all our homes, we’re committed to delivering compassionate, person-centred care while empowering our residents to maintain as much independence as possible.

“At Priesty Fields Care Home we have a dedicated team ready to provide residential, nursing, respite and tailored professional care services to the local community.

“The home’s registered manager is looking forward to meeting all the residents and their families over the coming weeks and to becoming a key part of the local community.”

Priesty Fields boasts a spa, cinema, café, gym, corner shop and an in-house hairdressing salon as well as its own gastro-pub.

As part of the investment in the care home, a number of new jobs are due to be created including nurses, care assistants and care practitioners. A recruitment day will be held in January.