AN EXTRA Care scheme in Redditch is celebrating its first anniversary under new management with a £444,000 investment project.
Dorothy Terry House was transferred from Rooftop Housing to Housing 21 which runs not-for-profit retirement living and extra care.
In the months that followed, Housing 21 invested the £440,000 in a number of improvements.
These included fire safety, fire alarm upgrades, the installation of an upgraded digital call system and an interior design led makeover of communal areas. There was new flooring in the corridors and lounge and a new kitchen was installed to provide community facilities.
Steph Ramsden, Housing 21’s director of sales, acquisitions and partnerships, said he was delighted the work was completed in time for the first anniversary party.
“At Housing 21 we are committed to the provision of safe, quality and affordable homes for older people and continually investing in our schemes to ensure residents live in properties they are proud to call home.
“Following the acquisition of Dorothy Terry House in summer 2024, we began engaging with residents to get their feedback about a design-led transformation of the communal areas to create warm and welcoming spaces for themselves and visitors to enjoy.”
Designers liaised with the residents to understand their furniture needs, which included comfortable seating, a media unit for the TV in the lounge and local artwork for the communal areas. After the initial consultations, design options and mood boards were presented to residents who voted for their favourite designs before the renovation commenced.
Resident Ruby, who has lived at the scheme for two years, was thrilled with the transformation.
She said: “I want to feel pride in my home because it’s my sanctuary.
“I’m very content, I have a beautiful home.”
Housing 21 is finalising arrangements for a new heating plant room replacement worth £170,000 – that is due for completion in November.
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