The money from the national not-for-profit has helped transform two care homes in Norfolk.
In 2023 Housing 21 took control of a 12-month improvement programme from Clarion, which concerned two extra care schemes based in Norfolk. The initiative set out to significantly upgrade Redmayne View, Norwich and Green Lane View, Aylsham. Despite taking two years, the works are finally complete.
Image: The Housing 21 team and residents at Green Lane View.
Both of the independent living establishments benefitted from upgrades, which cost over £700,000, to the communal areas. At Redmayne View – a complex comprised of 40 apartments – more than £450,000 was spent on refurbishing the lounge, kitchen, salon and bathrooms. Likewise, almost £270,000 was spent upgrading Green Lane View – a slightly smaller complex that houses 30 apartments – including enhancing the properties’ fire safety measures.
However, this transformation wouldn’t be complete without introducing some digital upgrades – a method that is becoming increasingly more popular throughout care establishments across the UK. A digital call system has been installed in both buildings which allows for residents to sound an alarm if they are in crisis. Once the alarm has been triggered care workers are expected to help within 60 seconds or a national 24/7 monitoring centre will be notified outside of staffed hours.
To mark the completion of the project a celebration was held at both sites. Here, guided tours were offered around the buildings alongside a ribbon-cutting ceremony. During the party Marcelle, a resident at Redmayne View, expressed her gratitude for the investment.
‘I’ve lived here for over three years and it’s a wonderful place to live,’ Marcelle said. ‘The staff are lovely, it’s clean and the place looks amazing – it’s awesome. The investment has made such a difference.’
In similar vein, Arnold, who lives at Green Lane View said: ‘The investment has made the scheme more vibrant and welcoming. It feels like everything has had a new life breathed into it. It’s made a big difference to us all.’
Tony Tench, deputy chief executive at Housing 21, added: ‘As a specialist provider of housing with onsite care and support for older people, we are committed to investing in our schemes to ensure residents live in properties they are proud to call home.’
‘These improvements are about more than just updating buildings – they are about creating welcoming, functional spaces that support wellbeing and community,’ he continued.
‘The introduction of the new digital call system is a key part of that, offering greater reassurance for residents, their families and our staff by enabling quicker response times and around-the-clock monitoring.’
Image supplied by Housing 21
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