A BASINGSTOKE care home has completed a refurbishment worth more than £600,000.

Homefield House, in Aldermaston Road, has had an investment of more than £600,000 by operators Shaw healthcare to equip the 24-bed home with new showers, new boilers, air conditioning, new lights, new beds, new sluice, new call bell system and new fire alarm system.

In addition, all rooms, outside spaces and the entrance have been given a new lease of life as part of the renovation.

The home celebrated completing the three-month-long project by throwing a party on May 16. 

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Family and friends of residents attended, along with Friends of Homefield chair Diana Kempster, Deputy Mayor of Basingstoke Cllr Dan Putty, building surveyor Jill Nash, and chief executive of Shaw healthcare Russell Brown.

Homefield House service manager, Andreea Basarbarie, said: “Investing in our facilities is an investment in the well-being and happiness of our residents. Every pound spent reflects our commitment to providing the highest quality of life, ensuring that our residents feel cherished, valued, and truly at home.

Basingstoke Gazette: Homefield House has completed its three-month long redurbishment projectHomefield House has completed its three-month long redurbishment project (Image: Contributed)

“To see the positive impact this has had on our residents’ lives makes it all the more worthwhile.”

Also on the day, four members of staff were recognised for their long service – Homefield House service administrator Sandra Tanner was recognised for her 20-year commitment, while domestic assistant Tara Rai and support worker Delfin Domalanta were acknowledged for their 15 years of service. Support worker Nira Rai also celebrated her five-year work anniversary.

Ms Basarbarie added: “To be able to recognise the hard work of our longstanding colleagues, surrounded by residents and their loved ones in our renovated building, was fantastic.”

Homefield House is operated by Shaw healthcare and provides residential care for up to 24 people including those living with dementia.

Basingstoke Gazette: Homefield House has completed a refurbishment worth more than £500,000Homefield House has completed a refurbishment worth more than £500,000 (Image: Contributed)