'Impressive' new 86-bed care home opens in Leeds - bringing jobs boost and dementia support
A new care home has opened in Adel, boosting capacity for residential and dementia care in Leeds amid rising demand for support.
Adel Square Care Home, operated by St Mary’s Care Homes, has opened its doors to residents at its 86-bedroom site in North Leeds.
Facilities include en-suite bedrooms, assisted bathrooms on each floor, communal lounges, a café, activity and games spaces, landscaped gardens and external terraces.
Residents have access to a full programme of activities, alongside services such as hairdressing, podiatry and visiting care specialists.
The home has been designed to create a warm, accessible environment, with dementia-friendly features throughout. Distinct colour schemes and themed areas are used to support orientation.
The opening follows a visit from Katie White, Labour MP for Leeds North West, who toured the home alongside St Mary’s Care Homes CEO Steven Davis and home manager Diane Atkinson.
Mrs White said: “With the continuous increase in care needs and the increasing demand for dementia care, new facilities in our local towns are vital to support those who need to access them.
“It was a pleasure to visit the impressive new Adel Square care home, creating many new local jobs in our constituency of Leeds North West.
“The team are really focussed on community engagement; it was great to hear more about this and their future plans as they continue to welcome new residents over the coming weeks and months.”
Steven Davis, CEO of St Mary’s Care Homes, said discussions took place about the growing care needs within the local community and the important role Adel Square will play in meeting that demand.
He said: “With dedicated residential and dementia care services, our team is proud to provide a safe, supportive and enriching environment for those who need it most.
“We’re grateful to Katie for taking the time to visit and learn more about our vision for care in Leeds, and we look forward to continuing the conversation as we support the community now and into the future.”
Diane Atkinson has more than 30 years’ experience in care and leads the home as registered manager, with a focus on maintaining standards and supporting both residents and staff.
She said: “It’s a privilege to lead Adel Square as it opens and begins to welcome residents. The priority is to establish a home that feels settled and well-run from the outset, with care based around each individual and strong relationships with families.”
Adel Square Care Home will host an open day on Thursday, April 23 between 10am and 2pm, with the Lord Mayor expected to attend between 11am and 11:30am. The event is open to the public and no booking is required.