CLARK Contracts has commenced work on the build of a new £20 million care home in Aberdeen on behalf of Meallmore.
The 65-bed facility is set to open on North Deeside Road in the Pitfodels area of the city in autumn/winter 2025.
Once open, the four-storey building will offer quality, personalised care for elderly people with general care needs – including those with dementia and its related conditions. It will also feature a cinema, café, private dining room, and beauty salon.
Arranged in an ‘L’ shaped block, the facility is orientated to maximise views of the surrounding mature woodland area and beyond. Communal balconies within shared areas and private balconies from some bedrooms will boast views to the south over the Deeside Valley. The home will be set within landscaped gardens offering access to the outdoors for residents.
A sod-cutting ceremony to mark the start of works recently took place and was attended by Meallmore’s property director, Michael Gillespie, as well as representatives from Clark Contracts.
Michael Gillespie, property director for Meallmore, said, “Set in beautiful grounds and using impressive architectural attributes, Pitfodels Wood is going to be a stunning place to live. It will provide the highest quality facilities for our residents, offering personalised care to meet personal needs, empowering individuals to maintain their desired levels of independence. The new specialised home will also offer a range of job prospects, boosting employment in the neighbouring communities. We can’t wait to welcome residents to Pitfodels Wood upon completion.
Michael Scanlan, director at Clark Contracts, added, “We are excited to be working with Meallmore to deliver this major new development, which will provide first class facilities for residents. We look forward to working with Meallmore, the design team, and wider community as we deliver the project.”
