Care Homes of the Future

It’s a sobering thought to think that some of us will end our days in a care home for the elderly. With our population comprising of a larger percentage of elderly people than ever before the need to provide quality care for the elderly has never been greater.


"Quality of life" is an individual concept although we can assume for the moment that quality of life relates to choice and control, positive and meaningful interactions, and quality medical care all within a comfortable environment.

I know for working as a press photographer and visiting some of the more tired care homes in the north-east that trying to give people this "Quality of life" in a building that is old, crumbling, often very institutionalized is optimistic to say the least.

I recently photographed a care home for P+HS architects in Northallerton which certainly amazed me with the quality of the finish.

So maybe getting old isn’t that scary after all.

“Rivendale is an exciting £7 million extra care facility on Ashlands Road in Northallerton which consists of 51 x 2 bedroom apartments for over 60's to rent, buy on New Build Homebuy shared ownership terms or buy outright.

Rivendale offers a wide range of activities and facilities onsite for its' residents including: a hair salon, therapy room, bistro, hobby room, lounges, wireless internet connection, laundry, shop, quiet garden and an activities garden for bowls, croquet and growing vegetables.The scheme has an on-site manager and offers 24 hour emergency response to all apartments. There's wheelchair access to all floors and Rivendale is situated close to Northallerton's local amenities and transport links. “

(sadly no go-cart or mini-moto track)
From Broadland website.. http://www.broadacres.org.uk/default.aspx?page=7484