Mayor Of Swanley Celebrates Completion Of Hextable Care Home

The Mayor of Swanley, Councillor Michael Horwood, has celebrated the completion of Barchester Healthcare’s new luxury care home in Hextable, Elderwood House, in front of invited guests from the local community.

Barchester’s CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, and Senior General Manager, Liza Burchell, hosted the event and invited guests to view the stunning new 62 bed care home, along with its beautiful landscaped gardens.

The home has been designed with residents’ comfort in mind and the team at Elderwood House will offer residential support, respite stays and dementia care, all delivered by a dedicated and passionate team of trained professionals.

Senior General Manager, Liza Burchell, commented: “We are delighted our home is now completed, our residents are at the heart of everything we do at Elderwood House, and we look forward to welcoming them and their families, and becoming an active part of the local community.

“We take pride in really getting to know each of our residents to provide tailored care and support, ensuring dignity and choice in every aspect of daily life.”

Councillor Michael Horwood, Mayor of Swanley said: “I was delighted to be invited to unveil a plaque and to formally cut the ribbon to mark the completion of the new Elderwood House Care Home. It was a true honour to visit this wonderful new facility, which represents not just bricks and mortar, but a commitment to dignity, compassion, and community for our older residents.

“Elderwood House will be a place where people are cared for with warmth, respect, and professionalism, and I am proud to see such an important investment in the wellbeing of our town. On behalf of myself and the borough, I wish Liza Burchell, the Senior General Manager, and the staff and residents, every happiness and success as this new chapter begins.

“I was truly touched by the passion of both the staff and the management team on the day, as well as the amazing thought and insight that have gone into creating such a wonderful residence.”

Barchester’s CEO, Dr Pete Calveley, added: “Elderwood House is going to be a wonderful home, Liza and her team will offer personalised care for the people of Hextable and the surrounding area in this lovely setting. We’re thrilled to add Elderwood House to our Barchester family of quality care homes and hospitals.”