Whitby Care Home Gets £150,000 Refurbishment

Two Milewood services in Whitby have undergone significant refurbishment following a £150,000 investment aimed at improving living spaces for the people they support.

The investment has been made across Caedmon House and Hudson House, creating calmer, more modern environments designed to help individuals live comfortably and continue developing their independence.

The refurbishment programme has included improvements to both private bedrooms and communal areas, with the people supported by the services playing an active role in shaping the changes. Individuals helped select colour schemes and contributed ideas for the layout and design of shared spaces, creating environments that reflect their preferences and needs.

A new snug area and an additional living and meeting space have also been created, alongside a fully refurbished dining room.

Sandra Rolfe, home manager at the Whitby services, said: “We’ve created really nice calm spaces for the individuals we support to live, grow and thrive in.

“The refurbishment means we can continue improving the care and support that people receive. Creating the right environment has a huge impact on wellbeing and independence.”

Sam Hunt, regional manager at Milewood, added: “It’s been great having the people we support involved in the refurbishment. People have chosen colour schemes for their bedrooms and helped shape the communal spaces which has made everything feel fresh, modern and much more usable.”

Martyn Heginbotham, chief executive of Milewood, said: “Investing in our services is essential to ensuring the people we support have the best possible environment to live in. The improvements made at our Whitby homes reflect our commitment to creating high-quality spaces where individuals feel comfortable, supported and able to thrive.”