Mercian Group will deliver a 68-bed care home development in Somerset for not-for-profit provider Amica Care Trust.
The 1.35-acre site is located within the Orchard Grove masterplan in Taunton. Amenities at the new home will include a hair salon, café, cinema/bar, sensory room, and landscaped gardens. The home will be 100 per cent electric powered and is expected to achieve a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ accreditation.
Chris Towers, managing director of Mercian Developments, said: “Mercian has been working with Amica to identify and deliver a flagship scheme for the Trust in the Taunton area and is delighted to have completed this acquisition in partnership with abrdn, who will be funding the scheme. We can’t wait to get cracking on building what will be a fabulous new home for Amica and the surrounding communities.”
Amica Care Trust CEO Keren Wilkinson commented: “We are delighted to get this beautiful state-of-the-art care facility over the line being so close to our head office and are looking forward to offering our outstanding care services to the local Taunton community and beyond once completed. We are acutely aware of the pressures on the local authority and health services and are excited to be able to offer these modern facilities that will be able to offer excellent services to all. By integrating cutting-edge technology, we aim to empower residents to maintain their independence while ensuring they remain safe, comfortable, and well cared for. Our thanks to Mercian, Christie & Co and partners for making this vision a reality. We look forward to welcoming residents to this exceptional home in 2026/7, delivering a positive impact on the local community for years to come.”
Jordan Rundle, director - healthcare development & investment at Christie & Co, said: “We are delighted to have worked with Mercian again on another successful turnkey care home development. This scheme has been thoughtfully designed to provide best-in-class accommodation for the growing elderly population in Taunton with very high energy efficiency and environmental credentials. Amica Care Trust is well placed to operate the scheme, having an excellent reputation in the local community and being committed to providing the best care and support through its dedicated and highly skilled team. We are looking forward to seeing the scheme come forward for construction and becoming a landmark development in Orchard Grove masterplan.”
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