Care home opening completes Chelmund's Cross development

RIBBON CUTTING: Coun Bob Sleigh, leader of Solihull
Council, Gordon Sanders, from Runwood Homes, Mayor of
Solihull, Stuart Davis, and cabinet member Karen Grinsell.

A BRAND-new residential and nursing home based in Chelmsley Wood officially opened its doors today (Wednesday).
The completion of Chelmund’s Court, a 73-bed facility for older people with dementia, marks the final phase of the multi-million pound Chelmund's Cross Village Centre.
Councillor Karen Grinsell, the cabinet member for adult social care and health, attended the event and said the home was "a wonderful addition" to Solihull.
"As the population of older people in the borough grows, so too does the demand for high quality care and support services," she said.
"The new home is in response to the consistent challenge this causes the council when trying to find affordable care within the borough.
"It will enable people suffering with dementia to remain part of the borough where they have lived and worked and most importantly, be close to their loved ones."
Gordon Sanders, chief executive of Runwood Homes, said: "Now that the new home is operational we will be working with our partner, Solihull Council, to ensure that local needs can be met.
"Some really effective community links have already been made with voluntary organisations and NHS bodies."