Top 20 Regional Care Home
27/04/2023
This dementia care home run by Quantum Care has been named among the top 20 care homes in the East of England by carehome.co.uk based on positive reviews by the people using their services.
RDT were involved in the feasibility and planning stages for this award winning 75 bedroom dementia care home and day centre on a 2 acre former primary school redevelopment site. This purpose built home completed in 2016 accommodates a communal hub providing cafe/bistro, hair salon, shops and care support facilities and was the first care home to be rated BREEAM ‘Excellent’.
Each residential wing is sub divided into household groups of 7 or 8 residents, providing the sense of ownership and varying levels of privacy and choice.
RDT Architects were retained as design advisors during the construction phase and appointed by the main contractor for detailed design services.
RDT have won a number of awards for the specialist dementia design of Garden City Court care home including ‘Architect of the Year’ Herts Building & Construction Awards, ‘SME of the Year’ Constructing Excellence Awards and a Commendation in Herts Association of Architects Awards.
Well done to all involved at Quantum Care for this accolade. Its always a pleasure to hear such positive news about projects RDT Architects have designed and assisted to deliver. We strongly believe positive environments, assist in the delivery of high quality care.
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