Birkdale

A homely environment

There will be 72 suites in Belong Birkdale, arranged in six households, so that each household is home to 12 residents, each living in their own spacious suite.

Suites will consist of a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, including a walk-in shower, and beds are three-quarter size rather than single, to promote residents’ comfort. Nursing beds will be available if needed. Typically there will be two to three team members on shift at any one time on each household (supporting up to 12 customers); the exact number will vary according to the time of day and a needs assessment. In addition, there will always be at least one nurse on-site, day or night.

Modern, open plan layouts

At the heart of the household there will be an open plan hub with kitchen, dining and lounge areas for residents’ enjoyment. The open plan layout means there is line of sight to all facilities including bedrooms, to reduce the reliance on memory for navigation and thus maximise independence. Households and modern and stylish, with contemporary dementia-friendly design. There will be a range of resources around the household to stimulate conversation and opportunities for spontaneous activity.

The outdoors

Belong Birkdale will provide a range of beautiful outdoor spaces. Our dementia-friendly gardens will provide space for residents to relax outdoors, indulge in a spot of gardening or enjoy garden entertainment and barbecues. In addition to the gardens, residents on upper floors have access to spacious balconies to ensure continuous, secure and independent access to the outdoors. Colleagues will support those who need assistance to venture outdoors to do so.