Consultation proposals into the future of 7 council care homes
Cabinet members meet next week to consider
The authority says significant maintenance is needed by September 2022, which could mean residents having to move out for up to 40 weeks.
It includes replacing boilers, heating systems, refitting all kitchens and bathrooms, roofing, rewiring and installing sprinkler systems.
If the work went ahead residents could face significant disruption as they could have to move out for up to 40 weeks while it was completed and staff would need to be redeployed.
A report adds the pandemic has accelerated a reduction in demand for care home places both locally and nationally with people choosing to receive care at home to remain living independently for longer.
Councillor Natalie Hoy, Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, said:
“It is clear that COVID-19 has had a long-lasting impact on the way we all live our lives including for our older residents.
“Although we were already seeing an increasing trend of older people choosing to remain independent rather than going into residential care, the pandemic has put that into even sharper focus.
“We have to review all possible options in relation to these residential homes to ensure that older people live in buildings which are safe, fit for purpose and meet all the required standards to provide them with the best possible care.
The homes are:
Ladycross House, Travers Road, Sandiacre
Beechcroft, Nursery Avenue, West Hallam
East Clune, West Street, Clowne (including East Clune Day Centre)
Holmlea, Waverley Street, Tibshelf
The Spinney, Landsdowne Road, Woodlands, Brimington
Goyt Valley House, Jubilee Street, New Mills
Gernon Manor, Dagnell Gardens, Bakewell
If Cabinet agrees the consultation proposals, local residents would have 12 weeks to give their views.
There are currently 68 long-term residents in the 7 care homes, supported by 240 staff.