Local residents and community groups are invited to give feedback on plans for a new high-quality Assisted Living (extra care) development for older people in Prestwick.
The development is planned on the site of the former Malcolm Sargent House at 22-24 Links Road. Leading retirement builder, McCarthy & Stone, has been selected by CLIC Sargent to redevelop the site and continue the area’s investment in providing valuable care, after the charity closed the holiday home last year.
The proposed development will be the fourth Assisted Living development in Scotland, and a first for Ayrshire. It will include 65 high-quality one and two bedroom apartments set within attractive landscaped gardens, designed to complement the characteristics and mix of the surrounding architecture.
Assisted Living is designed specifically for older homeowners, including the frail elderly, to provide flexible personal and domestic care as and when they need it. Care staff are available 24 hours a day and developments feature a wide range of supported living spaces including a serviced restaurant, lounge and guest suite for visitors.
Artist impressions and architectural drawings will be available to view at a public exhibition being held at Club 65, 65 Main Street, Prestwick KA9 1JN on Thursday 30 March, 2017, between 2pm and 7pm. Representatives from the development team will be available to discuss the plans and answer questions.
Russ Stewart, development director at McCarthy & Stone in Scotland said: “We are pleased to be put forward plans for an Assisted Living development in Prestwick which will continue much-needed care for local people at this site. We understand the importance of Malcolm Sargent House to the local community and we hope to bring forward plans that are sympathetic to this.
“Our Assisted Living developments are proven to benefit communities and helps to relieve pressure on local health services. Homeowners support local shops and services and we employ a number of companies during the construction process, as well as permanent staff within the development once it is open, further boosting the local economy.”
“We are committed to consulting with communities and value the feedback we receive greatly so encourage people to attend the exhibition.”
If you are unable to attend the public exhibition, or would like further information, McCarthy & Stone has provided a dedicated freephone information line (0800 088 4322) or visit www.mccarthystoneconsultation.co.uk/prestwick
To find out more about Retirement Living with McCarthy & Stone, visit www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk or call 0800 919 132.