Island care home to undergo £1.1m renovation

The Adelaide was built in 1985 in Ryde and not been upgraded since.

An Isle of Wight care home is set to undergo a £1.1m refurbishment following council investment.

The Adelaide, in Ryde, helps residents regain their independence following hospital stays or crises at home and was built in 1985.

Having not been upgraded since it opened, the home will receive a full redecoration and reconfiguration under Isle of Wight Council's plans.

Debbie Andre, the council's adult social care chief, said the investment was a "testament" to the authority's "commitment to providing high-quality care".

"The Adelaide has been a cornerstone of our community for decades, and these improvements will ensure it continues to serve our residents effectively for many years to come," Ms Andre added.

Among the improvements scheduled for the home are new heating and ventilation systems and the installation of double glazing into every window.

Existing communal spaces will also be "enhanced", the council said.

Once renovated, the home will feature 23 bedrooms and "refreshed facilities designed to continue its mission of helping residents maintain their independence".

To facilitate the renovations, The Adelaide has closed to all new admissions, with contractors taking over the site from April.

The council said it expected the works to last "up to 12 months", with the home's staff redeployed to other roles within the local authority during that time.

It added that ten separate flats on the site, known as Adelaide Court, would "remain occupied and operational".

The project follows the completion last year of a £1.3m renovation of The Adelaide's sister home, The Gouldings in Freshwater.