Work has started on a £20million care village at Grove House in Harrogate, which is expected to create around 200 jobs.
Springfield Healthcare is transforming the historic Skipton Road site into a community featuring a 76-bed care home, eight town houses and care suites within Grove House itself.
The purpose-built care home will provide accommodation and support for older people, while the two-bedroom town houses will offer independent living, with private gardens and dedicated parking.
The homes have been designed to be energy efficient, helping to keep running costs low.
A further phase will see Grove House restored and converted into care suites. Residents across the development will be able to access different levels of support as their needs change, helping them remain within the same community.
The project is expected to create jobs in care, hospitality, catering, management and other support roles.
Graeme Lee, Founder of Springfield Healthcare, said:
“Breaking ground at Grove House marks a hugely significant moment for Springfield Healthcare and for Harrogate. This is a project that reflects our long-term vision for care.
"We are committed to creating outstanding places where older people can live well, feel part of their community and receive the right support as their needs change.
“I am incredibly proud that we are able to re-establish Grove House and its spectacular surroundings as a place with a meaningful future at the heart of the community.
"It is a site with a remarkable history, and we have a real opportunity to respect that heritage while creating something truly special for future generations.”
Built in 1745, Grove House was once home to Samson Fox, the Victorian inventor, philanthropist and former Harrogate mayor.
It later served as a hospital during the First World War before becoming the headquarters of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes.
Springfield Healthcare says the development will preserve the building’s historic significance while giving the site a new purpose.
Paul Philips, CEO of Springfield Healthcare, said:
“We want Grove House to be somewhere people are proud to live, families feel confident in the care their loved ones receive, and the wider community can feel connected to.
“This is also a major investment in Harrogate, creating around 200 jobs and bringing new opportunities for people who want to build a career in care, hospitality and the wider care sector. We are excited to see the vision begin to take shape.”
The Yorkshire-based care provider has been supporting communities for almost 60 years.
In October 2024, Springfield Healthcare sold six Yorkshire care villages to American Healthcare REIT following a 12-year partnership with BGF.
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