A £23 million luxury care home, which features a cinema, café, hair salon and gym supported by an in-house physiotherapist, has officially opened in Bath.

Cllr Dine Romero with Aneurin Brown, Jenny Mann and Avnish Goyal CBE | Photo © Hallmark Care Homes
More than 100 guests, including the city’s Mayor Councillor Dine Romero, were invited to experience Hallmark Midford Manor, a new 80-bed residential, dementia and nursing home.
Local businesses and care professionals enjoyed a taste of the food on offer at the home on Frome Road and watched demonstrations from some of the home’s 80 new team members, as well as viewing the facilities which include 14 luxurious suites in a unique retirement living setting called The Residences.
Residents have access to a premium suite with a kitchenette and exclusive amenities, such as a cocktail bar and terrace, fine dining and concierge services.
Other features at the home include a sensory room to support residents living with dementia, a craft room, and a celebration area for family gatherings and special events.
Outside, there is a summer house, a gardening club area with raised planters, and a play area for use by visiting grandchildren and St Martin’s Garden Primary School, which is next door.
The afternoon event concluded with speeches and a performance from a string quartet.
Commissioning manager at Hallmark’s Midford Manor, Jenny Mann, said: “We had a fabulous time introducing our new home to the Bath community and 80 dedicated team members, who are passionate about supporting residents to thrive in later life.
“Much thought and consideration has gone into Midford Manor to help residents live active, independent and fulfilled lives.
“We have lots of spaces in which residents and their loved ones can enjoy quality time together and make new memories.
“We are excited to see what the future holds for Midford Manor and would like to thank the local community for the incredible warm welcome we have received to date.”
Mayor Dine Romero added: “It was a joyful afternoon having a look around the home and meeting the team.
“I was particularly interested to hear that children from the local schools are involved with the lives of residents and to learn of Hallmark’s commitment to local produce.
“I can tell the residents are truly going to have a fantastic time living here.”