Marigold House, a newly constructed care home built to exemplary Passivhaus standards, opened its doors on Friday 25 April to welcome friends and family, community leaders, and residents.
Marigold House Care Home Open Day
Marigold House, a newly constructed 63-bedroom care home, began welcoming residents from Westlands Care Home on 20 February, with the final two residents completed last Wednesday. Now settled, all residents are enjoying the modern purpose-built, beautifully furnished home that has created a safe, warm, and truly homely atmosphere for all who live and work there.
Jim, one of the new residents, shared:
“From the very first time I saw Marigold, I thought it was beautiful. I love it here, the staff are very nice, and they are friendly too. We have a good laugh as well.”
The positive impact of the new environment is already being felt, with Lilly commenting:
“It’s a lovely place and I have my own freedom. I am able to make my own cup of tea and my own breakfast, which has given me back my independence. I am also making breakfast and the odd cup of tea for my friends.”
These residents were joined by individuals who attend the on-site day centre, many of whom have been enjoying their new, fully accessible dedicated space for several weeks. Together, they took part in the celebration event, adding to the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the day.
The Welcome Open Day offered the wider Leighton Buzzard community an opportunity to tour the facilities, learn more about the home, and meet the residents and staff. Guests included the Mayor of Leighton Buzzard, community representatives and local neighbours who toured the spacious and beautifully designed indoor areas and the garden, which is already proving to be a favourite among residents and day centre visitors.
Marigold House is run by Care is Central, a company that is wholly owned by Central Bedfordshire Council.
Find out more about Marigold House.
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