Keepmoat is underway with a £12.4 million care home development in Darwen, Lancashire.

The contractor has begun building the 119-home scheme for Together Housing Association, along with Blackburn with Darwen Council.

The development will offer homes for people over the age of 50 and comprises of 85 self-contained apartments and 34 two-bedroom bungalows. On-site facilities will include a resident's lounge, a restaurant, a hair and beauty salon and secluded gardens.

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Frank Mondino, area director for Keepmoat in the North West, said: "We have worked in partnership with Together Housing and Blackburn Council on previous projects and this scheme embraces our shared vision of providing quality housing options for the ageing population in Lancashire.

"We have delivered substantial extra care and specialist projects for older people and this new facility in Darwen will not only provide a safe environment, but the on-site amenities will enhance social inclusion."

Sue Lewis, Together Housing's Head of Supported Housing, added: "This is a huge undertaking by the Together Housing Group and one we're delighted to be making, in partnership with the Council and Keepmoat."

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