St Ives Place, located in the rural market town of Ringwood, is a contemporary retirement care facility made up of a 60 bedroom residential care home, 16 two and three bedroom apartments, and 4 three bedroom cottages, all meticulously finished to a very high standard. Hopkins carried out a design & build contract for all mechanical, electrical and public health services on the development and were involved in the design from the initial planning application stage. The project utilised innovative design services which included gas absorption heat pumps to generate domestic hot water and LTHW heating services. The emergency nurse call system provides 24 hour care for older people, as well as specialist care for people living with dementia. The home offers best in class facilities, with en-suite rooms for 60 residents, as well as a café, hair and beauty salon, craft room, bakery, lounges, library and landscaped gardens. Th inclusion of apartments and cottages within the development is designed to meet the needs if those who, in their retirement years, wish to lead independent lives but have the security of knowing assistance and support is available if required.
