The Mill House shortlisted in Luxury Care Home Awards

The Mill House care home in Skipton has been handpicked as a finalist by property giant Knight Frank in their Luxury Care Home Awards 2024.

The Mill House can be found on the site of an old mill, overlooking the Leeds and Liverpool canal. The judges were impressed by the unique luxury apartments which have been designed to seamlessly blend into the surrounding community, while retaining the original features of the former silk mill. 

Taller rooms and increased window heights contribute to the building’s design to ensure each lounge and dining area benefits from two aspects of natural light, with the building following the natural curve of the canal to provide many of the bedrooms and private terraces with lovely canal views. 

The care home also has sustainable and energy efficient features, including the highest possible Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) “A Rated”, and its interior including many recycled fabrics. 

Rob Martin, Managing Director of Care Services at Anchor, comments:

We are proud to have made the shortlist for such a prestigious award, especially as there are some incredible developments alongside us in this category, of amazing quality and diversity.

Following The Mill House’s recent opening it has been great to see residents loving the high specification and the carefully curated design of the homes in a picturesque location. 

The Mill House is a timeless piece, with its attention to detail in every design feature providing a unique home where our residents will love living in later life. The wellbeing and lifestyle experiences of our residents are a huge priority of ours, so it’s great to be recognised and we are looking forward to the awards.

Since its launch in 2016, the Luxury Care Home Awards have received numerous submissions. This year’s winners will be announced at Knight Frank’s Healthcare Property Lunch this autumn. The submitted care homes are judged based on the design of the homes, the refurbishments and renovation work that have been undertaken, as well as the quality of care provided.

The Mill House was acquired as part of Anchor’s Business Plan ambitions for more and better homes and welcomed around 40 residents from nearby Thornton Hill. Since opening, the care home has formed strong bonds with its local community, including the local primary school and charitable organisations. Read more about how our care homes are very much part of their local community. 

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