We are excited to share the completion of a significant phase in the ongoing renovation of Briardene Care Home in Westerhope, with the completion of a new two-storey extension which introduces eight new bedrooms with ensuite wetrooms, along with a new lounge and dining room for residents to enjoy.
Each new bedroom has been professionally designed to provide large, premium living spaces, combining high-quality furniture and decor with thoughtful, resident-focussed design. The bedrooms each boast a modern ensuite wetroom to support resident comfort and independence – while ensuring the spaces continue to meet the evolving expectations of modern elderly care residents.
New: Bright and Airy Residents Lounge
In addition, the accompanying lounge and dining areas provide stylish, contemporary spaces that encourage both relaxation and social connection; offering residents greater choice and flexibility in how they spend their time. The design and layout of these new environments have been specially curated to reflect Mariposa Care’s ongoing commitment to enhancing resident lifestyle, experience and wellbeing.
New: Spacious Dining Room
These changes also embody Mariposa Care’s vision to further raise the standard of elderly care environments within the local Newcastle-upon-Tyne area through continuous investment and innovation.
Chris Beastall, Development Director at Mariposa Care, said:
“The completion of this extension marks a major step forward for Briardene. These new bedrooms and communal spaces have been designed to offer a modern, premium living environment that truly reflects what individuals want from later life today. We’re proud to be investing in a home that not only meets care needs but also enhances everyday life for residents throughout the home – all whilst redefining the standard of what a care home experience should be.”
These brand-new bedrooms at Briardene Care Home are available to reserve now.
Further improvements to the home are scheduled to complete in June 2026, with the renovation programme at Briardene now entering its final stage, which will include upgrades to 16 existing bedrooms as well as the introduction of a specialist dementia café facility at the heart of the home.
Coming soon: Briardene Cafe. *AI-generated image for visual purposes only.*
This new space will provide a unique and welcoming destination for residents and visitors alike; designed to reflect locally-familiar experiences from outside the home and support meaningful social interaction in a comfortable, dementia-friendly environment.
For further information or to enquire about reserving a bedroom, please contact Briardene Care Home on 0191 286 3212 or visit mariposacare.com/briardene/.
