At the heart of the village of Sandford, in North Somerset, the foundations of a new care community are under construction.

Built on the landmark site of the old Station at Sandford, this innovative sheltered housing facility will incorporate the latest technologies, services and amenities, underpinned by flexible, professional support and care. This fourth service is now firmly on track for the St Monica Trust and the seeds of a vibrant new community are being sown to create all the elements that combine to enable residents to live fulfilled, dignified and independent lives.

The historic station buildings are being carefully renovated. Some, like the old barn and the former Station Master's house, are being converted to provide high quality, two and three bedroom homes. One, two and three bedroom apartments with both individual and communal gardens have been designed to give a wide range of choice for residents living out and about around the village. Similar one and two bedroom accommodation is being built close to central facilities, sheltered from the elements beneath an airy glass atrium. Inside, a restaurant, activity centre, health spa and specialist gym are just some of the facilities under construction. Outdoors, plans are in place for a variety of communal gardens, sporting facilities and residents' allotments. Care and support is available to everyone, wherever they choose to live, providing a service that can adapt as the needs of residents change.

Adjacent to the new retirement village, the St Monica Trust is building a separate self-contained care facility. The first of its kind in the country, it is dedicated to delivering exceptionally high standards of support that will maximise quality of life and independence for residents living with dementia.