The Rohais-based facility provides care and opportunity for people with serious disabilities in as close to a family atmosphere as possible.
It accommodates 11 full-time residents as well as respite visitors, all of whom are managing the daily challenges of severe disability and in many cases, permanent paralysis.
The Home has about 40 members of staff, and also welcomes the families of residents inside.
The charity receives no direct funding or grants from the States and each year has to generate about £1.5m. to maintain the property and provide care.
The roof of the building started leaking following Storm Ciaran in November 2023.
It had been getting progressively worse over the course of a year when a ceiling hole had formed in a resident’s bathroom and buckets were being used to catch drips in bedrooms.
At the time, staff said that most of the residents were used to it, as work and maintenance had to be done on a regular basis due to the age of the building, but said that nonetheless it was upsetting and unsettling for those who lived there.
‘Our priority has always been, and will always be, our residents. We want to ensure they continue to receive not only the very best care, but that they do so in a home that is truly fit for purpose,’ said chairman Rob Shepherd.
‘A great deal has changed in the 40 years we have called Shorncliffe home, both in terms of care standards and the needs of those we support. We also know there are more people in our community who could benefit from our services, but within our current premises we are limited in what we can provide.
‘We are exploring several different options, but it would be remiss of us not to reach out to the wider community. You never know what opportunities may come to light, and these conversations could play an important role in shaping an exciting next chapter for the Cheshire Home.’
In the home, residents are encouraged to take part in activities which align with their interests and to live independent and rewarding lives which they may not have been able to do in a hospital setting.
In addition to daily care, the home provides specialist medical support with registered nurses and posture specialists forming part of the wider team.
A fleet of accessible vehicles allows residents to take trips out with their families or attend social activities or medical appointments.
The charity hosts and partakes in fundraising events throughout the year, such as the Boxing Day Swim, Havelet Regatta and a Pancake Day at the Town Church, which did not happen this week due to building work going on in the church, to generate funds for its services.
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