A luxury care home boasting a cinema and a hair salon is set to open in Southampton.

Work is now underway on the new Care UK home in Banister Road.

The multi-million-pound facility will provide residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for up to 80 older people.

A total of 97 jobs will also be created.

Justin Daley, development project manager for Care UK, said: “We’re delighted to share that work has commenced at Southampton’s new site – this impressive development reflects our commitment to improving residential care in the region.

“At Care UK we take great pride in the build quality of each home, carefully considering design and layout in order to improve the everyday experiences of those living in a care environment.

“This thoughtfully planned new home will live up to these standards, providing a high-quality home for older people in Southampton and surrounding areas."

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The home - which is expected to welcome the first residents in December 2025 - will include a cinema, café, and hair salon.

A secure and wheelchair-friendly landscaped outdoor space will include sensory gardens, water features and seating.

Neil Carter, managing director at Carter Lauren Construction Limited, said: “Construction is off to a great start and we’re on track to complete the work by December 2025.

“We’re thrilled to be working with Care UK on their brand-new Southampton care home, bringing our expertise as a developer to the project.

“We’re already looking forward to reaching our next milestone in the coming months.”