A care home and rehabilitation centre has announced the merger of two of its sites.

Askham Village Community and Askham Rehab have announced that Askham Place and Askham Court will now operate under a single Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration.

The combined site will be known as Askham Court.

The merger is intended to enhance the quality of care and rehabilitation services provided to residents.

Following recent renovations, Askham Court now has 32 beds, each with accessible private ensuites and overhead ceiling hoist tracks.

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The rooms are designed to meet various rehabilitation and long-term care needs.

The short-stay wing offers intensive neurorehabilitation, while the long-term care wing provides support for residents with chronic neurological conditions, neuro-palliative care, and prolonged disorders of consciousness (PDOC).

The merger aims to provide continuity and consistency of care, with no changes to staffing or the level of care provided.

Mavrick Leveille, associate director at Askham Village Community, said: "By uniting Askham Place and Askham Court under one CQC registration, we are ensuring a more unified, consistent care experience for our residents.

"This merger benefits residents, staff, and families alike, while preserving the exceptional standard of care Askham is known for.

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"The expanded wings at Askham Court enable us to serve a wide range of care needs, from short-term neurorehabilitation to long-term support for chronic conditions, ensuring comfort and continuity throughout the rehab pathway."

The merger also aims to strengthen the rehabilitation services at Askham Rehab, encouraging better collaboration between teams and fostering an integrated approach to recovery.

As a result, rehab residents will benefit from a more coordinated and personalised care experience.

Askham Rehab is part of Askham Village Community and offers a holistic, multidisciplinary approach, ensuring that each resident receives personalised, goal-oriented rehabilitation aimed at restoring independence and improving quality of life.