A CHEPSTOW residential home could be closed as part of plans to build a new, bespoke facility.

Severn View Residential Home, opened in 1979, could be closed as part of plans to construct a new care facility on Crick Road near Caldicot.

A report, which will go before Monmouthshire County Council’s (MCC) Cabinet today (6th December), will discuss the potential closure of Severn View, which currently comprises 25 long term beds for people living with dementia, four short term respite beds for people living with dementia, and one long term bed for older frail people.

The report says the development would be a “unique opportunity for Monmouthshire to lead within the county and nationally” in a facility that would provide 24 hour care.

Initial proposals for the new facility detail three households of eight to support 24 people with long term care and one household of eight to support short term care.

According to the report, the current home at Severn View has a number of weaknesses, one of which is the lack of en suite bedrooms. The report states this is becoming “increasingly unviable” and there is potential to be given a non-compliance order from the Welsh Care and Social Services Inspectorate.

The new care home, and the closure of Severn View, would “ensure a sustainable and long term role in the provision of residential services for people living with dementia.”

Capital costs for the venture have been calculated between £3.8m and £4m, while figures in the report state a valuation of Severn View Residential Home gives an initial estimate of £750,000 sale value.

Improvements in efficiency mean the council should see a £12,670 saving on the annual budget.

It is recommended in the report that Cabinet gives approval for the formation of a business case.