A care home operator has expanded with a 100-job venture.
Exemplar Health Care has opened Laurel Place, in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
The 32-bedroom base will support adults living with complex mental health needs, dementia and neuro and physical disabilities.
Bosses at Rotherham-headquartered Exemplar Health Care say the site, which also features six single occupancy apartments, will provide long-term community care for adults facing prolonged hospital stays.