In addition to the “village” like masterplan is The Bellfield Centre which provides 116 single bedrooms for Intermediate Care, Palliative Care, Long Term Residential Care and Assessment. Designed to promote independence, dignity and familiarity . I t responds directly to the needs of the elderly and those living with dementia. Working closely with the Dementia Services Development Centre at the University of Stirling, the design embeds evidence ‑ based dementia ‑ friendly principles at every scale . These principles range from the village ‑ like masterplan to the layout of household clusters and internal finishes.
Courtyard and street ‑ like master planning enhance legibility, calm movement and intuitive wayfinding across the site. Reception areas, care hubs and support spaces are arranged to reduce travel distances, while adaptable clinical and residential zones support multidisciplinary practice and future service transformation. Integrated team bases strengthen collaboration between clinical, social care and community teams.
Light, materiality and landscape shape a therapeutic and sustainable environment. Daylit interiors, robust finishes and a fabric ‑ first passive strategy reduce energy use and carbon impact while improving comfort. Landscaped courtyards and community gardens enhance biodiversity and offer restorative, sensory outdoor environments that support rehabilitation, activity and social connection.
Embedded within a wider estate strategy and shaped by extensive staff, patient and community consultation, Stirling Care Village provides an inclusive, supportive and energy ‑ efficient setting that elevates wellbeing and strengthens integrated care for the region.
