A residential care home with a butler and chauffeur service has opened in Battersea.

Albert Suites, described as a “new benchmark in nursing care”, is a care home that delivers “authentic choice” to the elderly and those requiring care for illnesses or rehabilitation.

Residents, who have butlers and chauffeurs available to them, are under no strict time constraints- they eat when and what they want.

Director of care Linda Ryan said: “Why should we be on a rigid time regime?

“Meal times and waking times are tailored to a resident’s preference, and we advocate self-medication-where feasible- to foster a sense of independence.”

The menu changes on a daily basis.

On top of the butler service, which serves barista coffee, there is a concierge, swimming pool, gym, hairdresser and a beauty salon.

Ms Ryan said: “For many residents, life at the Albert Suites is richer and more fulfilling than life outside.”

The home offers physical rehabilitation, convalescence care, post-op care, holiday stays, and tailored individual packages.

Activities are based on what residents want to do, rather than set mundane activities. For example, a retired economist went out to attend a lecture on finance.

The director said: “The Albert Suites’ dedication to deliver personalised, responsive and effective care is one of the many ways in which we set ourselves apart from the broader nursing care network.

“Authentic choice is paramount – residents have the autonomy to determine their own routine, so that they are able to maintain their lifestyles as far as possible, supported by a team of care experts who are always on hand.”

The Albert Suites, located just across from Battersea Park, are priced at £2,000 per week.