The scheme, called Leacroft, is being developed in partnership with St Albans City and District Council, which needs to replace outdated facilities that do not meet current wheelchair access standards.
Willmott Dixon has built several hundred homes for Housing 21 around the country in recent years.
The contractor鈥檚 care sector manager, Debbie Waldron, said: 鈥淲orking with Housing 21, we鈥檒l be bringing our collective experience and know-how to provide homes and a living environment that allow people in the latter stages of their lives to enjoy an active and independent lifestyle, while also living in a community they can depend on, with close support and care provision when required.鈥
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