Frequently Asked Questions

For those seeking it we offer a perfect blend of freedom, peace and independence.
With trained staff, home cooking, maintained gardens, medical services, shops and post office close at hand –and with regular buses into town.

Home cooking provides daily lunch and High tea at close of day, taken in the dining room they are enjoyable social occasions. A personal choice, one house breakfast in the dining room, for the other Breakfast Ingredients are provided so residents may breakfast in their Flats at their leisure.

WIFI is provided, likewise TV plugs and Aerials. With such a wide and varied choice we have found telephones are best left entirely to the resident. WIFI, only yesterday rarely wanted , is now a must for every resident. Community TV is provided in the lounge with ariel connections in the Flats for personal TVs.

Pay us a visit, stay have a coffee, join us for lunch, have a chat with Abbeyfield’s residents over lunch. Maybe even come and stay for a weeks free trial.

Anyone who wants to enjoy living in his or her own home, but would benefit from some extra reassurance and support. At Abbeyfield, you can quickly feel at home in your new flat, and will enjoy making new friends at your leisure. We welcome older people from every walk of life, regardless of ethnic origin, gender, sexuality, class or religious beliefs.

We aren’t a ‘care home’ although of course, we care. It’s the perfect blend of independence and peace of mind. We offer lovely, rented one-bedroom or studio apartments, for you to furnish with your own belongings; home-cooked meals; beautiful houses in great locations; regular social events; and a friendly helping-hand when you want it.

Yes! We primarily cater for older people living on their own. However, some couples do live in our houses.

Charges vary slightly from house to house and from flat to flat, but are significantly lower than many people expect. Prices currently start at around £400 per week, inclusive of food and utility bills. If affordability is an issue, you may be entitled to claim Income Support or Housing Benefit. Your amount of savings can affect your entitlement to benefit. Please also feel free to get in touch about our Bursary should you still need help with fees.

Your room is your own home. So yes, it’s yours to look after, tidy and clean. However we do help and as part of our service, we clean your en-suite bathroom on a weekly basis, and give your flat a regular deep-clean for you.

All rooms are freshly decorated and come with carpet and curtains but are unfurnished This allows you to bring your own choice of furniture and furnishings to help recreate a home from home. Some houses also have kitchenettes – perfect for making a cup of tea or hot snacks.

Unfortunately pets are not allowed although caged animals can usually be accommodated. However, larger animals such as cats and dogs can be more difficult.

Minor illnesses can be managed within Abbeyfield houses. In many houses, Abbeyfield’s residents are able to bring-in paid care services, whose costs are either covered privately, or by Social Services. If you have to stay in hospital for any reason, your flat will still, of course, be waiting for your when you come out. Should you require long term, or nursing care, other arrangements may have to be made in consultation with you, your family, and the local health authority.

Call us today on 01268 530 414 or 01268 550 880 and we can talk through our current vacancies and discuss which house might suit you best.