Abbeyfield House
Jollyboys Lane North, Felsted, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 3DU
Jollyboys Lane North, Felsted, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 3DU
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Comfort, companionship and security
Living at home can become harder as you get older. But choosing to move into supported living accommodation doesn't have to mean losing your independence. In fact, many of our residents tell us it feels like a new beginning.
Manager's Description
"Set up in 1969, Abbeyfield House was completely rebuilt just over 20 years ago and had a total refurbishment including adding new rooms in 2017. We now have 14 rooms which all come with en-suite showe..." Show more "Set up in 1969, Abbeyfield House was completely rebuilt just over 20 years ago and had a total refurbishment including adding new rooms in 2017. We now have 14 rooms which all come with en-suite shower rooms, with a lift giving you access to all floors." Show lessMain Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
14 flats. Built in 1969 and renovated in 2017. Sizes studio.
Resident management staff (24 hours)
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 10 yards; shop 0.25 mile(s); post office 0.25 mile(s); town centre 4 mile(s); GP 400 yards; social centre 4 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Visits from Friendship Club, Womens Institute, Bridge Club and several choral and music groups; annual parties and celebrations; regular events and activities. Meal(s) available (two homemade meals every day). New residents accepted from 70 years of age.
Housing Authority: Uttlesford
Social Care Authority: Essex
Info updated: 30/04/2020
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Availability
Abbefield welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this House.Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"The house is very welcoming to friends, family and visitors. The tenants are very complimentary about the staff and the facilities within the scheme...." Show more
"The house is very welcoming to friends, family and visitors. The tenants are very complimentary about the staff and the facilities within the scheme. There is always a welcoming atmosphere from tenants and staff. As a small scheme it is very homely, tenants appear very happy." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"The house is very welcoming to friends, family and visitors. The tenants are very complimentary about the staff and the facilities within the scheme. There is always a welcoming atmosphere from tenants and staff. As a small scheme it is very homely, tenants appear very happy." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
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Comfort, companionship and security
Living at home can become harder as you get older. But choosing to move into supported living accommodation doesn't have to mean losing your independence. In fact, many of our residents tell us it feels like a new beginning.