Woodlands
Woodlands Drive, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1QU
Woodlands Drive, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1QU
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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
"Situated in the lovely market town of Skipton, famous for 900 year old medieval Skipton Castle, Woodlands is a beautifully converted manor house with an extension, combining the tradition and elegance..." Show more "Situated in the lovely market town of Skipton, famous for 900 year old medieval Skipton Castle, Woodlands is a beautifully converted manor house with an extension, combining the tradition and elegance of the past with the modern conveniences of today.Woodlands offers 31 wonderfully homely one and two bed apartments which give you the privacy and comfort of your own space and you can find companionship with our other residents. Each apartment is fully carpeted with en-suite facilities, but comes unfurnished, allowing you to decorate and personalise your room to your own taste with your favourite belongings." Show less
Main Facts
Housing-with-care
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord) and Shared Ownership
Care provider: Esk Moors Caring Limited
31 flats. Built in 1860 and renovated in 2013. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Extra Care scheme with Visiting management staff, Non-resident management staff (24 hours, 7 days) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Garden, Activities room, Hairdressing salon, well being centre, Wifi available
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 300 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s).
Meal(s) available (one home-cooked meal every day). New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: North Yorkshire
Social Care Authority: North Yorkshire
Info updated: 31/05/2020
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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
"31 apartments, to support residents, we are a speacial community extended family and welcome people from the wider community we support each other res..." Show more
"31 apartments, to support residents, we are a speacial community extended family and welcome people from the wider community we support each other residents and staff alike and include the residents families celebrating all the ups and downs but always supporting together when life can occassionaly gets us down" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"31 apartments, to support residents, we are a speacial community extended family and welcome people from the wider community we support each other residents and staff alike and include the residents families celebrating all the ups and downs but always supporting together when life can occassionaly gets us down" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Since my father moved into Woodlands in March 2017, he has "come back to life". My mother died in January 2012 and after that my father became increa..." Show more
"Since my father moved into Woodlands in March 2017, he has "come back to life". My mother died in January 2012 and after that my father became increasingly lonely and withdrawn. Woodlands has given him a most comfortable apartment, close to family, with new friends and activities. Thank you!" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Since my father moved into Woodlands in March 2017, he has "come back to life". My mother died in January 2012 and after that my father became increasingly lonely and withdrawn. Woodlands has given him a most comfortable apartment, close to family, with new friends and activities. Thank you!" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"My mother is in Woodands and it is so much better than the other homes/independent living facilities she has been in. She is blind and quite deaf. Sta..." Show more
"My mother is in Woodands and it is so much better than the other homes/independent living facilities she has been in. She is blind and quite deaf. Staff are helpful and kind, and her apartment is excellent" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"My mother is in Woodands and it is so much better than the other homes/independent living facilities she has been in. She is blind and quite deaf. Staff are helpful and kind, and her apartment is excellent" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"I like Woodlands because it is a small development and it has a family atmosphere, with both residents and staff knowing eachother."
Made by a staff member in 2019
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Woodlands is in a beautiful location, the staff are caring, and they make the residents, who are proud to call it their home, very happy."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
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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.
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Housing-with-care under 41 units.
Sponsor: FirstPort.
Category: Housing-with-care under 41 units.
Sponsor: FirstPort.