Abbeyfield Stirling
17 Allan Park, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 2QG
17 Allan Park, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 2QG
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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
"Abbeyfield House is an elegant Georgian property set within its own grounds in the city of Stirling. The house has 10 spacious rooms each with ensuite shower rooms and a small kitchen area with fridge..." Show more "Abbeyfield House is an elegant Georgian property set within its own grounds in the city of Stirling. The house has 10 spacious rooms each with ensuite shower rooms and a small kitchen area with fridge so that you can prepare your own breakfast. Rooms are unfurnished so that you can bring your own personal possessions and furniture for a real home from home ambience.We have a large lounge and dining area with a television and DVD player for residents to use, so there is always somewhere to sit and enjoy the company of others." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
11 flats. Renovated in 2007. Sizes studio. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff, Visiting management staff (MECCS on Call Housing support Staff), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Garden, summerhouse
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 350 yards; town centre 150 yards; GP 300 yards.
Regular Social activities include: Coffee mornings every Monday, church service on the first Sunday of the month and celebratory parties. Meal(s) available ( lunch & evening meal daily). New residents accepted from 70 years of age.
Housing Authority: Stirling
Social Care Authority: Stirling
Info updated: 18/10/2023
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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
"staff are caring and respectful. A pleasant home rather than an institution. The kitchen staff are very considerate. A good place in my 96th year. Vik..." Show more
"staff are caring and respectful. A pleasant home rather than an institution. The kitchen staff are very considerate. A good place in my 96th year. Vikki looks after my interest, supervise my medication and hospital appointment. Most efficient and helpful manager." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"staff are caring and respectful. A pleasant home rather than an institution. The kitchen staff are very considerate. A good place in my 96th year. Vikki looks after my interest, supervise my medication and hospital appointment. Most efficient and helpful manager." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"My mother moved in in March 2018 following my father's death. The house is very comfortable, she has a lovely room and feels very safe. The staff are ..." Show more
"My mother moved in in March 2018 following my father's death. The house is very comfortable, she has a lovely room and feels very safe. The staff are very kind and caring. The Committee and volunteers meet the residents and my Mum feels able to discuss concerns with them. " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"My mother moved in in March 2018 following my father's death. The house is very comfortable, she has a lovely room and feels very safe. The staff are very kind and caring. The Committee and volunteers meet the residents and my Mum feels able to discuss concerns with them. " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Of all the buildings in which I inspect sprinklers, this is the friendliest with a great atmosphere. Staff and residents are lovely. Doona is the firs..." Show more
"Of all the buildings in which I inspect sprinklers, this is the friendliest with a great atmosphere. Staff and residents are lovely. Doona is the first face I see, always smiling and offering coffee." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Of all the buildings in which I inspect sprinklers, this is the friendliest with a great atmosphere. Staff and residents are lovely. Doona is the first face I see, always smiling and offering coffee." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"I enjoy spending time with the residents and staff. I also fundraise for them. Donna the cook always goes that extra mile for the residents"
Made by a volunteer in 2019
Made by a volunteer in 2019
"This is a caring house where everyone is treated the same. There is nothing too much trouble for the staff; they go the extra bit to care for the resi..." Show more
"This is a caring house where everyone is treated the same. There is nothing too much trouble for the staff; they go the extra bit to care for the residents." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"This is a caring house where everyone is treated the same. There is nothing too much trouble for the staff; they go the extra bit to care for the residents." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Always a lovely welcome when visiting my Mum. I know her needs are being met whilst retaining her independence. A great nurturing environment."
Made by a visitor in 2019
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Abbeyfield Stirling provides a flexible, person-centered service. I visit the house as an independent advocate. Residents consistently tell me that th..." Show more
"Abbeyfield Stirling provides a flexible, person-centered service. I visit the house as an independent advocate. Residents consistently tell me that the staff are wonderful, respectful and thoughtful. They speak with genuine appreciation of all aspects of their quality of life that they are supported to achieve." Show less
Made by a volunteer in 2019
"Abbeyfield Stirling provides a flexible, person-centered service. I visit the house as an independent advocate. Residents consistently tell me that the staff are wonderful, respectful and thoughtful. They speak with genuine appreciation of all aspects of their quality of life that they are supported to achieve." Show less
Made by a volunteer in 2019
"my husband, to whom I had been married for 68 years, died in January 2018. There was no way I could live by myself in our house. There was a vacant ro..." Show more
"my husband, to whom I had been married for 68 years, died in January 2018. There was no way I could live by myself in our house. There was a vacant room here, which I looked at with my family, and agreed to move in, in March 2018" Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"my husband, to whom I had been married for 68 years, died in January 2018. There was no way I could live by myself in our house. There was a vacant room here, which I looked at with my family, and agreed to move in, in March 2018" Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"I think Abbeyfield House provides the ideal solution for my elderly relative who would otherwise be unable to live on her own, but who is not ready fo..." Show more
"I think Abbeyfield House provides the ideal solution for my elderly relative who would otherwise be unable to live on her own, but who is not ready for a nursing home. She is able to live an independent lifestyle while having her daily needs catered for." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"I think Abbeyfield House provides the ideal solution for my elderly relative who would otherwise be unable to live on her own, but who is not ready for a nursing home. She is able to live an independent lifestyle while having her daily needs catered for." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Living in Abbeyfield House gives me the freedom and independence to come and go as I please but at the same time, managing my daily requirements, such..." Show more
"Living in Abbeyfield House gives me the freedom and independence to come and go as I please but at the same time, managing my daily requirements, such as providing meals, laundry, etc" Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Living in Abbeyfield House gives me the freedom and independence to come and go as I please but at the same time, managing my daily requirements, such as providing meals, laundry, etc" Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Abbeyfield is a very pleasant and comfortable place to stay.Manager and the staff are very nice and are very helpful at all times. We are served very ..." Show more
"Abbeyfield is a very pleasant and comfortable place to stay.Manager and the staff are very nice and are very helpful at all times. We are served very tasty and delicious food." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Abbeyfield is a very pleasant and comfortable place to stay.Manager and the staff are very nice and are very helpful at all times. We are served very tasty and delicious food." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"I am relaxed, I enjoy the company. The food is excellent; staff are lovely"
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"My father lives here and he is very happy with the staff, the food and general daily procedures"
Made by a visitor in 2019
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Abbeyfield Stirling has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The staff are very welcoming."
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"the house is in a central position, close to all amenities in Stirling. It is not a laarge house & so it is not like an institution. Our manager Vikki..." Show more
"the house is in a central position, close to all amenities in Stirling. It is not a laarge house & so it is not like an institution. Our manager Vikki makes sure that the house is comfortable, warm and such a nice place for the 12 of us to spend out old age. I wouldn't like to be anywhere else." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"the house is in a central position, close to all amenities in Stirling. It is not a laarge house & so it is not like an institution. Our manager Vikki makes sure that the house is comfortable, warm and such a nice place for the 12 of us to spend out old age. I wouldn't like to be anywhere else." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"It is a very pleasant place to visit my friend. It is always warn and welcoming."
Made by a visitor in 2019
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Abbeyfield House is a great place of employment. I enjoy wirking here. All the residents are great people, and grateful for what I do for them. This i..." Show more
"Abbeyfield House is a great place of employment. I enjoy wirking here. All the residents are great people, and grateful for what I do for them. This is why I love my job at Abbeyfield." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Abbeyfield House is a great place of employment. I enjoy wirking here. All the residents are great people, and grateful for what I do for them. This is why I love my job at Abbeyfield." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"I have a lovely room with my own furniture, ornaments and pictures. The staff are very caring and friendly and always have time for a chat. There is a..." Show more
"I have a lovely room with my own furniture, ornaments and pictures. The staff are very caring and friendly and always have time for a chat. There is a lovely garden where residents can sit out in the summer, and the house is very centrally located, within walking distance of the shops." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"I have a lovely room with my own furniture, ornaments and pictures. The staff are very caring and friendly and always have time for a chat. There is a lovely garden where residents can sit out in the summer, and the house is very centrally located, within walking distance of the shops." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Abbeyfield House has been the perfect housing solution for my mother who is 92. She is well cared for in beautiful surroundings, friendly & supportive..." Show more
"Abbeyfield House has been the perfect housing solution for my mother who is 92. She is well cared for in beautiful surroundings, friendly & supportive staff, & has nourishing home-cooked meals; whilst still retaining a degree of independence. It is a lovely safe home." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Abbeyfield House has been the perfect housing solution for my mother who is 92. She is well cared for in beautiful surroundings, friendly & supportive staff, & has nourishing home-cooked meals; whilst still retaining a degree of independence. It is a lovely safe home." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"It is a safe, caring environment for my mum. It is so reassuring to know she is well looked after by a really caring community of people. There are lo..." Show more
"It is a safe, caring environment for my mum. It is so reassuring to know she is well looked after by a really caring community of people. There are lots of events that support mum and help with loneliness and improve her mental health & well-being." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"It is a safe, caring environment for my mum. It is so reassuring to know she is well looked after by a really caring community of people. There are lots of events that support mum and help with loneliness and improve her mental health & well-being." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"As a visitor I find it very appealing indeed for elderly residents. The accommodation is ideal, meals excellent and very varied; and the staff exceedi..." Show more
"As a visitor I find it very appealing indeed for elderly residents. The accommodation is ideal, meals excellent and very varied; and the staff exceedingly helpful and friendly. All in all first class!" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"As a visitor I find it very appealing indeed for elderly residents. The accommodation is ideal, meals excellent and very varied; and the staff exceedingly helpful and friendly. All in all first class!" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"They are so good - provide excellent care of my mother in law. We don't have to worry because they are kind and she is in a safe, warm, clean environm..." Show more
"They are so good - provide excellent care of my mother in law. We don't have to worry because they are kind and she is in a safe, warm, clean environment. They do great programmes for the residents." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"They are so good - provide excellent care of my mother in law. We don't have to worry because they are kind and she is in a safe, warm, clean environment. They do great programmes for the residents." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"My Mother is very happy there. She is well looked after and feels secure. "
Made by a visitor in 2019
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Abbeyfield house is like a family. I have worked here for 3 years now and love coming to work every day I laugh with the residents who are the nicest..." Show more
"Abbeyfield house is like a family. I have worked here for 3 years now and love coming to work every day I laugh with the residents who are the nicest people. Staff always go that extra mile to make sure they are enjoying life within our home." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Abbeyfield house is like a family. I have worked here for 3 years now and love coming to work every day I laugh with the residents who are the nicest people. Staff always go that extra mile to make sure they are enjoying life within our home." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"A very pleasant and comfortable place to stay. The manager and staff are very nice and are helpful at all times. Meals are lovely and delicious."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I have a comfortable room with tv (incl Sky) and ensuite toilet with shower. Regular meals are served in dining room and very sufficient and nutritiou..." Show more
"I have a comfortable room with tv (incl Sky) and ensuite toilet with shower. Regular meals are served in dining room and very sufficient and nutritious. Manageress holds regular meetings to hear our views." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I have a comfortable room with tv (incl Sky) and ensuite toilet with shower. Regular meals are served in dining room and very sufficient and nutritious. Manageress holds regular meetings to hear our views." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I like being here because I get help if I need it and we are well fed and entertained when we wish it. The staff are most considerate. I hope I'll be ..." Show more
"I like being here because I get help if I need it and we are well fed and entertained when we wish it. The staff are most considerate. I hope I'll be able to be permanent!" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I like being here because I get help if I need it and we are well fed and entertained when we wish it. The staff are most considerate. I hope I'll be able to be permanent!" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Abbeyfield has a homely atmosphere engendered by the manager and staff who are considerate, respectful and Friendly. The cuisine is excellent, and ind..." Show more
"Abbeyfield has a homely atmosphere engendered by the manager and staff who are considerate, respectful and Friendly. The cuisine is excellent, and individual tastes are catered for. In the eventide of my life I am grateful that "my lines have fallen in pleasant places"" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Abbeyfield has a homely atmosphere engendered by the manager and staff who are considerate, respectful and Friendly. The cuisine is excellent, and individual tastes are catered for. In the eventide of my life I am grateful that "my lines have fallen in pleasant places"" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"A lovely house and garden. Staff who do their best to care for us + keep us happy. A very well run house providing comfort, companionship and safety i..." Show more
"A lovely house and garden. Staff who do their best to care for us + keep us happy. A very well run house providing comfort, companionship and safety in old age." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"A lovely house and garden. Staff who do their best to care for us + keep us happy. A very well run house providing comfort, companionship and safety in old age." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I feel very relaxed now at Abbeyfield. There is a nice atmosphere and the food is much better. It's nice and friendly now."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Abbeyfield is a lovely homely place for people to live; it is relaxing and has great meals, The staff are lovely and always go that wee bit extra to ..." Show more
"Abbeyfield is a lovely homely place for people to live; it is relaxing and has great meals, The staff are lovely and always go that wee bit extra to help." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Abbeyfield is a lovely homely place for people to live; it is relaxing and has great meals, The staff are lovely and always go that wee bit extra to help." Show less
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 2017.
Category: Retirement housing under 25 units.
Sponsor: .
Category: Retirement housing under 25 units.
Sponsor: .
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Retirement housing under 25 units.
Sponsor: ERoSH.
Category: Retirement housing under 25 units.
Sponsor: ERoSH.
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Retirement housing under 25 units.
Sponsor: ERoSH.
Category: Retirement housing under 25 units.
Sponsor: ERoSH.