Queen Alexandra Cottage Homes
557 Seaside, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 6NE
557 Seaside, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 6NE
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"Our Independent Living provides comfortable and secure accommodation. We combine the opportunity for our residents to lead a full and active life safe in the knowledge that daily support is always ava..." Show more "Our Independent Living provides comfortable and secure accommodation. We combine the opportunity for our residents to lead a full and active life safe in the knowledge that daily support is always available from our Homes Management team. Every effort will be made to help residents to remain independent whilst respecting the need for dignity and privacy.Situated in the St. Anthony’s area of Eastbourne, the Homes have easy access to local bus routes and amenities such as shops, Post Office, churches and hairdressers. Our award-winning accommodation comprises of 36 one-bedroom flats, 15 studio flats and 9 bungalows which is set around easily accessible and beautiful landscaped gardens. All our accommodation is linked to Lifeline to provide further peace of mind.
All our residents have the choice to join in with our varied activities programme in our large and modern lounges. We have indoor bowls, bingo, singers, barbecues and themed evenings to name but a few and are always open to new suggestions! During the summer months we arrange outings for cream teas, theatre trips and shows.
The following criteria need to be met when applying for accommodation within our Independent Living community; you would need to be over retirement age, have a link with Eastbourne and be of limited means. For further information or to arrange a visit then please contact us." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing / Close care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Queen Alexandra Cottage Homes
60 flats, bungalows. Built in 1906 and renovated in 2007. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
on-site care staff, Resident management staff, Visiting management staff (Lifeline call system on when Homes Manager off duty) (7 days) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Stair lift(s), Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Library, In the lounge area are communal TV, table tennis, darts, wii, and use of laptop + skype
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 10 yards; shop 30 yards; post office 30 yards; town centre 2 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s).
This almshouse charity caters for: persons of limited means with a link with Eastbourne. Frequent Social activities include: computer lessons, bingo, coffee mornings, indoor bowls, arts & crafts, hand bell ringing, film nights, themed supper evenings, entertainers, and outings., organised by Manager and assistant managers. Meal(s) available (lunch 2 days a week (not always same days) + Sunday carvery fortnightly). New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Eastbourne
Social Care Authority: East Sussex
Info updated: 16/10/2021
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Availability
Check with Queen Alexandra Cottage Homes - none notified to EAC - Advertise vacancies / sales.Residents' views
A number of residents have used EAC's resident consultation card game to give their views on aspects of where they live. They gave top marks to this scheme for: Activities and outings
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National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2010.
Category: Retirement housing 60 units and over.
Sponsor: Gentoo Living.
Category: Retirement housing 60 units and over.
Sponsor: Gentoo Living.
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2012.
Category: Retirement housing 60 units and over.
Sponsor: Retirement Homesearch Ltd.
Category: Retirement housing 60 units and over.
Sponsor: Retirement Homesearch Ltd.
