Buchanan House

Retirement housing
180 Buchanan Street, Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, ML5 1DL
180 Buchanan Street, Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, ML5 1DL

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Manager's Description

"Coatbridge was built in 1994 in a quiet residential area surrounded by enclosed landscaped gardens and private off-street parking for our residents. We have ten rooms, most of which are ensuite or hav..." Show more "Coatbridge was built in 1994 in a quiet residential area surrounded by enclosed landscaped gardens and private off-street parking for our residents. We have ten rooms, most of which are ensuite or have a bathroom or shower close by for your personal use. Rooms are unfurnished so that you can bring your own furniture and personal possessions. There are facilities in each room for making breakfasts and refreshments." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
10 flats. Built in 1994. Sizes studio.
Visiting management staff (local authority), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Garden
Regular Social activities include: An extensive activity programme within the House. Meal(s) available (two meals every day).
Housing Authority: North Lanarkshire
Social Care Authority: North Lanarkshire

Info updated: 30/04/2020
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Availability

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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:
Consultation
Number / size of facilities
Privacy
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the garden

Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards

"Abbeyfield House Coatbridge is a super place to live and work ,there are ten people living in our house, all individuals with varied interests and dif..." Show more
"Abbeyfield House Coatbridge is a super place to live and work ,there are ten people living in our house, all individuals with varied interests and different outlooks on life but when we come together we are one big happy family " Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019

"Our house is a happy busy place.Residents enjoy various activities .I have been employed here for 15 years and love my job ."
Made by a staff member in 2019

"Caring staff! Nice home cooked food that is varied each day "
Made by a visitor in 2019

"My gran resided here for the last year of her life! She loved it and the community feel it had, the staff were so welcoming and always included us in ..." Show more
"My gran resided here for the last year of her life! She loved it and the community feel it had, the staff were so welcoming and always included us in any special lunches or celebrations within the home." Show less

Made by a visitor in 2019

"They were so nice to my mother in law. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to relatives."
Made by a visitor in 2019

"Staff are very friendly and super efficient. The meals are wholesome and healthy and there’s a lovely atmosphere as soon as you walk through the doo..." Show more
"Staff are very friendly and super efficient. The meals are wholesome and healthy and there’s a lovely atmosphere as soon as you walk through the door." Show less

Made by a visitor in 2019

"Abbeyfield Coatbridge has a happy and friendly atmosphere."
Made by a staff member in 2019

"It is a very unique service providing support to 10 vulnerable adults over 55 years old, providing daily support including nutritious home cooked meal..." Show more
"It is a very unique service providing support to 10 vulnerable adults over 55 years old, providing daily support including nutritious home cooked meals daily. The contentment of a safe secure environment, in a homely setting." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019

"I enjoy living in this safe and friendly home. People cannot do enough to help you in every way and the food is excellent."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I am well looked after and fed plenty. Very friendly staff who listen."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I am a carer and regularly visit the complex. I find the staff very professional, helpful and will go over and above their duty to help staff and resi..." Show more
"I am a carer and regularly visit the complex. I find the staff very professional, helpful and will go over and above their duty to help staff and residents in need, and visitors." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017

"Have no complaints."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I work here as a home support worker. Very homely feeling when you walk through the door. Everyone who lives here or works here is great. One of the b..." Show more
"I work here as a home support worker. Very homely feeling when you walk through the door. Everyone who lives here or works here is great. One of the bet places I have worked." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017

"Abbeyfield House in COATBRIDGE is a great place,I have worked here for over four years and it has been my good fortune to meet such lovely people, the..." Show more
"Abbeyfield House in COATBRIDGE is a great place,I have worked here for over four years and it has been my good fortune to meet such lovely people, the house is a real home from home where choice is important and decisions are made together. " Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017

"All the staff show an excellent standard of care and understanding towards the people they care for, i am very pleased my mother in law is a residen..." Show more
"All the staff show an excellent standard of care and understanding towards the people they care for, i am very pleased my mother in law is a resident in this carehome, a home from home. Thank you" Show less

Made by a visitor in 2017

"the staff are very good and are always there to help if needed"
Made by a visitor in 2017

"The staff are so friendly and attentive. They are more like friends to the residents and visitors!"
Made by a visitor in 2017

"Always a lovely atmosphere. The place is always clean and tidy and the housekeepers and manager are very nice and helpful."
Made by a visitor in 2017

"Lovely staff "
Made by a visitor in 2017

"I love working in Abbeyfield. It is a bright, happy home."
Made by a staff member in 2017

"It is a lovely house to work in with great residents."
Made by a staff member in 2017

"Warm and welcoming atmosphere, staff are very friendly. "
Made by a visitor in 2017

"A homely atmosphere, traditional home cooked food. Prevents social isolation for our residents encouraged to remain as independent as possible. Suppor..." Show more
"A homely atmosphere, traditional home cooked food. Prevents social isolation for our residents encouraged to remain as independent as possible. Support provided where /when it is required." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017
National Housing for Older People Awards
National commended award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2017.
Category: Retirement housing under 25 units.
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