St John's South
The Broadway, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LN
The Broadway, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LN
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Manager's Description
"Our South Side almshouses are located in Winchester town centre and provide accommodation for the older person able to live independently with some support from our welfare team if required. There are..." Show more "Our South Side almshouses are located in Winchester town centre and provide accommodation for the older person able to live independently with some support from our welfare team if required. There are a variety of resident run clubs held in our community room.We have 27 ground and first floor flats where residents can live independently with some or no support from our welfare team. Residents should be over the age of retirement with a proven connection with Winchester and be in financial and social need to apply for accommodation. There are regular weekly clubs run by our residents for our residents, special events and mini bus trips." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Licence
Care provider: St John's Winchester Charity
27 flats. Built in 1558 and renovated in 1974. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Resident management staff (24 hours) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Stair lift(s), Guest facilities, Garden, Community centre
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 100 yards; town centre 100 yards; GP 100 yards; social centre 20 yards.
This almshouse charity caters for: applicants must have a financial need, as well as a social need.. Regular Social activities include: lunch club, scrabble, music, knitting, book club, computer club, weekly exercise class, and friendship club, organised by residents and staff.
Housing Authority: Winchester
Social Care Authority: Hampshire
Info updated: 20/10/2021
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Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"St John's Winchester is a joy to work for; the staff and residents are a vibrant, diverse community of people living life their way. I admire the char..." Show more
"St John's Winchester is a joy to work for; the staff and residents are a vibrant, diverse community of people living life their way. I admire the charity's ability to nurture and encourage independent living within a supportive network of welfare and maintenance staff. " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"St John's Winchester is a joy to work for; the staff and residents are a vibrant, diverse community of people living life their way. I admire the charity's ability to nurture and encourage independent living within a supportive network of welfare and maintenance staff. " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Great almshouses for independent living"
Made by a staff member in 2019
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Well run almshouses. Caring, professional staff who are available 24/7. I am sure that there can't be a better or more caring organisation than the on..." Show more
"Well run almshouses. Caring, professional staff who are available 24/7. I am sure that there can't be a better or more caring organisation than the one in which I am very happy resident!" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Well run almshouses. Caring, professional staff who are available 24/7. I am sure that there can't be a better or more caring organisation than the one in which I am very happy resident!" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Our flats are beautifully situated, well maintained, with 24 hrs emergency help. A community room offers clubs to suit all tastes. Friendly office sta..." Show more
"Our flats are beautifully situated, well maintained, with 24 hrs emergency help. A community room offers clubs to suit all tastes. Friendly office staff help with practical matters, under the caring supervision of our Director." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Our flats are beautifully situated, well maintained, with 24 hrs emergency help. A community room offers clubs to suit all tastes. Friendly office staff help with practical matters, under the caring supervision of our Director." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"We have here a community (almost 100). Very happy with such cheerful staff."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"St Johns provides appropriate housing and surroundings backed up by excellent maintenance and administrative staff. Nursing staff provide 24/7 care an..." Show more
"St Johns provides appropriate housing and surroundings backed up by excellent maintenance and administrative staff. Nursing staff provide 24/7 care and help when needed. All these wonderful qualities enable independent, supported living." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"St Johns provides appropriate housing and surroundings backed up by excellent maintenance and administrative staff. Nursing staff provide 24/7 care and help when needed. All these wonderful qualities enable independent, supported living." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"The charity provides an excellent service in so many ways."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"St John's is a great place to live. The location is great. The people are friendly. What more could you want?"
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I am so happy living here because we are very well cared for. All the residents are so friendly and all the staff are kind and so helpful. We are like..." Show more
"I am so happy living here because we are very well cared for. All the residents are so friendly and all the staff are kind and so helpful. We are like a big happy family." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I am so happy living here because we are very well cared for. All the residents are so friendly and all the staff are kind and so helpful. We are like a big happy family." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Must be one of the best places in our county. Marvellous people who look after us all. Plenty of occupations for all to enjoy should we want to, but o..." Show more
"Must be one of the best places in our county. Marvellous people who look after us all. Plenty of occupations for all to enjoy should we want to, but only if they want, not made to want to." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Must be one of the best places in our county. Marvellous people who look after us all. Plenty of occupations for all to enjoy should we want to, but only if they want, not made to want to." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"There is a great community spirit here and caring welfare staff and maintenance team, including our wonderful gardener."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Wonderful place to live, great sense of security. A lovely flat, warm and comfortable. Beautifully kept gardens. Kind and caring staff. Made some love..." Show more
"Wonderful place to live, great sense of security. A lovely flat, warm and comfortable. Beautifully kept gardens. Kind and caring staff. Made some lovely friends here; never lonely. Lovely chapel which means a great deal to me." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Wonderful place to live, great sense of security. A lovely flat, warm and comfortable. Beautifully kept gardens. Kind and caring staff. Made some lovely friends here; never lonely. Lovely chapel which means a great deal to me." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Lovely adapted flats for disabled. Caring friendly staff. Wonderful sense of security. Good companionship. I have Parkinson's, so grateful for care gi..." Show more
"Lovely adapted flats for disabled. Caring friendly staff. Wonderful sense of security. Good companionship. I have Parkinson's, so grateful for care given." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Lovely adapted flats for disabled. Caring friendly staff. Wonderful sense of security. Good companionship. I have Parkinson's, so grateful for care given." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I have only lived here since 2016. I have found everyone most kind and helpful, which has helped me settle into a happy life."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"This is my home. The staff treat the residents with great respect and dignity. Each member is picked for their individual qualities which make up one ..." Show more
"This is my home. The staff treat the residents with great respect and dignity. Each member is picked for their individual qualities which make up one huge person - welfare/office/maintenance - whose main concerns are our comfort and care." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"This is my home. The staff treat the residents with great respect and dignity. Each member is picked for their individual qualities which make up one huge person - welfare/office/maintenance - whose main concerns are our comfort and care." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"The staff are very caring and they look after us very well, and I am very happy here."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"My ground floor flat became home the day I arrived in August 2015. St John's is a community with interesting clubs in a lovely setting, with gardens &..." Show more
"My ground floor flat became home the day I arrived in August 2015. St John's is a community with interesting clubs in a lovely setting, with gardens & grade 1 listed buildings. I am private and content here." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"My ground floor flat became home the day I arrived in August 2015. St John's is a community with interesting clubs in a lovely setting, with gardens & grade 1 listed buildings. I am private and content here." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Very caring, happy environment. Plenty of groups to join if you want to. No pressure to join. Caring staff; nothing is too much trouble. Residents are..." Show more
"Very caring, happy environment. Plenty of groups to join if you want to. No pressure to join. Caring staff; nothing is too much trouble. Residents are asked their opinions regarding items that may affect them. Always treated with courtesy and respect." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Very caring, happy environment. Plenty of groups to join if you want to. No pressure to join. Caring staff; nothing is too much trouble. Residents are asked their opinions regarding items that may affect them. Always treated with courtesy and respect." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
