Abbey Court
Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6UA
Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6UA
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We believe that later life is for living
Helping people enjoy later life is our passion. It has been for more than 60 years. And today, in an ageing society, our housing, care and support is needed more than ever.
Manager's Description
"At Abbey Court sheltered housing scheme in Shrewsbury, we offer purpose-built properties for rent for people over the age of 55. You can enjoy your retirement and get the best out of life in comforta..." Show more "At Abbey Court sheltered housing scheme in Shrewsbury, we offer purpose-built properties for rent for people over the age of 55. You can enjoy your retirement and get the best out of life in comfortable surroundings with the benefit of having a scheme manager and a 24-hour alarm service if ever you have an emergency.You will not need to worry about maintenance and repairs as we take care of those. We provide a wide range of facilities, including a communal lounge, a garden or outside seating area, an on-site laundry, parking bays and, in many schemes, a guest room for visitors.
Sometimes you may want to be on your own and other times you may want to be sociable. Our properties give you that freedom and our scheme manager can help arrange social activities where you can meet other like-minded people. We know pets are important to some people and we have a policy which welcomes small pets. If you want to know more, please get in touch." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
64 flats. Built in 1977. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom. Includes wheelchair standard properties.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.25 mile(s); town centre 1.5 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s).
Frequent Social activities include: keep fit, bingo, whist drive, darts, snooker, hairdresser, social evenings, organised by social committee. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to prior approval and conditions).
Housing Authority: Shropshire
Social Care Authority: Shropshire
Info updated: 15/05/2021
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Shropshire Homepoint. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.shropshirehomepoint.co.uk/Data/ASPPages/1/30.aspxComments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"The scheme environment is very welcoming and the scheme manager does an excellent job supporting the tenants who live in the scheme."
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017
Managed by
We believe that later life is for living
Helping people enjoy later life is our passion. It has been for more than 60 years. And today, in an ageing society, our housing, care and support is needed more than ever.