Great Bradfords House
159 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9GD
159 Coggeshall Road, Braintree, Essex, CM7 9GD
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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
"Great Bradfords House is an Extra Care scheme for over 65’s close to Braintree Town Centre. All our residents live independently in their own apartment having Assured Tenancies with a full security ..." Show more "Great Bradfords House is an Extra Care scheme for over 65’s close to Braintree Town Centre. All our residents live independently in their own apartment having Assured Tenancies with a full security of tenure. They remain eligible for all benefits to which they would be entitled if living in any other community setting, including where applicable, Housing Benefit.Tailored care and support is available for those that need it between 7am and 10pm with staff on site to respond to emergencies 24/7. The rent includes a two course meal professionally prepared by our wonderful chefs and served in the dining room at midday, 7 days a week." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Abbeyfield Braintree, Bocking and Felsted Society
35 flats. Built in 2007. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff (24 hours)
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Conservatory, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility, buggy charging room, laundry, multi purpose room, visitors overnight suite
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 10 yards; post office 10 yards; town centre 1 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Weekly bingo sessions, wii fit, seated exercises, arts and crafts, singalong afternoons, pamper afternoons, film afternoons, reminiscence; plus special events such as afternoon tea at the Ritz. Meal(s) available (lunch every day). New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Braintree
Social Care Authority: Essex
Info updated: 18/09/2023
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Availability
Abbeyfield welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this House.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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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.
Memberships
Abbeyfield England: Abbeyfield England connects and represents almost 100 independent Abbeyfield Societies.
