Dock Park
Nithbank, Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, DG1 2RZ
Nithbank, Dumfries, Dumfriesshire, DG1 2RZ
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Manager's Description
"Abbeyfield Scotland Dumfries is a traditional Victorian house with beautiful gardens and views over the River Nith.Also known by locals as Dock Park, the house contains 13 studios that are unfurn..." Show more "Abbeyfield Scotland Dumfries is a traditional Victorian house with beautiful gardens and views over the River Nith.
Also known by locals as Dock Park, the house contains 13 studios that are unfurnished so that you can bring your furniture and personal belongings to decorate it to your liking. In addition, the sheltered accommodation provides home-cooked meals, social activities, shared entertaining spaces, a garden, and a community alarm system so you can get on with enjoying life.
We can help arrange additional care and support when required." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
13 flats. Renovated in 1998. Sizes studio. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Visiting management staff (local authority), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Garden
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 150 yards; town centre 1 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s).
Monthly Social activities include: Coffee mornings, arts and crafts afternoons and exercise classes; also day trips and outings to local attractions., organised by volunteers. Meal(s) available (two meals every day). New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Dumfries & Galloway
Social Care Authority: Dumfries & Galloway
Info updated: 30/04/2020
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Availability
Check with Blackwood Homes and Care - 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: Convenience of the location
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Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Its a very homely friendly house with lovely residents & a team of very dedicated staff"
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"The welcoming staff are first rate friendly and make my mother in law feel safe, they cannot do enough for you, to know someone is there to look after..." Show more
"The welcoming staff are first rate friendly and make my mother in law feel safe, they cannot do enough for you, to know someone is there to look after her at night is a massive relief to the family, it's a beautiful old house and the food is fabulous! X" Show less
Made by a volunteer in 2017
"The welcoming staff are first rate friendly and make my mother in law feel safe, they cannot do enough for you, to know someone is there to look after her at night is a massive relief to the family, it's a beautiful old house and the food is fabulous! X" Show less
Made by a volunteer in 2017
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