Paddy Geere House
Shirley Close, Ipswich, Sufolk, IP1 6QB
Shirley Close, Ipswich, Sufolk, IP1 6QB
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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
"Paddy Geere House is situated in North West Ipswich and was built in 1996 and extended in 2002. The house consists of 32 one bedroom flats and 4 two bedroom flats. Each flat has its own wet room, lou..." Show more "Paddy Geere House is situated in North West Ipswich and was built in 1996 and extended in 2002. The house consists of 32 one bedroom flats and 4 two bedroom flats. Each flat has its own wet room, lounge/kitchen area and bedroom, all are wheelchair friendly. We have guest facilities for family and friends who wish to stay.Having our own kitchen on site ensures our chefs are able to provide a fresh lunch every day, catering for all dietary needs, we eat our lunch together. We have an attractive enclosed garden, enabling tenants to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.
Laundry and hairdressing facilities are on site and we have regular visits from a chiropodist and nail technician. We have a handyman on site who assists with repairs and a team of domestic staff who do basic weekly hygiene clean of your flat.
Abbeyfield management arrange many social events in our communal lounge for those who wish to socialise. Management and staff along with the volunteer committee ensure the house is kept to the standard we would all expect.
Housing 21 our care providers, are on site 24 hours to ensure our Tenants remain safe but retain their independence." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Housing 21
36 flats. Built in 1996 and renovated in 2002. 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, 7 days) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Activities room, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility, 3 Activity rooms
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 30 yards; shop 200 yards; post office 450 yards; town centre 3 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 2 mile(s).
Monthly Social activities include: Coffee mornings, afternoon tea, arts and crafts, gentle exercise classes, musical movement, bingo and quizzes. Meal(s) available (lunch every day and others on request). New residents accepted from 65 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced (at the discretion of the management. Guide dogs admitted).
Housing Authority: Ipswich
Social Care Authority: Suffolk
Info updated: 30/04/2020
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Availability
Abbeyfield welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this House.Managed by
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.
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