Finborough Court
Pilgrims Way, Great Finborough, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3AY
Pilgrims Way, Great Finborough, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 3AY
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Fulfilled living in later life
At Pilgrims’ Friend Society we support older people to live fulfilled later lives in our residential care homes and independent living housing schemes.
Manager's Description
"Finborough Court Housing is set in the country village of Great Finborough, three miles outside the market town of Stowmarket, Suffolk. With 12 bungalows set in a cul-de-sac and 16 flats surrounding a..." Show more "Finborough Court Housing is set in the country village of Great Finborough, three miles outside the market town of Stowmarket, Suffolk. With 12 bungalows set in a cul-de-sac and 16 flats surrounding a walled garden, Finborough Court Housing was built to provide a safe and secure environment for older people living independently.As a Christian community there are opportunities to pray and read the Bible together, as well as take part in a range of social activities and outings.
The bungalows have all been refurbished and have a good-sized bedrooms as well as a room which can be used as a study or workroom. All the bungalows have a lounge, and a kitchen with space for a cooker, fridge and washing machine. The bathrooms include a shower with a washbasin and toilet.
The flats have a large lounge with a small separate kitchen, and a large bedroom with an en-suite shower room. There is a dining room where residents can have dinner and tea together, and a communal lounge where they can meet for coffee and for other social occasions.
All the bungalows and flats have a 24/7 care call alarm for emergencies." Show less
Main Facts
Housing-with-care / Close care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Pilgrims’ Friend Society
28 flats, bungalows. Built in 1994. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Extra Care scheme with Non-resident management staff (24 hours) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities
Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 500 yards; shop 500 yards; post office 500 yards; town centre 3 mile(s); GP 3 mile(s).
This almshouse charity caters for: elderly Protestant Christians. Regular Social activities include: regular services/prayers, craft classes, music and movement. Meal(s) available (2 main meals daily provided for 16 very sheltered units). New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Mid Suffolk
Social Care Authority: Suffolk
Info updated: 02/09/2015
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Availability
Check with Pilgrims' Friend Society - none notified to EAC - Advertise vacancies / sales.Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Its roomy and airy. Good work ethos"
Made by a staff member in 2019
Made by a staff member in 2019
"It's not like going to work, it's like going to see my family , lovely place to work and for hopefully many more years "
Made by a staff member in 2019
Made by a staff member in 2019
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Fulfilled living in later life
At Pilgrims’ Friend Society we support older people to live fulfilled later lives in our residential care homes and independent living housing schemes.