Fred Laws House

Retirement housing
25/26 Westcliff Parade, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7QE
25/26 Westcliff Parade, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7QE

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Managed by
Abbeyfield Southend Society Ltd
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

"Located in Westcliff-on-Sea, Fred Laws House was built in 1920. It overlooks the Thames Estuary and is a short walk from Southend's Cliffs Pavilion.  The spacious accommodation provides rooms for 12 ..." Show more "Located in Westcliff-on-Sea, Fred Laws House was built in 1920. It overlooks the Thames Estuary and is a short walk from Southend's Cliffs Pavilion.  The spacious accommodation provides rooms for 12 residents and, as with Abbeyfield Southend's other Sheltered Houses, the services of a House Manager, Careline emergency service and the support of the Administration Office are all included in the monthly charges." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
12 flats. Built in 1920. Sizes studio.
Visiting management staff (directly employed on-call staff for out of hours), Non-resident management staff (7 days) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Garden, Hairdressing salon
Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; town centre 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Coffee mornings. Meal(s) available (two meals every day).
Housing Authority: Southend-on-Sea
Social Care Authority: Southend-on-Sea

Info updated: 30/04/2020
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Availability

Abbefield 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:
Number / size of facilities
Quality of the garden

Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards

"It is a very warm and welcoming house. It is situated in a great area with some fantastic views and has the feeling of being on holiday in the summer."
Made by a staff member in 2019

"Its safe / friendly/clean / feels like home"
Made by a resident in 2019

"The residents are cared for like family by people that really care about them. We know they are safe and happy."
Made by a visitor in 2017

"It's a caring home from home , with all facilities needed to continue an independent lifestyle. Very friendly atmosphere. "
Made by a visitor in 2017

"it is a lovely peaceful calming house with a lovely homely feel, with the added bonus of spectacular views "
Made by a staff member in 2017

"lovely place to work "
Made by a staff member in 2017
Managed by
Abbeyfield Southend Society Ltd
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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