Abbeyfield House
Victoria Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0BY
Victoria Road, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 0BY
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Comfort, companionship and security
Everyone is welcome at an Abbeyfield retirement home. Wherever you find us, you’ll find we’re warm, open and friendly. Abbeyfield is more than a retirement home, it’s a neighbourhood, a community, a family.
Manager's Description
"With the original part of the house being built in 1877 as a doctors surgery, it later opened as an Abbeyfield Sheltered House in 1975 with a new extension built on that was unveiled in 1986, by Princ..." Show more "With the original part of the house being built in 1877 as a doctors surgery, it later opened as an Abbeyfield Sheltered House in 1975 with a new extension built on that was unveiled in 1986, by Princess Diana.Renovated both inside and out over the last 5 years, Abbeyfield House in Ulverston has new windows, decorations and furniture as well as a new outdoor patio area that gets plenty of use in the sunshine.
With 16 en-suite rooms, we have a lovely well-maintained garden to the front and a newly landscaped patio seated area to the back, with raised garden beds for anyone who may be keen on taking up or continuing their hobby of gardening. Completing our home are a communal living room and dining room, that residents are encouraged to make use of at their leisure - after all it's their home. Friends and family are welcome to visit and use these facilities, as well as join us for lunch or dinner.
Life at Abbeyfield House in Ulverston is never dull. Whether it's pursuing your existing hobbies or taking up new ones, we ensure there's always something to do. We have a great team of volunteers who join us every Friday for activities such as arts and crafts, coffee mornings, armchair exercises or themed quizzes. Once a month we have a big family trip out followed by tea and cake at a cafe along the way. We invite local entertainers in such as choirs, country singers and guest speakers. December is always a busy time for us with plenty of festive fun on offer in the build up to Christmas. In between Christmas and New Year, we enjoy a small party for residents, family, staff and volunteers where everyone gets up for a sing and dance.
Located close to the centre of the historic market town of Ulverston, we have a number of amenities just a short walk away, such as the library, cafes, restaurants and shops. For the lovers of natural beauty, we are about 30 minutes from the stunning Lake Windermere and only a 5 minute drive to the beach. We’re lucky to have a bus stop right on the doorstep, with the closest train station not far away either.
Ulverston is a very sociable town, with lots of different community groups to get involved with if you wish. We get involved in a lot of community activities with the local groups, school children and church groups.
At Abbeyfield House, we have a lovely friendly atmosphere that everyone picks up on when they visit." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
16 flats. Built in 1975 and renovated in 2018. Sizes studio. Includes mobility standard properties.
Non-resident management staff (7 days) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 20 yards; shop 500 yards; post office 500 yards; town centre 500 yards; GP 100 yards; social centre 500 yards.
Regular Social activities include: Arts and crafts, coffee mornings, armchair exercises and themed quizzes; a monthly big family trip out followed by tea and cake at a café along the way; local entertainers are invited in to perform for us. Meal(s) available (lunch & dinner every day). Please contact us to discuss if you wish to bring a pet.
Housing Authority: South Lakeland
Social Care Authority: Cumbria
Info updated: 30/04/2020
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Availability
The following details have been provided to EAC:
Relet: We welcome enquiries for future vacancies in our Abbeyfield House. (Notified 10/03/2024). Please contact Abbeyfield on 01229 582 265.
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"There is nothing too much for the staff at Ulverston, caring, kindness and generous with their time. As LPA for my cousin who is in Abbeyfield and I l..." Show more
"There is nothing too much for the staff at Ulverston, caring, kindness and generous with their time. As LPA for my cousin who is in Abbeyfield and I live fifty miles away they help me in every possible way. Cannot praise them enough." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"There is nothing too much for the staff at Ulverston, caring, kindness and generous with their time. As LPA for my cousin who is in Abbeyfield and I live fifty miles away they help me in every possible way. Cannot praise them enough." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"Caring, immaculately kept, comfortable décor and furniture. Excellent courteous staff who treat all residents as individually important. Food very go..." Show more
"Caring, immaculately kept, comfortable décor and furniture. Excellent courteous staff who treat all residents as individually important. Food very good as produced on site. Very good manager who is on the ball and well organised. We see we are fortunate to have my mother resident there." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"Caring, immaculately kept, comfortable décor and furniture. Excellent courteous staff who treat all residents as individually important. Food very good as produced on site. Very good manager who is on the ball and well organised. We see we are fortunate to have my mother resident there." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"I moved here in May 2016 after having lived in the countryside for almost all my 91 years. Abbeyfield gives me the possibility to retain independence ..." Show more
"I moved here in May 2016 after having lived in the countryside for almost all my 91 years. Abbeyfield gives me the possibility to retain independence yet enjoy amazing services -2 cooked meals a day, a pantry, a laundry, volunteers to go for walks with and WONDERFUL, dedicated team of staff. Thank you." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I moved here in May 2016 after having lived in the countryside for almost all my 91 years. Abbeyfield gives me the possibility to retain independence yet enjoy amazing services -2 cooked meals a day, a pantry, a laundry, volunteers to go for walks with and WONDERFUL, dedicated team of staff. Thank you." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Debbie, The Manager, and all her team of staff are exceptional. They make Abbeyfield home from home. Our Mum is 91, she loves the independence of her ..." Show more
"Debbie, The Manager, and all her team of staff are exceptional. They make Abbeyfield home from home. Our Mum is 91, she loves the independence of her own flat and the ability to have 'outings', yet also enjoy the beautiful meals, the company for crafts. THANK YOU." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"Debbie, The Manager, and all her team of staff are exceptional. They make Abbeyfield home from home. Our Mum is 91, she loves the independence of her own flat and the ability to have 'outings', yet also enjoy the beautiful meals, the company for crafts. THANK YOU." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"Ulverston house is central in town and is a very sociable house. We have a good group of visitors and volunteers. "
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"The residents needs are cared for in a understanding & sensitive manner."
Made by a volunteer in 2017
Made by a volunteer in 2017
"It is a wonderful, bright, happy place to be! The staff are wonderful!"
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017
"The house is warm & friendly , the staff are supportive & the residents feel safe & secure , the companionship is a huge benefit with people having th..." Show more
"The house is warm & friendly , the staff are supportive & the residents feel safe & secure , the companionship is a huge benefit with people having thier own space but able to come together for meals & social events. " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"The house is warm & friendly , the staff are supportive & the residents feel safe & secure , the companionship is a huge benefit with people having thier own space but able to come together for meals & social events. " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"Abbeyfield house is such a warm friendly place to work with lovely residents and familes all involved with the house. It is the heart of the community..." Show more
"Abbeyfield house is such a warm friendly place to work with lovely residents and familes all involved with the house. It is the heart of the community in Ulverston and gets involved in a lot of social events." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Abbeyfield house is such a warm friendly place to work with lovely residents and familes all involved with the house. It is the heart of the community in Ulverston and gets involved in a lot of social events." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
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Comfort, companionship and security
Everyone is welcome at an Abbeyfield retirement home. Wherever you find us, you’ll find we’re warm, open and friendly. Abbeyfield is more than a retirement home, it’s a neighbourhood, a community, a family.