Abbeyfield Garrad House, Dacorum, Hertfordshire, WD4 8DR | Sheltered housing, retirement housing, supported housing for older people

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Managed by: Abbeyfield Kings Langley Society Ltd

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Manager's description

“Abbeyfield's Garrad House is a supported sheltered house in Hertfordshire for older people who would like to share a home with others whilst maintaining their independence. It is a happy home for people who would like their meals cooked and their home maintained for them.
Residents get up when they like and get their own breakfast; cereals etc are provided by the Housekeeper; it is easy to make hot drinks at any time of day, and most residents provide a small fridge in the room for milk and fresh fruit etc. Residents meet together at other meal times; food at Garrad House is home-cooking, prepared by the staff on the premises. We take account of medical diets and birthdays and other festivities. Occasional outings and entertainment are arranged, and coffee mornings for any who wish to attend. There is also a garden for walking and exercise, or just lazing in the sunshine (when available!) Frequent visits from friends and families are welcome at any convenient time. A guest may join the residents for a meal at a very reasonable cost.
Garrad House does not employ care staff, but residents may buy in help with bathing and there is a specially equipped bathroom available....” show more

Main facts

Housing with support
10 flats. Built in 1991. Sizes studio
Resident management staff (7 days) and community alarm service
lift, lounge, dining room, laundry, guest facilities, garden, conservatory, hairdressing salon, assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 300 yards; shop 0.25 mile(s); post office 0.25 mile(s); town centre 0.25 mile(s); GP 0.25 mile(s); social centre 4 mile(s)
Regular social activities include weekly coffee mornings and exercises, quiz evenings, film nights, outings e.g. to pub or canal trips etc, summer cream teas, and Christmas socials, organised by volunteers and staff. Some meals available (lunch and tea, 7 days). New residents accepted from 55 years of age
Rent (social landlord)
Cost: Rents from £966 inclusive per month (at 14/11/2011)

Info updated: 14/11/2011. Update info