The Hawthorns Braintree

Retirement housing
Meadow Park, Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1TD
Meadow Park, Tortoiseshell Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1TD

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Managed by
Hawthorns Retirement Group UK Ltd
The Hawthorns Retirement Group offers luxury rented retirement living with all inclusive monthly rental fees. Dining, housekeeping, bills, maintenance, laundry, shared activities and excursions are all included, and on-site managers are available 24 hours a day.

Manager's Description

"We like to think we are one big happy family here with a very strong community feel to the building. Our staff are the key to our success and continually go that extra mile for our residents displayi..." Show more "We like to think we are one big happy family here with a very strong community feel to the building. Our staff are the key to our success and continually go that extra mile for our residents displaying an understanding, compassion and superb level of customer service. Every single member of staff has an extremely good relationship with each resident, ensuring their well-being, happiness and needs are met.

As The Hawthorns employ a full time Well-being and Activities Co-ordinator who is responsible for creating, developing and running a monthly Activities programme, this ensures the residents are always encouraged to learn something new and take part in activities they perhaps would normally think about; this encompasses and follows our bespoke Well-being model developed purely for The Hawthorns.

Our prices are fully inclusive of all utilities, council tax, meals, activities & entertainment, housekeeping, shuttle bus service and outings. For more information contact us, by phone or email, as above." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (market)
104 flats. Built in 2009 and renovated in 2017. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Resident management staff (24 hours) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room, Activities room, Cafe/bistro, Hairdressing salon, Library, gym equipment, laundry on each floor, cinema room, carpet bowls dance floor, private dining
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 2 mile(s); town centre 2 mile(s); GP 2 mile(s); social centre 2 mile(s).
Social activities include: Daily activities arranged to exercsie the body & min, entertainment, excursions, and regular local trips in private minicoach, organised by Well-being and Activities Co-ordinator. Meal(s) available (3 meals a day served in dining room). New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (small pets allowed at discretion of the manager).
Housing Authority: Braintree
Social Care Authority: Essex

Info updated: 10/03/2020
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Availability

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

"When I have visited the Hawthorns, the Management are so welcoming and helpful. There is a fabulous, calm atmosphere and nothing is too much to ask of..." Show more
"When I have visited the Hawthorns, the Management are so welcoming and helpful. There is a fabulous, calm atmosphere and nothing is too much to ask of them. Absolutely brilliant. How retirement should be. " Show less

Made by a visitor in 2019

"You never have to feel lonely. Easy to make new friends. Always something to do and nice to have the choice to go on outings on the Hawthorns coach. T..." Show more
"You never have to feel lonely. Easy to make new friends. Always something to do and nice to have the choice to go on outings on the Hawthorns coach. The staff are all so lovely and helpful always cheerful." Show less

Made by a resident in 2019

"this is an extraordinary complex. The staff are extra helpful, friendly, caring & professional"
Made by a visitor in 2019

"The excellent relationship between staff and residents. A wide range of facilities and activities. Five Star catering. A lovely garden and House. Con..." Show more
"The excellent relationship between staff and residents. A wide range of facilities and activities. Five Star catering. A lovely garden and House. Convenient location. 24 hour staff cover for security and alarm system. First Class for the elderly." Show less

Made by a resident in 2019

"Staff are very friendly. I am a care assistant who visits weekly and they always have different activities going on for the residents. The food is lov..." Show more
"Staff are very friendly. I am a care assistant who visits weekly and they always have different activities going on for the residents. The food is lovely and residents always have a great choice.. never hear a bad word from the residents" Show less

Made by a visitor in 2019

"Mum moved in 8 months ago and staff have been fantastic in there caring attitude towards her transition from her own home to apartment living at Hawth..." Show more
"Mum moved in 8 months ago and staff have been fantastic in there caring attitude towards her transition from her own home to apartment living at Hawthorns. Nothing is too much trouble from all the staff from cleaners to waitresses to reception." Show less

Made by a visitor in 2019

"The staff are simply amazing! From the minute you walk through the door there is a wonderful atmosphere. From the reception staff to the cleaners, the..." Show more
"The staff are simply amazing! From the minute you walk through the door there is a wonderful atmosphere. From the reception staff to the cleaners, the dining room staff to the Managers everyone is so friendly and helpful. The Hawthorns is a great place to visit." Show less

Made by a visitor in 2019

"I like the style of food produced and the entertainment schedules that are put on I think is a lovely way to get the residents interacting "
Made by a staff member in 2019

"I've worked for The Hawthorns in Braintree for 4 1/2 years. We have an amazing community which includes staff and residents. All staff enjoy spendin..." Show more
"I've worked for The Hawthorns in Braintree for 4 1/2 years. We have an amazing community which includes staff and residents. All staff enjoy spending time with the residents and I see it as one big happy family." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019

"I enjoy working at The Hawthorns as there is a friendly atmosphere with staff and residents."
Made by a staff member in 2019

"It's a lovely place to work great work team all friendly and lovely residents we have "
Made by a staff member in 2019

"Fabulous staff and residents. Amazing place to work, everyone works hard to give the residents that little bit extra. So much for residents to do. ..." Show more
"Fabulous staff and residents. Amazing place to work, everyone works hard to give the residents that little bit extra. So much for residents to do. Great food." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019

"The Hawthorns is a wonderful place to work. The staff are fully supported in achieving their best. The residents often say they feel safe here and en..." Show more
"The Hawthorns is a wonderful place to work. The staff are fully supported in achieving their best. The residents often say they feel safe here and enjoy the activities and meals that are on offer. They also say they enjoy the relationships they have with the staff." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019

"Excellent customer service, very friendly staff and the food was amazing."
Made by a visitor in 2019

"The staff are friendly and helpful"
Made by a resident in 2019

"Excellent place to live and work where our residents lives are fulfilled with activity and company. The residents also help us to raise monies for a n..." Show more
"Excellent place to live and work where our residents lives are fulfilled with activity and company. The residents also help us to raise monies for a nominated charity each year, as well as opening up to the community for free social events." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019

"At The Hawthorns Braintree we put “Residents First” this underpins how we create, deliver and improve our services based on our residents needs an..." Show more
"At The Hawthorns Braintree we put “Residents First” this underpins how we create, deliver and improve our services based on our residents needs and requests.
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Made by a staff member in 2019

"Great community feeling where everyone gets along staff and residents alike. It's a pleasure to work here and I look forward to seeing the residents e..." Show more
"Great community feeling where everyone gets along staff and residents alike. It's a pleasure to work here and I look forward to seeing the residents every day." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019

"It is a warm friendly place with great colleagues and wonderful residents. I look forward to coming to work every day as it is like spending time as p..." Show more
"It is a warm friendly place with great colleagues and wonderful residents. I look forward to coming to work every day as it is like spending time as part of a family" Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019
Managed by
Hawthorns Retirement Group UK Ltd
The Hawthorns Retirement Group offers luxury rented retirement living with all inclusive monthly rental fees. Dining, housekeeping, bills, maintenance, laundry, shared activities and excursions are all included, and on-site managers are available 24 hours a day.

National Housing for Older People Awards
East of England region bronze award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Housing-with-care 56 units and over.
Sponsor: Housing LIN.
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