Paddy Geere House

Extra care housing
Shirley Close, Ipswich, Sufolk, IP1 6QB
Shirley Close, Ipswich, Sufolk, IP1 6QB

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Managed by
Abbeyfield Orwell Extra Care Society
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

"Paddy Geere House is situated in North West Ipswich and was built in 1996 and extended in 2002. The house consists of 32 one bedroom flats and 4 two bedroom flats. Each flat has its own wet room, loun..." Show more "Paddy Geere House is situated in North West Ipswich and was built in 1996 and extended in 2002. The house consists of 32 one bedroom flats and 4 two bedroom flats. Each flat has its own wet room, lounge/kitchen area and bedroom, all are wheelchair friendly." Show less

Main Facts

Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Housing 21
36 flats. Built in 1996 and renovated in 2002. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff (24 hours, 7 days) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Activities room, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility, 3 Activity rooms
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 30 yards; shop 200 yards; post office 450 yards; town centre 3 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 2 mile(s).
Monthly Social activities include: Coffee mornings, afternoon tea, arts and crafts, gentle exercise classes, musical movement, bingo and quizzes. Meal(s) available (lunch every day and others on request). New residents accepted from 65 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced (at the discretion of the management. Guide dogs admitted).
Housing Authority: Ipswich
Social Care Authority: Suffolk

Info updated: 30/04/2020
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Availability

Abbefield welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this House.
Managed by
Abbeyfield Orwell Extra Care Society
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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