Harleston House
Harleston Villas, St. Johns Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1DB
Harleston Villas, St. Johns Hill, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1DB
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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
"*Harleston House is currently closed for a full refurbishment and is due to reopen in Spring 2021. We are able to take new applications and rooms can be provisionally held*Harleston house is loca..." Show more "*Harleston House is currently closed for a full refurbishment and is due to reopen in Spring 2021. We are able to take new applications and rooms can be provisionally held*
Harleston house is located in the idyllic town of Wimborne situated in a quiet, sunny location. The house is close to the town with good bus links to other nearby towns with a weekend market close by. The house has 13 rooms, each of which have en-suite bathroom facilities and lift access to the upper floors. Other facilities include a laundry room, residents lounge and a dining room where residents enjoy their home cooked lunch and tea. Harleston house benefits from a well maintained garden and a summer house for residents to enjoy.
Residents are actively involved in the local community for example with the local church, University of the Third Age, volunteering and many more. The house has a fantastic team, a dedicated House Manager and additional support from a Careline provider 24 hours a day." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (market)
12 flats. Built in 1997 and renovated in 2021. Sizes studio. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Non-resident management staff (part time, 7 days) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Garden, Assisted bathing facility
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 220 yards; post office 800 yards; town centre 880 yards; GP 600 yards.
Monthly Social activities include: Gardening clubs and birthday parties. Meal(s) available (Freshly prepared, home-cooked meals & ingredients for a continental breakfast provided). New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Dorset
Social Care Authority: Dorset
Info updated: 25/08/2021
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Availability
Abbefield welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this House.Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"It feels welcoming to new residents and it is a home from home environment. It makes the transition from leaving your own home easier."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
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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.