Margery Girling House

Retirement housing / Extra care housing
Gosford Way, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9PE
Gosford Way, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9PE

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Manager's Description

"Margery Girling House is located close to the sea in Old Felixstowe, Suffolk, and is less than a mile and a half from the main town centre. Built in 2000, the scheme comprises thirty-two self-containe..." Show more "Margery Girling House is located close to the sea in Old Felixstowe, Suffolk, and is less than a mile and a half from the main town centre. Built in 2000, the scheme comprises thirty-two self-contained one and two bedroom flats, including eight for people with early stage dementia. All ground floor properties have french doors opening on to a patio, most leading into the secure garden area." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing / Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Orwell Housing Association
32 flats. Built in 2001. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff, Non-resident management staff (24 hours) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hairdressing salon, Library, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 20 yards; shop 0.25 mile(s); post office 0.25 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 1.5 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Bingo, coffee mornings, manicures, luncheon clubs. Meal(s) available (Daily meal). New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced (permission will be considered).
Housing Authority: East Suffolk
Social Care Authority: Suffolk

Info updated: 28/05/2014
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Gateway to Homechoice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: http://www.gatewaytohomechoice.org.uk/

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

"We have been here for over 30 months and it was the best decision we have ever made. The staff are absolutely brilliant and nothing is ever too much t..." Show more
"We have been here for over 30 months and it was the best decision we have ever made. The staff are absolutely brilliant and nothing is ever too much trouble. They are all most cheerful and happy in their work. We are very happy here." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017
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