Abington Lodge

Retirement housing
Taylor Avenue, Northampton, Northants, NN3 2DE
Taylor Avenue, Northampton, Northants, NN3 2DE

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Manager's Description

"Our waiting lists have been transferred over to a local authority Choice Based Lettings System, which is administered by your local Council. We would therefore advise you to contact your Local Author..." Show more "Our waiting lists have been transferred over to a local authority Choice Based Lettings System, which is administered by your local Council. We would therefore advise you to contact your Local Authority directly to register. Contact Northampton on 0845 330 0637" Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord) and Shared Ownership (LSE)
42 bungalows. Built in 2000. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Activities room, Hairdressing salon
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 440 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: coffee mornings, darts and bingo, organised by residents. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: West Northamptonshire
Social Care Authority: West Northamptonshire

Info updated: 12/05/2021
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Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards

"A warm & friendly environment - great kitchen facilities, adaptable rooms and plenty of seating & tables. Karen the manager is a great credit to the ..." Show more
"A warm & friendly environment - great kitchen facilities, adaptable rooms and plenty of seating & tables. Karen the manager is a great credit to the centre." Show less

Made by a visitor in 2019

"There's a real sense of community. It's a mutually supportive, safe and active place."
Made by a visitor in 2019

"It is a very attractive and safe place to live. We have exceptional staff on site daily to help and advise us and great neighbours who enjoy our coff..." Show more
"It is a very attractive and safe place to live. We have exceptional staff on site daily to help and advise us and great neighbours who enjoy our coffee mornings and fish and chip lunches - what more could you want!" Show less

Made by a resident in 2019

"Quiet, nice location, very willing and helpful scheme manager."
Made by a resident in 2019

"Abington Lodge scheme is a wonderful place, the properties are well maintained and despite it being in a town it feels as if you are in the countrysid..." Show more
"Abington Lodge scheme is a wonderful place, the properties are well maintained and despite it being in a town it feels as if you are in the countryside due to the conservation area it is situated in. The scheme coordinator is always very helpful." Show less

Made by a visitor in 2019

"We are a 46 bungalow community. We have a good resident involvement in activities. The community spirit and care and concern for each other is amazing..." Show more
"We are a 46 bungalow community. We have a good resident involvement in activities. The community spirit and care and concern for each other is amazing." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019
National Housing for Older People Awards
East Midlands region bronze award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Retirement housing 37-43 units.
Sponsor: Engie.
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