Queen Alexandra Cottage Homes

557 Seaside, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 6NE. Retirement/sheltered housing, Close care housing

Queen Alexandra Cottage Homes

Managed by: Queen Alexandra Cottage Homes

Enquire: 01323 739 689


Manager's description

“A complex of bungalows, flats, nursing unit, plus delightful communal garden; so all needs can be catered for. Visit website www.qach.co.uk”

EAC Quality of Information Mark

Main facts

  • Retirement/sheltered housing, Close care housing
  • 60 flats, bungalows. Built in 1906 and renovated in 2007. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties
  • on-site care staff, resident management staff, visiting management staff (Lifeline call system on when Homes Manager off duty) (7 days) and community alarm service
  • lift, stair lift(s), lounge, laundry, guest facilities, garden, library
  • Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 10 yards; shop 30 yards; post office 30 yards; town centre 2 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s)
  • This almshouse charity caters for: persons of limited means with a link with Eastbourne. Frequent social activities include computer lessons, bingo, coffee mornings, indoor bowls, arts & crafts, hand bell ringing, film nights, themed supper evenings, entertainers, and outings., organised by Manager and assistant managers. Some meals available (lunch 2 days a week (not always same days) + Sunday carvery fortnightly). New residents accepted from 60 years of age
  • Rent (social landlord)

Info updated: 09/05/2012. Update info

Availability

Check with Queen Alexandra Cottage Homes - none notified to EAC.


Advertise vacancies / sales

Residents’ views

A number of residents have taken part in the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards, or used the EAC Residents Consultation Service (RCS); they have given top marks to this scheme for:

  • Consultation
  • Convenience of the location
  • Lifestyle
  • Number / size of facilities
  • Overall ratings
  • Privacy
  • Quality of design
  • Quality of the facilities
  • Quality of the garden
  • Quality of the individual apartments

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National Housing for Older People Awards

Winner EAC Housing for Older People Awards - Retirement housing 2012
Gold award winner in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2012.
Category: Retirement housing, 60 units and over.
Sponsor: Retirement Homesearch.
Winner EAC Housing for Older People Awards - Retirement housing 2010
Bronze award winner in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2010.
Category: Retirement housing, 60 units and over.

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