Willcox Close
Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9AP
Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9AP
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As the UK's largest charity care provider, our mission is to inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life.
Manager's Description
"The fruit of a legacy from a local GP, Dr Willcox, these retirement living with care apartments were built in 1972 and run by a local firm of solicitors with a group of trustees. It was understood, ho..." Show more "The fruit of a legacy from a local GP, Dr Willcox, these retirement living with care apartments were built in 1972 and run by a local firm of solicitors with a group of trustees. It was understood, however, that if ever the development could no longer be looked after by its original management then MHA would welcome it. That handover took place in December 2004.Willcox Close comprises of bungalows and apartments providing a choice of one and two bedroom accommodation. "Willcox Close is a friendly place,” writes one resident. “There are things to do if you want and there’s always someone around.”" Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
18 flats, bungalows. Built in 1972 and renovated in 2004. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Garden
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 300 yards; shop 500 yards; post office 500 yards; town centre 500 yards; GP 300 yards; social centre 500 yards.
Regular Social activities include: Coffee mornings, outings, monthly lunch club. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Somerset
Social Care Authority: Somerset
Info updated: 28/12/2025
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a common registration and allocation system called Homefinder Somerset. See how to get started at: https://www.homefindersomerset.co.uk/choice/Residents' views
A number of residents have used EAC's resident consultation card game to give their views on aspects of where they live. They gave top marks to this scheme for: Convenience of the location
Privacy
Quality of the individual apartments
Managed by
Live Later Life Well
As the UK's largest charity care provider, our mission is to inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life.