Abbey House

Retirement housing / Housing-with-care
Little Diamond, Derry, BT48 9EJ
Little Diamond, Derry, BT48 9EJ

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Main Facts

Retirement housing / Housing-with-care
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
30 flats. Built in 1986. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Housing With Care scheme with on-site care staff, Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Cafe/bistro, Hairdressing salon, Library, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 50 yards; post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 400 yards; social centre 0.5 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: social evenings and quizzes, organised by scheme staff. Meal(s) available (luncheon club, 7 days & other meals for HWC residents). New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Londonderry
Social Care Authority: NI Public Health Agency

Info updated: 02/04/2013
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Availability

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

"You are secure and safe in the building and the staff are helpful and friendly."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I'm very happy. Staff are very good to me, And any problems they help me out."
Made by a resident in 2017

"It's very good place to live."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I like the area. I feel safe here. I get on well with staff, who are very helpful. I am living with people my own age."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I like the simplicity. Up in the morning – into the shower – breakfast – and the day is yours! Ideal peace and quiet."
Made by a resident in 2017

"The surroundings are good and the staff are great."
Made by a resident in 2017

"This is a happy house and is safe and secure. All the staff are warm, friendly and helpful."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I like being close to shopping. I like my flat and the food."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Staff are lovely and very helpful."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Hi feel safe here and I know there is always someone around should I ever need help."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I like living here. The staff are very good to me and we gets to go out on trips."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Clean place, friendly and with helpful people in lovely atmosphere."
Made by a resident in 2017

"It is well located near everything, including church, shops, pubs, bus station, cinema. And it's quiet! What more do you want?"
Made by a resident in 2017

"Security, socialising, dances etc. Quiet, clean and well looked after. Excellent staff always on duty."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Abbey House is a very safe place to live. The flat itself is well laid out. The main thing about living here is the staff. The dedication of the staff..." Show more
"Abbey House is a very safe place to live. The flat itself is well laid out. The main thing about living here is the staff. The dedication of the staff here is unparalleled. They provide so much care and treat me with respect and dignity." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017
National Housing for Older People Awards
National commended award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2017.
Category: Retirement housing 25-30 units.
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