Oxlip House

Extra care housing
Airfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7RH
Airfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7RH

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Manager's Description

"Eywood House, a new and modern scheme located in a residential area in St Albans, opened in 2019. It offers a warm and homely environment, with well-designed properties and welcoming communal areas.
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"Eywood House, a new and modern scheme located in a residential area in St Albans, opened in 2019. It offers a warm and homely environment, with well-designed properties and welcoming communal areas.

The one-bedroom apartments, all double glazed with central heating, have their own spacious balcony or terrace which is accessible from both the lounge and bedroom. There is a generously sized wet room and all kitchens are furnished with a fridge and a washer dryer.

The communal facilities include a modern spa bathroom that includes an assisted bath; a beautifully decorated communal lounge which opens out to a stunning landscaped communal garden.

To enhance residents’ added independence a scooter room is available to store mobility scooters and bicycles. Two lifts service the building making all flats easily accessible and the bus stop into St Albans city centre is directly outside the building.

An attractive guest suite is also available for residents’ relatives to stay over fitted with its own en-suite.

The benefits of living at Eywood House include:

• The privacy of your own self-contained apartment
• A dedicated care team, offering tailored packages
• 24-hour emergency alarm and pendant
• Dedicated Scheme Manager
• Communal Lounge with kitchenette
• Snug
• Communal Garden
• Guest Suite
• Scooter Room

Property Types
• 28 one-bedroom rental apartments
• 12 one-bedroom shared ownership apartments
If you would like to find out more about Eywood House, or would like to arrange a visit, please call 0330 100 0272." Show less

Main Facts

Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord) and Shared Ownership
Care provider: Orders of St John Care Trust
52 flats. Built in 2010. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hairdressing salon, well-being centre, cinema
Whole site accessible by wheelchair.
Meal(s) available. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: West Suffolk
Social Care Authority: Suffolk

Info updated: 13/11/2012
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Availability

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

"Good friendly staff team. Nice environment. Lots of activities"
Made by a visitor in 2017

"Very good staffing, homely feel, excellent community"
Made by a staff member in 2017

"service to my mother cannot be achieved anywhere else...she loves the thriving and engaging environment."
Made by a visitor in 2017

"Caring staff, lovely facilities, special events"
Made by a visitor in 2017

"My Mum moved to Oxlip house just under 2 years ago and was reluctant to leave her home after almost 50 years. The staff and residents have made her s..." Show more
"My Mum moved to Oxlip house just under 2 years ago and was reluctant to leave her home after almost 50 years. The staff and residents have made her so welcome that actually moving her given her a new lease of life! Thank you." Show less

Made by a visitor in 2017

"Oxlip House is a wonderful place to work as well as for the residents to live as independent as they can with care and support if needed. It has the f..." Show more
"Oxlip House is a wonderful place to work as well as for the residents to live as independent as they can with care and support if needed. It has the feeling of a large extended family all under one roof. Its an excellent place of older people to live. " Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017
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