Abbeyfield House21 Hurst Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 2DS (view on map).Manager: Abbeyfield UK, c/o Gail Parry-Rogerson, Allocations Manager, on 01403 254 372; email g.Rogerson@abbeyfield.com OR the House Manager on 01403 252 855 | | Properties: | 13 flats. Sizes studio, 1bed. Opened in 1964. Renovated in 2004. | | Services: | Resident management staff, non-resident management staff. | | Facilities: | Lift, lounge, dining room, laundry, guest facilities, garden, conservatory. | | Accessibility: | Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 200 yards; post office 200 yards; town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 0.5 mile(s). | | Lifestyle: | Weekly social activities include scrabble evenings, coffee mornings, garden & birthday parties, organised by housekeeper, house committee, friends of Abbeyfield. Some meals available (two meals every day). | | Pets: | Please contact us to discuss if you wish to bring a pet. | | Tenure: | Rent (social landlord). | | Manager's notes: | Abbeyfield societies are guided by the shared beliefs of the movement: 1. Older people have an important role to play amongst their families, friends and in their community; 2. Overcoming loneliness and insecurity can make all the difference to an older person's wellbeing and quality of life; 3. Local people have an essential part to play in helping older people in their community.
Charges for Abbeyfield accommodation are inclusive of meals and all bills, and typically in the range of £500 to £1200 per month, with an average of around £800 per month. Many residents are eligible for Housing Benefit and other financial support to help towards the costs, and we invite you to contact us whether or not you could afford them from your own resources.
This is a warm and comfortable house with lovely conservatory in which residents socialise with family and friends whilst enjoying the beautiful garden. Conveniently situated close to hospital and railway station and on bus route with Horsham Park not far away. Visitors welcome, guest suite. Respite room sometimes available. | | Info updated: | 04/07/2005. |
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