The Ogilvie HomesGoldings Lane, Aldringham, Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4PS (view on map).Manager: Ogilvie Charities. If you think you would be eligible for this almshouse accommodation, and are interested in this scheme, please contact EAC. | | Properties: | 24 bungalows. Sizes studio, 1bed, 2bed. Includes mobility standard & wheelchair properties. Opened in 1900. Renovated in 2002. | | Services: | Resident management staff (24 hours) and community alarm service. | | Facilities: | Lounge, laundry, guest facilities, garden. | | Accessibility: | Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 10 yards; shop 1 mile(s); post office 1 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s). | | Lifestyle: | Monthly social activities include tea & cakes, organised by warden. This almshouse charity caters for: People of retirement/near retirement age without restrictions; preference given to locals/local connections. | | Pets: | Pets not accepted. | | Tenure: | Rent (social landlord). | | Manager's notes: | A group of 24 terraced bungalows situated just outside Aldringham Suffolk which is near the coastal town of Aldeburgh.
There is a mix of one and two bed roomed accommodation on this site, plus three large self contained bed sitting room apartments.
All are single storey and easy to access.
Some homes are fully wheelchair accessible and some have shopping buggy rechargeable points.
Some have walk in showers as well as baths.
There is an assisted hoist bath provided on site for those unable to utilise the facilities in their own home.
All homes have emergency alarms with pull cords monitored 24 hours a day by the scheme manager, and her deputy who live on site
A shopping bus is provided once a week to take residents to nearby Leiston.
Residents may join in the many communal activities provided.
Personal care can be arranged by social services but the scheme managers keep an eye on you and the site.
The bungalows are well maintained and the grounds are extensive and well kept.
You can bring your own furniture and make this your home.
Residents who are eligible may claim Housing Benefit. | | Info updated: | 18/03/2003. |
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