The Red House (sheltered housing / retirement housing)

The Red House 9 Gaynesford Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 2UQ (view on map). Manager: Abbeyfield UK, c/o Simon Hulme, Allocations Manager, on 020 8444 8629; email s.hulme@abbeyfield.com OR the House Manager on 020 8699 2278
Properties:	7 flats. Sizes studio. Includes mobility standard properties. Built in 1900. Renovated in 1999.
Services:	Resident management staff, non-resident management staff (7 days).
Facilities:	Lift, lounge, dining room, laundry, garden, conservatory.
Accessibility:	Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 80 yards; shop 150 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 2 mile(s); social centre 3 mile(s).
Lifestyle:	Regular social activities include cards, scrabble, outings to the country. Some meals available (lunch and tea 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 an attractive detached house accommodating 6 residents over retirement age in their own bed-sitting rooms, some with en-suite facilities, and with a lift to the 1st floor. There is a housekeeper who provides 2 meals a day, and all costs are included in the weekly rent.
Info updated:	25/04/2003.
Vacancies Relet(s): One pleasant room vacant to let. Contact Samantha Blane, Administrator, on 020 8613 8359 or email: s.blane@abbeyfield.com. (Notified 18/06/2008).