Supported Sheltered Housing

Abbeyfield houses are either purpose built or adapted from existing buildings with added facilities to make them suitable.

A typical supported sheltered house offers:

• A house manager
• Private rooms for residents, usually with an en-suite toilet, shower or bath.
• A call alarm system
• Specialist facilities, such as assisted baths, lifts
• A shared dining room and often a shared sitting room and garden
• Two cooked meals a day
• Facilities for residents to make light refreshments
• A network of support from local volunteers

Abbeyfield aims to provide a supportive environment. Residents who need help with their cleaning, laundry or personal care can arrange this.

Many societies have domestic help available; in addition, arrangements can be made with private providers or a visiting home help. f residents need additional personal care, the National Service Framework for Older People entitles them to have an assesment of their needs. Abbeyfield houses regularly update their aids and adaptations to make life easier for frailer residents.