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Selkirk House is a purpose built home, circa 1987. It is owned and maintained by Anchor Trust,
England’s largest not-for-profit provider of support, care and housing for older people.
Set in a quiet location and in its own grounds, Selkirk House is close to the local shops,
pubs and post office. Many rooms have lovely views of the well-kept gardens.
At Selkirk House, we provide residential care for 39 older people (male and female) who may have
physical disabilities and moderate dementia. Staff are on hand 24-hours a day to provide care and
support.
Accommodation
• Single en-suite rooms with WC and washbasin
• Telephone point in all bedrooms for your own direct line
• Television point and connections for digital and satellite TV
• Call bells in each room providing 24-hour help
• Rooms decorated to high standard
• We encourage personal items to be brought in to enhance your room
• 2 lounges with a TV and quiet areas to read or relax
• Tea-making facilities in each room where you and your visitors can make drinks
• Bathrooms specially equipped so you can relax in comfort
• Lifts to upper floor
Dining
• We offer a wide range of dining at Selkirk House. You can choose from the menus each day
• Breakfast and supper are served in the dining room or can be enjoyed in your room if you prefer
• Choice of healthy and nutritious meals and any special dietary requirements catered for
Leisure activities
• We have a Library including large print books, audio and video tapes
• Newspapers can be ordered and delivered daily to your room
• Stereo and piano are provided in the lounge
• Games are available such as board games, carpet bowls etc.
• Regular events and entertainment are organised each week including quizzes,trips and entertainers
• We have a hairdressing salon
• Selkirk House has well-maintained gardens to sit out in summer and which residents are
encouraged to help with
• Residents can also help with light house-keeping if they wish
Facilities
• Wheelchair access and car parking are available
• Pets are welcome by arrangement
• We have a personal laundry facility and service
• A pay telephone is available
• Religious services and meetings are arranged monthly
Health and personal care
• GP services available on request
• 3 local surgeries
• Our Hairdresser visits twice a week
• Our Chiropodist visits regularly or on request
• Dentist & Optician– visiting and local services are available
• The District Nurse and Physiotherapist visit by arrangement
• Holistic therapy – details of local providers are available
Local area
• The town centre of Plymouth and the railway station, 4 miles
• Close to excellent bus routes to Plymouth City Centre and local beauty spots
• Local shopping centre with banks, shops, library – a short walk away
• Theatre and cinemas, 4 miles
• Plymouth Hospital, 6 miles
• Historical Plymouth Barbican and Hoe, 4 miles
• Mountbatten, wheelchair-friendly coastal spot with beautiful views and easy parking, 2 miles
Come and visit us at any time and see for yourselves the friendly environment and quality of
care at Selkirk House
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