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Chantry House is a purpose built home, circa 1994. The home 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 beautiful grounds, Chantry House is close to local amenities and excellent bus and rail routes. Most of our rooms have lovely views of the well-kept gardens.
At Chantry House, we provide nursing care for 24 older people (male and female) with varying degrees of mental and physical frailty. Staff are on hand 24-hours a day to provide care and support.
Accommodation
• 24 single en-suite rooms all with showers
• We can cater for residents who require respite care
• Rooms decorated to high standard
• We encourage personal items to be brought in to enhance your room
• 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
• There are 3 main lounge areas all with TVs and quiet areas for relaxing and reading, etc.
• Bathroom specially equipped so you can relax in comfort
• Lift to all floors.
Dining
• There are 3 main dining areas
• Choice of healthy and nutritious meals and any special dietary requirements catered for
• You can choose from the menus each day
• Breakfast and supper can be served in the dining rooms or in the privacy of your room
• Tea-making facilities for you and your visitors available in the lounges.
Leisure activities
• Our home has a variety of books to choose from including large print, magazines, audio and video tapes
• Newspapers can be ordered and delivered daily to your room
• Chantry House has a large foyer, pleasant garden with patio and sitting area
• CD/stereos are available in the lounges
• Games available such as carpet bowls and board games, etc.
• Regular events and entertainment such as arts & crafts, exercise classes are organised by our dedicated Activities Co-ordinator.
Facilities
• Wheelchair access is available
• Car parking is available
• Pets are welcome by arrangement
• We have a personal laundry facility and laundry service
• Regular religious services and meetings are arranged.
Health and personal care
• Local GP is available on request
• District Nurse, Dentist, Optician and Physiotherapist visit by arrangement
• Our Chiropodist visits once every 4-6 weeks or on request
• Hairdressing available on request
• Aromatherapy is available on request.
Local area
• Saxmundham Town Centre and railway station, 1/2 mile
• Bowling green, 1 mile
• Golf course, 6 miles
• Theatre, 10 miles
• Swimming pool, 4 miles
• Ipswich Hospital, 20 miles.
Come and visit us at any time and see for yourselves the friendly environment and quality of care at Chantry House. |