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Abbeywood is a purpose-built home, circa 1970. 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 grounds, Abbeywood is close to local shops, pubs, post office and excellent bus routes to Aldershot and Guildford. Most rooms have views of the well-kept gardens or the courtyard.
At Abbeywood, we provide residential care for 50 older people (male and female) with increasing physical and mental frailties and varying mental health needs. Staff are on hand 24-hours a day to provide care and support.
Accommodation
• 50 single rooms with washbasin
• 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
• We have 5 open-plan lounges each with TV and video player and quiet areas for reading and relaxing
• There is a large function room ideal for social events, entertainment and activities
• Specially equipped bathrooms so you can relax in comfort
• Lift to all floors
Dining
• There are 5 dining areas
• You can choose from the menus each day
• Supper is served in the lounges or can be enjoyed in your own room
• Choice of healthy and nutritious meals and any special dietary requirements catered for
• Tea-making facilities are available ideal for entertaining guests
Leisure activities
• Our library offers a wide variety of books including large print, audio and video tapes
• Newspapers can be ordered and delivered daily to your room
• Abbeywood has a pleasant garden with patio and sitting areas, ideal for the summer
• Stereo system and an organ are available
• Games are available such as board games, dominoes etc.
• Our in-house shop sells confectionery, toiletries and greetings cards
• We have a hairdressing salon
• Regular events and entertainment are organised at our home each week
Facilities
• Wheelchair access and car parking are available
• Pets are welcome by arrangement
• We have a personal laundry facility and laundry service
• A pay telephone is available
• Regular religious services and meetings are held
Health and personal care
• Our GP is available on request
• District Nurse, Optician, Dentist and
Physiotherapist visit by arrangement
• Local Holistic Therapists are available on request
• Our Chiropodist visits every 4-6 weeks
• Our Hairdresser visits twice a week
Local area
• Aldershot Town Centre, 1/2 mile
• The nearest hospital is in Frimley, 1/4 mile
• Ash Vale Railway Station, 1/4 mile
• Ash Railway Station, 1/2 mile
• Swimming pool and ice rink, 2 miles
Come and visit us at any time and see for yourselves the friendly environment and quality of care at Abbeywood. |