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Looking for housing or care can be a complicated process. Here are our guides to help you on your journey.
Benefits of moving to a retirement community
Thinking about moving into a retirement home but not completely sure whether it’s for you? We look at some of the benefits of living in a 55+ retirement community.
Housing options for older people
Explore Abbeyfield's housing options and find out the difference between each. We look at Supported (Sheltered) Housing, Residential Care, Dementia Care and Independent Living.
Beginning the conversation
Conversations about health, care, managing of finances and moving home are not everyday topics. However, it’s important to have these conversations so you can ensure that your loved ones are thinking about the future and know you are there to help.
What is supported housing?
Also known as sheltered housing and assisted living, supported housing is perfect for those wanting to remain independent but live in a social, supportive house.
The Abbeyfield Difference
Homely and friendly houses that have established great links within their community, making time for our residents, and enhancing their lives by bringing everyone together remain at the core of what we stand for today.
Moving into a care home
Moving to a care home can be an emotional time but making plans early and getting the information and advice you need will help make any changes much easier and less stressful.
Explore Abbeyfield's retirement living options
From Supported Housing to Residential Care Homes, explore which is right for you.
We have heritage at our heart
Small, homely and friendly houses that have established great links within their community, making time for our residents, and enhancing their lives by bringing everyone together are at the core of what we stand for.
1955
Miss Saunders and Mr Hanlan, our first residents move into Richard Carr-Gomm's house which would later become The Abbeyfield Society.
1956
The Abbeyfield Society is established as a charity.
1963
The Abbeyfield Society reaches 100 homes across the UK with 50 more in progress.
1979
Prince Charles becomes Patron of The Abbeyfield Society.
2020
The Abbeyfield Society has over 400 houses in seven countries providing support and community to 7,500 residents.
The latest from our blog
News and stories from Abbeyfield. From what's hitting the headlines, to stories from our homes and residents.
Facebook Portal Mini ensures care home residents stay connected
19/01/2021Residents of Speedwell Court, a dementia-friendly residential care home in Southampton, have had their spirits lifted by the recent donation of a Facebook Portal Mini.
