Abbeyfield Search for a retirement home Help and advice Careers Welcome to your Abbeyfield retirement home Answer a few simple questions to help you find the right Abbeyfield retirement home for you. Find for myself Find for someone else See all Abbeyfield retirement homes near you Search by postcode Welcome to Abbeyfield At Abbeyfield we make time for our residents, and enhance their lives by bringing everyone together in homely and friendly houses that have established great links within their community. This has been our mission for over 60 years and remains at the core of what we stand for today. Everyone is welcome at Abbeyfield. Wherever you find us, you’ll find we’re warm, open and friendly. Community is at the heart of Abbeyfield, where people come together to share meals, company, and enjoy life. Abbeyfield is more than a home, it’s a neighbourhood, a community, a family. Find out more about Abbeyfield Explore Abbeyfield's retirement living options From Supported Housing to Residential Care Homes, explore which is right for you. Supported (Sheltered) Housing Supported Housing, sometimes know as Assisted Living or Sheltered Housing, offers the best of independent living whilst remaining part of a friendly and sociable shared house. Discover Supported Housing at Abbeyfield Independent Living Independent Living is designed for active, self-reliant individuals. It allows you to live completely self-sufficient with communal hubs to socialise and connect with your neighbours. At Abbeyfield we have a great selection of Independent Living apartments for older people across the UK. Discover Independent Living at Abbeyfield Residential Care Homes Our Residential Care Homes are designed for those with personal care needs requiring one-to-one support from a qualified carer. Live with the security of on-site staff who are there 24 hours a day to provide support and companionship. Discover Residential Care at Abbeyfield Dementia Friendly Care Homes Our Dementia Friendly Care Homes have been designed to help support residents living with Alzheimer’s, dementia or other forms of memory loss. Our homes offer the same high quality support you’ll find in our care homes with extra support for those living with dementia. Discover Dementia Friendly Care Homes at Abbeyfield Help and advice Read through our guides to help you on your journey to retirement living. Tips for moving into a care home Read our guide to make your move to care stress free and comfortable. Read more The benefits of retirement living Find out why you should consider moving to a retirement community. Read more Housing options for older people Understand the difference between the housing options available. Read more Careers at Abbeyfield - Care to join us? We believe that great care starts with great people. At Abbeyfield, we believe that great care starts with great people and we’re always keen to hear from those who share our commitment to enhancing the lives of older people in the UK. From carers to house managers, activities coordinators to cooks, plus roles in our St Albans head office, Abbeyfield has a varied range of career options available. We offer a range of flexible contracts and excellent benefits. But not only that, when you join the Abbeyfield Family you'll join a team of dedicated, friendly, professional and caring people. View our vacancies The latest from our blog News and stories from Abbeyfield. From what's hitting the headlines, to stories from our homes and residents. Read more from Abbeyfield Green-fingered residents recognised with regional award 03/12/2021 The residents of Westfield House in Loughborough are celebrating receiving an award from the Royal Horticultural Society and East Midland in Bloom. Read More 10 fun activities to help you stay healthy as you get older 29/11/2021 From Housekeeper to Regional Director — Theresa's story 25/11/2021 Visiting a grandparent with dementia 19/11/2021 Diana's journey to Registered Care Home Manager 18/11/2021 Coronavirus Information Abbeyfield has complied with the government’s guidance on managing the risk of COVID-19 and is COVID-secure. Please click to find out more about our response to the pandemic. Find out more Did you know we're a charity? Support us and help enrich the lives of older people. Donate About Abbeyfield About us Our new developments Careers Contact us Our environmental aims Housing options Independent Living Supported Housing Residential Care Homes Dementia Friendly Care Homes Care at Home Nursing Homes Helpful advice What type of care do I need? 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