Our Almshouse site is situated in the centre of Devizes, within easing walking distance of the shops and doctors’ surgeries. The Almshouses are set in a peaceful location near to the canal, on an enclosed site. There are communal gardens for everyone to enjoy.
The majority of our properties are bungalows, with the addition of six ground floor flats. We have 44 one bedroomed units and 12 two bedroomed units. Successful single applicants will be offered a one-bedroom property and couples will be offered a two-bedroom property.
All our recently built almshouses have been designed with older age and disability problems in mind, incorporating features such as walk in showers and access for wheelchairs. There are no baths in any of our properties.
We have a rolling maintenance programme which is administered by our Property Maintenance Co-ordinator. This ensures that the boilers are regularly serviced and replaced when needed, for example.
Our properties are fitted with fridge/freezers and cookers. The properties have space for a washing machine. In addition, there are communal washing and drying facilities in two locations on site.
The Charity provides a hall for the residents to use for social events, which encourages a sense of community for our residents and helps to address social isolation issues. There is an active Social Club where a variety of events are hosted to include bingo nights, coffee mornings, curling afternoons and film showings. Residents can invite their friends and families to share in these events.
Residents receive a range of benefits from the Charity, including our on-site Warden who performs the role of a ‘good neighbour’, who can check on residents daily. All our properties have recently received an upgrade to the lifeline (emergency call) system and all residents are provided with a lifeline pendant. Unfortunately, the charity is not able to provide any level of nursing care. All residents must be able to live independently or arrange their own care privately.
There are communal laundry and drying areas around the site for residents to use.
Please note that only small pets are allowed on site, for example cats or caged birds. Unfortunately, the site has shared gardens and is not suitable for dogs. Please contact the Charity if you need any further clarification.
There is very limited parking on site and there are no reserved spaces.