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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The benefits of retirement living

Find out why you should consider moving to a retirement community.

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Housing options for older people

Understand the difference between the housing options available.

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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. 

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The latest from our blog

News and stories from Abbeyfield. From what's hitting the headlines, to stories from our homes and residents.

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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.

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COVID19 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.

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