Hilltop House

Location

A quiet, residential area, a short drive from Bury St Edmunds town centre and close to shops, restaurants, leisure facilities, West Suffolk College and public transport links.

Accommodation type

Twelve unfurnished one-bedroom flats with en-suite toilets all on one floor. There is level access throughout the building and garden.

Communal areas

A lounge, accessible kitchen, dining room, laundry room, accessible bathroom and garden.

Safety and security

Staff office on-site and a secure door access system to ensure residents’ safety and security.

Assistive technology

Integrated emergency pull cord alarm system throughout and personal pendant alarm available.

Rental agreement type

All apartments are let on an assured shorthold tenancy agreement.

Care and support planning

Staff draw up a personalised care and support plan with residents using the Life Star model.

Staff availability

Our highly-trained staff are on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week, giving residents peace of mind that assistance is always on-hand.

Tailored support, advice and assistance includes

• Managing personal care and medication
• Daily living skills
• Socialising and community involvement
• Cooking, cleaning and shopping
• Dealing with correspondence
• Developing hobbies and interests
• Signposting and accessing other services
• Maintaining health, safety and security

Eligibility

To be eligible for a place at Hilltop House, applicants must:

• Be 18 years or over
• Have a physical disability
• Require a minimum of 21 hours care per week

How to apply

To apply directly, please complete the enquiry form below and ask for an application form.

We also accept referrals from West Suffolk Council, please speak to your social worker to start the application process.

All care and support needs will be assessed before an application is accepted.