Almshouses

Supported independent living in a friendly community setting

St John’s Winchester
Care in a vibrant community

Supported Independent Living

We are proud to be part of the almshouse movement which boasts 35,000 almshouses across the UK. We are unique within the movement as we provide unrivalled levels of care and support to residents who cherish their independence. Helping people maintain their independence remains the charity’s driving force today.

Our almshouse community provides a friendly, welcoming and safe place where older people lead full, rich and independent lives. People choose how to spend their time, with as much or as little care and support as they want and need.

A team of nurses and carers provide support 24/7 to residents. Residents receive a call every day and at least one visit each week. Our Wellness Clinic, run by a Registered Nurse, provides proactive care, support and advice.

There are many social activities organised; these are resident-led with little intervention from the charity other than providing premises, organisational support and encouragement.

There is a strong sense of family here. Many members of the St John’s Winchester community are good neighbours to each other and are actively involved in the outside community as volunteers and members of community organisations. And for those who prefer to live more quietly and with less interaction with others, that is always respected.

We are rated as ‘good’ by our regulator, the Care Quality Commission.

Please download our almshouses brochure here, or visit our Information and News page.

Almshouses

Supported Independent Living

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