So many opportunities
to enjoy later life
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.
Our homes are closely linked to their community to enhance not only the lives of our residents, but older people living locally. From trips to the seaside to festivities throughout Christmas, Abbeyfield’s connection to the local community provides events that all older people can enjoy.
Life here at Abbeyfield is all about you and the things you most enjoy doing, on top of which there’ll be lots of opportunities to make new friends, socialise and share good times with. And of course, new friends are a great way to discover interesting new hobbies, develop your hidden talents or try out new things that you never found time for.
Activities
Dancing
Painting
Hobby Clubs
Chess
Yoga
We believe that a fulfilling life is one that nourishes an individual’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs; that everybody has an intrinsic value and worth and should be supported to live in dignity and respect. Every one of our residents is special. Through our ethos of care, the very best level of service and remarkable staff, we are committed to enhancing later life for all our residents, making their lives as happy as possible.
Some of our facilities (vary by property)
Hairdresser
Library
Bistro & Bar
Greenhouse
Gym
Welcome to the Abbeyfield Braintree Bocking & Felsted Society. We provide supported sheltered housing firmly rooted in the local community. All our properties are either purpose built or adapted from existing buildings that have been fully modernised with ensuite facilities to meet the needs of older people. All are wheelchair accessible, and have lifts to all floors. You can see more detail below about each of our four locations: Abbeyfield House in Felsted, Great Bradfords House and Wickham House in Braintree and Polly’s Field Village in Bocking.
In the lively and friendly village of Felsted, Abbeyfield House has recently been refurbished and is supported by the local community who regularly visit and provide various opportunities to socialise with others. Walking distance to a local shop, post office, G.P. Surgery, dispensary, churches, pubs and restaurants.
Close to Braintree town centre, Great Bradfords House is an extra care scheme offering 35 spacious apartments. Residents live independently, safe in the knowledge that we have staff on site 24/7. Enjoy a delicious home cooked lunch in our dining room every day and join in with a range of activities.
At Polly’s Field Village we’ve created a brand-new retirement community where people over the age of 55 can be as active or relaxed as they want to be, surrounded by the village's inspiring countryside views. Situated on Church Lane, in a quiet and pleasant suburb of Braintree overlooking open fields, Polly’s Field Village is conveniently close to the centre of town with its shops, restaurants and leisure facilities. This high quality development has 99 homes, comprising 39 one bedroom apartments and 60 two bedroom apartments, set around a vibrant village hub helping over 55s make more of their independence. Facilities include a gym, a village hall, an activities room/library, a hairdressing and beauty salon, a bistro/restaurant, a greenhouse, guest room and spa bathroom.
Situated in Braintree, Wickham House opened in October 1993 and was thoroughly refurbished in 2015. Offering a balance of privacy and companionship in a modern town house, the house has 17 studio rooms. Residents bring their own furniture and have a studio with an en-suite shower room, TV and telephone points. This friendly, warm house for over 65's provides all meals, along with laundry and housekeeping.
