Retirement villages offer older people independence, choices and improve individuals quality of life.
They offer a range of facilities and activities that are not just care related which generate opportunities for informal and formal social activity and engagement. This is alongside a range of medical and care services that can respond quickly and flexibly to a range of care needs over time.
People are interested in retirement villages by the combination of independence and security, as well as opportunities for social engagement and an active life.
Each home has club house (or day room) that is the social heart of the village. Each day there is a specific activity in the club house eg art and crafts classes, presentations, card games, yoga etc. Throughout any day people are gathering in the Club House to have a tea and scone to meet friends and catch up.
There are also a wide variety of additional activity and trips arranged depending on residents preferences and requirements. A dedicated Mowlam Healthcare bus in available for short trips to theatre or cinema or longer day trips.