The benefits and impact on the overall life of residents afforded by an Abbeyfield House include:

• affordable, supportive, safe and long term secure accommodation

• greater independence for older residents and increased opportunity for young adults with disabilities to leave their parents’ home

• enhanced social relationships and companionship

• increased community participation and lessening of isolation for people living in areas with limited access to lifestyle and social relationship choices

• increased capacity to make choices and be involved in decision making

• increased opportunities to increase skills and activities of daily living

• increased ability to remain in their home town / community rather than having to relocate to another town to access appropriate accommodation

• enhanced relationships with family members who no longer have to carry the burden of care and concerns regarding the long-term accommodation and support needs of loved ones