Abbeyfield Palmerston North
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Palmerston North’s Abbeyfield Roslyn House has ten ensuite studios for residents, an ensuite guest room, and a self-contained flat for the housekeeper. |
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The house, one of many in over 16 countries, was opened in 2008 with the Abbeyfield philosophy of flatting together, overcoming loneliness which can have a big effect on people who live on their own. A committee of volunteers supports the house as needed. |
| The large shared living roomprovides a warm cosy place for social interaction or for visitors to be entertained. The residents enjoy their freedom and independence, and the choice of sharing social activities or enjoying their own company. They can come and go as they please, and continue to be involved in the wider community. |
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The full time housekeeper and relief housekeeper keep the communal areas clean and tidy. They provide the main meals of the day. Residents help themselves to breakfast from the well-stocked kitchen whenever they choose. |
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| Residents look after their own ensuite studios, and contribute in making general house rules. Many of the residents help in various ways – volunteering in the kitchen, laundry or outside in the garden. It has made for a very happy environment in a lovely modern house. |
| Visitors are welcome to share a meal with the residents at a small cost, as long as the housekeeper has sufficient advanced notice. Family of residents can use the guest suite when in town. It can also be used for short respite stays for an elderly family member. |
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Residents’ comments:
What I like most about living in an Abbeyfield house is that you aren’t organized. You are free to do what you like.
Living at Roslyn House, I don’t have to travel to other centres for medical services, as I did where I lived before.
I was looking for company and friendliness, and I found them both at Roslyn House.
It is lovely not having to plan or cook meals, and to have company at meal time.
The building is always warm, which suits my bones. I can have family to stay, which is nice.
If anything goes wrong, someone rushes to help.
The residents have input in the running of the house – majority rules!
It is lovely hearing the children playing at the preschool centre next door.
Abbeyfield houses have a very good reputation worldwide. I can see why.
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Visitors are welcomed to be shown around, and a waiting list is kept for possible future residents and each studio has its own patio.
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Contact Abbeyfield Palmerston North
Abbeyfield Palmerston North welcomes your enquiry.
To find out more about becoming a resident; or
To join the local Society as a volunteer; or
To offer financial or other assistance;
please contact
Carol Shaw (Chairperson)
Phone (06) 357 2662
email carolann@infogen.net.nz
The Secretary
PO Box 5416
Palmerston North
Roslyn House
115 Vogel Street
Palmerston North
Phone (06) 355 4938