Barclay Smith House
Providing Quality, Stress Free, Independent Living for Older People. Located in the heart of the seaside town of Helensburgh, we have been assessed as Very Good across all inspected areas by the Care Inspectorate in June 2023.
Barclay Smith House is a traditional two-story town house building close to the centre of Helensburgh. The house is made up of Seven private apartments that are well maintained with access to a secluded back garden which our residents love to make use of in the good weather. There is ample free roadside parking just outside the main door with bus stops on both sides of the street. The town centre and its amenities are very accessible, only a short walk away. There are two train stations with direct routes to Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Highlands.
If you are living alone, having to complete your own shopping and cook for yourself, Abbeyfield Helensburgh could be what you are looking for. We can provide you with an independent lifestyle whilst being free from everyday worries such as decorating or maintaining your home inside and out. Anyone over the age of 60 will be made most welcome. Your apartment will be yours to furnish as you like. A light breakfast, lunch and dinner are social occasions and are served each day in our pleasant dining room to a very high standard.
The weekly rent includes:
All catering & food costs
All utility bills including Gas, Electric & Council Tax
All maintenance of building and garden
Installation and use of Pendant Personal Alarm System
Use of communal laundry
Use of communal lounge with television and TV licensing
Keys to both apartment and building
Front door Secure Entry System
Active Residents Council
Meals
Food is very important here at Barclay Smith House and we provide excellent freshly prepared meals daily from our new modern kitchen. There are three tasty home-cooked meals served every day in the communal dining room. A light breakfast is available between 9:00 and 9:30 each day. Themed lunches and dinners are served throughout the year to the delight of our residents. This includes a Burns Supper, St Andrews Day, Chinese New Year banquet, St Patrick's Day lunch and many more special occasions throughout the year. All residents celebrate their birthdays in style with their choice of menu and a birthday cake prepared on site. All our staff are highly trained in the safe preparation and handling of food.
What is not included:
Personal telephone line and billing
Additional activities available:
We encourage residents to live independent, full and active lives, providing a wide range of opportunities for residents to mix and socialise. At the moment we offer:
- Handicrafts with Crocheting & Card Making
- Painting & drawing sessions
- Card & Board Games
- Occasional Quizzes
- Armchair Exercises
- Monthly Outings
- Films
- Musical Evenings
- Piano Sessions
We have loyal and consistent Staff & Management in place and excellent Care Inspectorate ratings.
We also have dedicated committee members, volunteers, and friends of Abbeyfield who take residents out on monthly outings