Jasmine House, Accrington

Type of property

Jasmine House is a large, modern bungalow that is wheelchair accessible throughout and offers supported living for up to three people. Support is provided by two team members in the daytime and a waking night team member throughout the evening. The three bedrooms each have their own separate bathroom – two of the bathrooms are wet rooms. There is a living room, large kitchen diner, sensory room, laundry room and an extra room with bathroom and shower. Outside there is a lawned garden and patio area to the rear with BBQ, potted plants and a small flower border. To the front there is a large private area for cars to park.

Valued in your community

Jasmine House is located in the Scaitcliffe residential area of Accrington. The local community are very welcoming and there are a range of shops close by, together with Oswaldtwistle Mills, garden centres and cafes. Accrington Town Centre has a range of attractions including the Victorian Arcade, Accrington Arndale shopping centre, a Vue cinema, popular high street stores and the library. For those who enjoy walking and spending time outdoors, Peel Park and Foxhill Bank Nature Reserve offer a variety of scenic routes to explore. There are bus stops at the end of the street, offering regular services to Accrington centre and Oswaldtwistle. Accrington train station is a five-minute drive away with routes to Blackpool, Preston, Blackburn, Colne and York.

Living at this service

Life at Jasmine House is suitable for people with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities or acquired brain injuries. The house has a calm atmosphere and established routines. There are currently two non-verbal men living here, one is 36 and the other 50 years old. They enjoy painting, baking, watching television, puzzles and helping around the house. They both like to go out in the community especially to the local parks in the summer, and enjoy the cinema, bowling, meals at local restaurants and pubs, and day trips to Blackpool and York. Jasmine House would be ideal for another man of a similar age who likes their own space but also being involved in group activities.