abbeyfield southern oaks

Retirement living at a choice of locations in North-East Surrey

Choose from independent or supported living, leasehold or rental. And relax in comfort, with confidence and security.

abbeyfield southern oaks

Retirement living at a choice of locations in North-East Surrey

Choose from independent or supported living, leasehold or rental. And relax in comfort, with confidence and security.

Supported Living

Enjoy living in your Abbeyfield Southern Oaks home in the heart of the community, while we relieve you of the burden of chores and responsibility.

Read about our supported living options.

Independent Living

Stylish living with all the amenities and activities you need to hand, in a thriving, modern village community.

Read about our independent living options.

Enjoy your retirement, your way

Choose your level of independence and decide on supported or independent living with Abbeyfield Southern Oaks
Choose your level of independence

Residents can decide the level of independence they wish to live with through either supported housing or our retirement village.

Think about what additional support you might need
What additional support might you need?

When needed and through our care services partner, additional support can be put in place to help residents live as independently as they need.

A great range of activities to suit your lifestyle at Abbeyfield Southern Oaks retirement options
A great range of activities to suit your lifestyle

Abbeyfield Southern Oaks offers a range of activities and events throughout the year to help our residents stay active and enjoy
their retirement.

Its your choice of leasehold or rental with Abbeyfield Southern Oaks
Your choice of leasehold or rental

Accommodation at our retirement village may be purchased or is available at an affordable rent. Accommodation at our Sheltered Houses is rental only.

Take a closer look at Abbeyfield Southern Oaks supported and independent living options.

what we stand for

Our mission and values

our mission

To enhance the quality of life for older people.

Supported independent living providing companionship and social interaction to diminish the effects of loneliness and isolation that can be experienced by older people.

Abbeyfield Southern Oaks values are to be caring, to be open, to be honest and respectful

our values

Caring
The well-being of our residents is central to everything we do. Every individual is treated with dignity and respect. We also care for our staff and volunteers. Abbeyfield Southern Oaks is a society where people can grow and find fulfilment.

Openness
As an organisation we encourage and support new ideas from our residents, staff and volunteers. Through discussion we learn and appreciate each other’s differences and adopt suggestions to improve the service that Abbeyfield Southern Oaks provides. We are open to change, and take the opportunities that allow us to continue working towards our purpose.

Honesty
We will each lead by example so that our staff, volunteers and our residents can have confidence in the future of Abbeyfield Southern Oaks.

Respect
We respect each other as individuals and we value each others views, beliefs and background. We work hard to develop relationships with our residents, staff and volunteers and the communities in which we operate.

what we stand for

Our mission and values

our mission

To enhance the quality of life for older people.

Supported independent living providing companionship and social interaction to diminish the effects of loneliness and isolation that can be experienced by older people.

Abbeyfield Southern Oaks values are to be caring, to be open, to be honest and respectful

our values

Caring
The well-being of our residents is central to everything we do. Every individual is treated with dignity and respect. We also care for our staff and volunteers. Abbeyfield Southern Oaks is a society where people can grow and find fulfilment.

Openness
As an organisation we encourage and support new ideas from our residents, staff and volunteers. Through discussion we learn and appreciate each other’s differences and adopt suggestions to improve the service that Abbeyfield provides. We are open to change, and take the opportunities that allow us to continue working towards our purpose.

Honesty
We will each lead by example so that our staff, volunteers and our residents can have confidence in the future of Abbeyfield Southern Oaks.

Respect
We respect each other as individuals and we value each others views, beliefs and background. We work hard to develop relationships with our residents, staff and volunteers and the communities in which we operate.

history & pedigree

Our vision for retirement living

Abbeyfield Southern Oaks is a registered charity operating on a not-for-profit basis, meaning that rather than having a conventional business owner or shareholders, we use all income for the day-to-day operation and improvement of our homes. Our aim is simple: to provide the best living options for everyone, whether in our supported or independent living properties.

We share fundamental principles with the Abbeyfield Society – all focused on the support, care, lifestyle and well-being of people in their retirement years. The Abbeyfield Society was founded in 1956 by visionary and benefactor Richard Carr-Gomm, a retired British Army major who spent his gratuity on buying a house for older people to enjoy their retirement in comfort and without loneliness. Today, the movement owns and runs over 700 properties in the UK.

  • Resident well-being is first and foremost in our operations

  • Respect, caring, honesty and openness

  • Support of the values and preferences of residents – open to people of all ethnic, religious and social backgrounds

  • Encourage and support new ideas from residents, staff and volunteers to continue offering the best services we can

A scheme to bring lonely people together, in an ordinary house, in an ordinary street, getting support and creating an atmosphere of companionship from neighbours and family; returning to the community rather than moving away from it.”

Richard Carr-Gomm
Founder, The Abbeyfield Society

resident testimonial

This is a very friendly house with great volunteers who organise interesting things for us, such as trips out for coffee and shopping.  I look forward to the film afternoons and fortnightly exercise class.  Everyone is very friendly and kind.

Alison Morgan
Resident of Purley Knoll

resident testimonial

This is a very friendly house with great volunteers who organise interesting things for us, such as trips out for coffee and shopping.  I look forward to the film afternoons and fortnightly exercise class.  Everyone is very friendly and kind.

Alison Morgan
Resident of Purley Knoll

To find out more or to arrange a visit to one of our properties, please get in touch.