Just as it first did back in 1174, St John’s Foundation provides almshouse accommodation in Bath. Our apartments address a local need for affordable accommodation that’s deliberately tailored to independent living. A recent study by Bayes Business School found that those who live in almshouses may live up to 2 and half years longer. Being part of a community like ours here at St John’s, can increase the sense of belonging, give a greater sense of purpose and reduce isolation.
Our high-quality almshouse apartments are available to individuals and couples above 65 years of age who are already residents of Bath and North East Somerset. The apartments are situated in two beautiful settings, Chapel Court in Bath city centre and Combe Park, next to the Royal United Hospital in Bath.
Across both locations, we have 94 apartments, allowing our residents to live independently in a vibrant, ready-made community of like-minded mature people.
St John’s almshouse apartments facilities and services:
- High-quality almshouse apartments for individuals and couples
- Shared spaces: laundry, library, and lounge
- Professionally maintained gardens
- A guest suite for visitors
- Free WiFi in communal areas
- Housekeeping services (optional) e.g. cleaning, laundry, shopping
- A varied programme of on-site activities
- Pastoral support from our chaplaincy team
- On-site advice service
- On-site property maintenance team
- 24/7 emergency call system
Our almshouse accommodation list is currently full. If you would like to speak to a member of our team in the meantime, you can email us at goodliving.enquiries@stjohnsbath.org.uk or by calling 01225 486401.
To apply to live with us, you must
- Live in Bath (priority is given here), or in the wider Bath and North East Somerset area, or have lived in Bath in the past (assessed on a case-by-case basis).
- Be aged 65 or over.
- Be on a low income, meaning you either receive or would qualify for Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit, and you have less than £16,000 in savings. (Disability benefits are not counted as income. You must not have given away more than £3,000 of assets in the last 7 years.)
