Island Life Magazine Ltd October/November 2017 | Page 31
Prestige Property
Safe and sound living in Bembridge
There comes an ‘in-
between’ stage for many
older people when they
might feel less confident
about living alone – but
still wish to maintain an
independent way of life.
Many have found the solution
to this dilemma at Courtdrift,
and its appealing concept of
“assisted living” in the lovely leafy
surroundings in Bembridge.
As the development of 16
cottages is situated in the grounds
of The Elms Nursing Home, it
means that residents can enjoy
living independently in their own
homes, but with the knowledge
that support is on hand 24 hours a
day if ever it becomes needed.
As well as a registered nurse for
emergency care, this support also
includes more enjoyable aspects
of life, such as a twice-weekly
minibus service for shopping
and socialising, the option of
chef-prepared meals being home
delivered or taken at the dining
room next door, and occasional
organised gatherings and visits
out with neighbours.
According to Tom Flux, Director
of registered Nursing Home
provider Scio Healthcare Limited,
Courtdrift is “a fairly unique
service” on the Island, offering its
residents the best of both worlds –
independence with security.
For more information, including
details of the one available
cottage, visit www.courtdrift.co.uk
or call 01983 872248.
Job done clean as a whistle
Having building or repair work done on your home
can be a stressful experience – unless you choose a
building company that puts respect for you and your
property at the top of its priorities list.
One such company is Binstead-
based Isola Building Services,
who pride themselves in a careful
approach to every job, no matter
how large or small.
Isola specialises in refurbishment
and restoration jobs rather than
new builds and is more than
happy to tackle the smallest of
repair jobs, right down to a single
roof tile, which other companies
might avoid.
“We’re all about giving good
customer service” says owner
Mark. “That means protecting
the property whilst the work is
going on, and leaving things
immaculately tidy when we’ve
finished, as well as doing an
excellent job.
“In my view it comes down to
respecting people’s
property and
belongings and
giving a good service,
even on the smallest
of jobs. That works in
the long run because
customers tend to
come back to us next
time they have a job
they need done”.
Isola building
can organise the
complete package
from start to finish
and organise and work with the
relevant authorities, building
inspectors if required and remove
any additional stress or worry
whilst the works are carried out.
Contact Isola Building Services on
01983 567566 or 07472 738126,
email [email protected]
or visit the website at
www.isolabuildingservices.co.uk
www.visitilife.com
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