My mother lives at King Harold Lodge in Waltham Abbey. The manager, Sheila, is brilliant - she cares really well for all the residents, always helping with anything they need. I regularly stay in the guest suite which is almost immaculately clean and really well equipped. My mum values the independence of having her own flat whilst being able to have some company anytime she wants it thanks to the friendly atmosphere of the communal lounge. Although she still drives, she is also glad to have a bus stop right outside the flat meaning she has easy access to the locality whenever she doesn't want to use the car.My parents originally moved to the lodge as new residents to Waltham Abbey, and they settled in really quickly thanks to the warm welcome, and that has paid off since my father died, meaning mum always has someone on hand to help her with anything anytime she needs.
