Sunnyside House

The new Sunnyside House, was built across the ring-road from the present Home, and completed in October 2005. Construction costs were £2.74 million, with much of this funding coming from the Department of Social Development to Fold Housing. The Presbyterian Residential Trust invested some £268,000 in the project. Sunnyside House is conveniently situated on the outskirts of Bangor close to transport, shops and churches. Since 1981 the Presbyterian Residential Trust has had responsibility for the Home's management as formerly it was run by Shankill Road Mission. Surrounded by landscaped gardens, the building comprises 45 single bedrooms, all with ensuite facilities. The Home is tastefully decorated throughout and has attractive, comfortable sitting and dining rooms.

Staff at Sunnyside believes that they have achieved a warm, friendly, informal atmosphere, combined with respect for personal privacy and dignity within a caring Christian environment. A wide-ranging optional programme of therapy activities is organised daily for the residents. This includes entertainment, outings and reminiscence therapy.
All staff members are given in-service training and are competent in assessing and meeting the needs of individuals. The Home seeks to provide care in a specifically Christian ethos and environment. Residents have the choice of attending regular worship services and fellowship times held within the Home and a conscious effort is made to ensure residents are offered spiritual support and encouragement when requested. Sunnyside House welcomes residents from all denominations.

Services and amenities offered by Sunnyside House include:

• Respite Care (Limited basis)
• Special diets catered for
• Laundry Service
• Hairdressing
• 24 hour staffing
• Easy access to transport, shops etc
• No-smoking environment
• Public Telephone
• Daily Devotions
• Varied menu and home cooking
• Stimulating Activities
• Open visiting
• Entertainment and Outings
• Registered with RQIA
• Single Bedrooms