Board of Social Witness - Older People Services

York House

13-14 Landsdowne Crescent, Portrush, Co. Antrim, BT56 8AY
Tel. (028) 7082 3567 Fax: (028) 7082 4424

York House Residential Home was established under the auspices of the Presbyterian Residential Trust which was founded in 1949. The aim of the Trust is to offer care and support to elderly people within a Christian environment.

York House is situated in the seaside resort of Portrush with picturesque views of the North Antrim coast, taking in the Skerries and Portrush East Strand.

The Home provides a warm friendly environment allowing the opportunity for company and privacy. The Matron and staff place great emphasis on meeting residents' physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs. York House provides a quality service for residents. The importance of privacy is highlighted in that there are 32 single bedrooms and one other room which can be used as a double bedroom. The Home can accommodate 34 residents. There are 2 sitting rooms, a treatment room, spacious dining room, lift and, very importantly, 24 hours on-call facility.

Residents are encouraged to bring small personal items with them in order to make their room in York House truly their own.

The Home is Christian in ethos and residents are encouraged and helped to exercise their Christian faith. A conscious effort is made to ensure residents receive spiritual support when requested.

Regular worship services and fellowship times are held within the Home and arrangements can be made for those wishing to attend local churches.

York House welcomes residents from all denominations.

Services and amenities offered by York House include:

Long and short stays
Open visiting
Television and radio
Library facilities
Regular hairdresser
Realistic fees
Flexible mealtimes and special diets catered for
District Nursing Service and chiropody available
Entertainment and day trips
Advice on state benefits available
Personal laundry service provided