Apex Housing Association holds open day at Coleraine's Killowen House

Killowen House provides Housing with Care for 43 tenants and is centrally located in Coleraine, between Killowen Street and Strand Road.

Betty Linton grew up in the Killowen area of Coleraine and said she is delighted to be back in her old stomping grounds as a result of her move to Killowen House three months ago.

“The only thing I can say is I’m sorry I didn’t move in sooner,” she said.

"The team here can’t do enough - day or night - and my family can rest easy knowing that I’m being well looked after. It’s a relief not to have to worry about making meals, doing laundry or cleaning.

"Everything is done for you. You never think you’re going to get old and need somewhere like this, but Killowen is the place to be.”

Following a stroke last year, Josephine Fulton moved to Killowen House in January 2023 and says she couldn’t be happier: “It’s not easy to make the decision to give up your home and all the memories that come with it.

"It’s a big adjustment but since I moved in, I’ve had no regrets. The service is first class, and the staff are so kind. I’m really enjoying the activities on offer, including the history club, book club and knit and natter group. We’re one big family here in Killowen, it’s lovely.”

Josephine’s daughter, Mary Hogg, added: “When you walk through the door in Killowen House, it’s a beautiful atmosphere. It’s homely, welcoming and dynamic. From the very start I knew my mum would be well looked after.”