Private studio
Personal furniture, quiet routines and a space of one's own.
Private space · shared life
Living model
A careful orientation to studios, common rooms, meals and roles without a care, vacancy or tenancy claim.
Independent, together
Private space remains central.
Abbeyfield's national material describes older adults retaining independence in private studios with ensuites while sharing meals and common areas. The Masterton app treats companionship as an option alongside privacy—not as mandatory participation or monitoring.
Ensuite
A practical layout to inspect in person for individual suitability.
Shared lounge
Company, reading and parallel quiet activity in one common room.
Dining room
A regular place for meals, conversation and personal choice.
Kitchen
A working household space connected to the housekeeper meal role.
Garden
Season, rest and optional activity without pressure to participate.
Arrival spaces
Parking and scooter-storage questions that need a real inspection.
Care boundary
Shared housing is not presented as nursing care.
The app does not promise personal care, medication support, clinical supervision, health monitoring or emergency response. A user should discuss individual needs, external supports and suitability through appropriate professional and official channels.
Illustrations cannot establish dimensions, accessibility, equipment compatibility or room availability.
House roles
Three parts of one household model.
Residents keep personal rhythms and share household life. The housekeeper role is described from official national material as preparing meals and caring for common areas. Local stewardship manages the house and authorized processes.
No resident data
Common Hours contains no resident directory, name, room assignment, photograph, schedule, dietary record, health record, contact detail or case note. A person is never reduced to an app entry.
A useful next step
Carry questions into a real conversation.
The app and this site offer orientation, not live vacancy, price, eligibility, tenancy, care or accessibility decisions. Confirm current arrangements through the official Abbeyfield process and involve a trusted supporter or independent adviser when helpful.