Khubsuret House

Retirement housing
Castlemere Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 3SE
Castlemere Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 3SE

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Manager's Description

"Scheme features include prayer room; close to mosque & asian amenities"

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
33 flats. Built in 1995. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes wheelchair standard properties.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, prayer room
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 200 yards; post office 200 yards; town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 200 yards; GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 100 yards.
Scheme for, or of particular interest to: Asian elders - as is designed with their needs in mind. Regular Social activities include: Coffee mornings, Age Concern (Monday to Wednesday), meals provided at the Day Centre, Monday - Thursday at a cost of £1, welfare advisors, armchair exercise. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Rochdale
Social Care Authority: Rochdale

Info updated: 30/09/2019
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Rochdale Housing Solutions. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://rochdalehousingsolutions.co.uk/choice/login.aspx#divRegister

Residents' views

A number of residents have used EAC's resident consultation card game to give their views on aspects of where they live. They gave top marks to this scheme for:
Activities and outings
Community spirit
Consultation
Convenience of the location
Lifestyle
Link with community at large
Maintenance
Number / size of facilities
Overall ratings
Quality of design
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Space standards of individual apartments
Staff role and interaction

Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards

"Lived her over 20 years. Very quiet."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Khubsuret House is clean & tidy, secure, well furnished and standardized for living. The manager of the premises is fully conversant with his/her job ..." Show more
"Khubsuret House is clean & tidy, secure, well furnished and standardized for living. The manager of the premises is fully conversant with his/her job and look after the tenancies with full enthusiasm." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"Facilities are great, clean; good atmosphere. Quiet & peaceful. Meets my needs."
Made by a resident in 2017

"We've lived 20 years here. Nice & quiet."
Made by a resident in 2017

"safe, secure, well maintained and supervised. Clean, heated, close to shops and transport."
Made by a resident in 2017

"It's nice and comfortable. Staff are friendly and very helpful. I feel safe here."
Made by a resident in 2017

"It is safe & comfortable. All the facilities are there."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Here since it opened in 1994. I am comfortable, nice and peaceful. No trouble. I feel supported here in my cultural, social and welfare needs."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Because it is very nice to live her, and the manager is extremely helpful 7 supportive. I feel safe, protected and my health & social care needs are m..." Show more
"Because it is very nice to live her, and the manager is extremely helpful 7 supportive. I feel safe, protected and my health & social care needs are met well." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I have been a resident here since the building was built. I love it here and am very content. Have independence, supported, safe and well looked after..." Show more
"I have been a resident here since the building was built. I love it here and am very content. Have independence, supported, safe and well looked after." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"All the facilities are here. It is safe and comfortable. We can join in different activities."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I moved in 2 months ago. Brilliant place to live. All my language needs have been met, so have my social and health needs. Excellent scheme staff."
Made by a resident in 2017

"It is safe & comfortable & supported for all needs. It is clean, well decorated. I have been here for 13 years now, and love it."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I love my accommodation. It's clean. Manager is very cooperative. Lovely elderly tenants."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Lovely place. I have been here 4 years."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Family atmosphere and fantastic back up by the Care Manager"
Made by a resident in 2017

"I have been living here 5 years now. Everything is good here and my needs are being met."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I like to live here because it's really comfortable. Staff is really helpful."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Safe, secure, clean, heated."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I am a long standing tenant because I love it: warm, safe, supported & well looked after."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I feel comfortable & secure. Service is well organised."
Made by a resident in 2017

"This accommodation is "heaven" for me. I thank St V HA for building this great house for elders like me. I have enjoyed my 20 years here and I am the ..." Show more
"This accommodation is "heaven" for me. I thank St V HA for building this great house for elders like me. I have enjoyed my 20 years here and I am the oldest man here at 92 yrs, and the oldest longstanding tenant." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"Very nice place to live."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I like living here as the manager & cleaner are great, & we all (residents) have a feeling of community. The building is kept very clean & tidy."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I have been here since 2002. I feel very supported for all my needs, benefits, welfare. Safe & secure environment."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Living here since 13 years ago. I am now partially blind and have been supported to maintain my independence & dignity. I love it here."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Been here 7 years. I love it. Am very comfortable, get support in translation, benefits, social activities and all the other support."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I have been here for 13 years. I like everyone, god willing. I am fine here, my cultural needs are met."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Excellent location for all purpose near town and other shopping "
Made by a visitor in 2017

"Exceptional service for multi national residents who always go the extra mile. Very homely and friendly environment with round the clock support no ma..." Show more
"Exceptional service for multi national residents who always go the extra mile. Very homely and friendly environment with round the clock support no matter how small or how specialised requirement. " Show less

Made by a visitor in 2017

"Very good service, purpose beautiful built and brillant location "
Made by a visitor in 2017

"Excellent scheme happy and supported residents good ambience "
Made by a staff member in 2017

"Excellent setting with a friendly atmosphere contemporary and modern decor beautiful landscaped gardens. An oasis for diverse multicultural elders fro..." Show more
"Excellent setting with a friendly atmosphere contemporary and modern decor beautiful landscaped gardens. An oasis for diverse multicultural elders from all walks of life, English, Asian, African and European. Well done Khubsuret House and St Vincent's housing association." Show less

Made by a volunteer in 2017

"Specialist unique scheme with diverse multicultural clientele, run very efficiently with working partnerships around the borough. Long standing tenant..." Show more
"Specialist unique scheme with diverse multicultural clientele, run very efficiently with working partnerships around the borough. Long standing tenants who feel safe supported in both their housing welfare and social needs. Excellent setting professional dedicated staff and volunteers that go the extra mile to ensure care and empathy." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017

"Manager and housekeeper have created a warm, friendly atmoshere. Numerous events are organised for residents to join in reducing isolation. Cultural a..." Show more
"Manager and housekeeper have created a warm, friendly atmoshere. Numerous events are organised for residents to join in reducing isolation. Cultural awareness is evident. Encouragemnt is given for people to live fulfilling lives and staff go above what is expected." Show less

Made by a visitor in 2017

"Very welcoming and a very enthusiastic manager."
Made by a visitor in 2017

"It is conveniently located near shops, train & tram stations and the church. The scheme manager goes out of her way to be helpful & caring. She organi..." Show more
"It is conveniently located near shops, train & tram stations and the church. The scheme manager goes out of her way to be helpful & caring. She organises events and is keen to enable different cultures and ethnic groups to work and live together in harmony." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017
National Housing for Older People Awards
National gold award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2017.
Category: Retirement housing 31-36 units.
Sponsor: CHS.
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