Charles Morris House
Gildenhall, Failsworth, Manchester, Lancashire, M35 9GR
Gildenhall, Failsworth, Manchester, Lancashire, M35 9GR
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Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care
Housing & Care 21 is a not-for-profit organisation which manages a number of sheltered and extra care housing schemes on behalf of Oldham Council.
Manager's Description
"Our Court Manager Service is an important and integral part of Housing & Care 21’s approach to supporting our residents. It is designed to offer support and security to the court and those residents..." Show more "Our Court Manager Service is an important and integral part of Housing & Care 21’s approach to supporting our residents. It is designed to offer support and security to the court and those residents on court who need it. The service is about promoting and encouraging individuals to maintain their independence in their own home.Our Managers are also responsible for the day to day running of the court including looking after the Health & Safety, property management and resident engagement." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: MioCare
30 flats. Built in 1984 and renovated in 2010. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff, Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Cafe/bistro, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 70 yards; shop 0.4 mile(s); post office 0.4 mile(s); town centre 3.1 mile(s); GP 0.4 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Armchair zumba, coffee mornings, bingo, music & dancing, and film afternoons, organised by Court staff. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Oldham
Social Care Authority: Oldham
Info updated: 17/08/2016
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Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"I like working at Charles Morris House because I like to know the residents are looked after and I am able to help them in any way I can"
Made by a staff member in 2019
Made by a staff member in 2019
"My parents are in Charles Morris House; Dad has serious dementia. The staff are wonderful so supportive and spend as much time as they can with Dad, T..." Show more
"My parents are in Charles Morris House; Dad has serious dementia. The staff are wonderful so supportive and spend as much time as they can with Dad, They have a beautiful flat, Charles Morris House is spotless it's like being in a 5 star hotel. " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"My parents are in Charles Morris House; Dad has serious dementia. The staff are wonderful so supportive and spend as much time as they can with Dad, They have a beautiful flat, Charles Morris House is spotless it's like being in a 5 star hotel. " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
" The staff are all amazing and Charles Morris house is a perfect place for my parent to live. It is so homely and comfy "
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017
"Community and family like atmosphere. "
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"I have worked here for 3 years and loved ever minute of it:wonderful people and great staff "
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Charles Morris is a lovely place to work. Everybody is friendly. We are like one big family."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"A pleasant place to be the atmosphere is calm and inviting there is always something going on "
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
Managed by
Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care
Housing & Care 21 is a not-for-profit organisation which manages a number of sheltered and extra care housing schemes on behalf of Oldham Council.