Extra care housing

Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord) and Shared Ownership

87 flats. Built in 2010. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.

Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service

Lift, Lounge, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Activities room, Cafe/bistro, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Library, Assisted bathing facility

Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 30 yards; shop 200 yards; post office 2 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 200 yards; social centre 0.5 mile(s).

Social activities include: There are a wide range of activities which include Arts and crafts, bingo, dominoes, clubs, trips to theatres, days out, trips to daycentres (last couple of years Evesham, Stratford and this year Weston)as and where requested, Wednesday worship once a month, shop within the court which is run by residents, home library services come in once a month, live entertainment, film afternoons as well as regular visitors who come in to sell gifts, cards, clothing which gives residents own choice and independence from asking family members all of the time. We are also supported by local choir who come here to rehearse and we benefit from this as well as dance clubs, etc, organised by Activity Co-Ordinator. Meal(s) available. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.

Housing Authority: Sandwell

Social Care Authority: Sandwell

Architects: calfordseaden