Popple Well Springs

Extra care housing
Leeds Road, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9FG
Leeds Road, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9FG

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Managed by
Anchor
We believe that later life is for living

Helping people enjoy later life is our passion. It has been for more than 60 years. And today, in an ageing society, our housing, care and support is needed more than ever.

Manager's Description

"Popple Well Springs in Tadcaster offers 51 Extra Care apartments with access to a wide range of superior on-site facilities, including a residents’ lounge, restaurant, coffee shop, beauty and holist..." Show more "Popple Well Springs in Tadcaster offers 51 Extra Care apartments with access to a wide range of superior on-site facilities, including a residents’ lounge, restaurant, coffee shop, beauty and holistic therapy room, shop, hair salon, guest room and attractive landscaped gardens. Situated not far from the Magnet Sports and Social club, the properties are convenient for local shops, amenities and transport links.

An on-site manager looks after buildings and grounds maintenance and repairs, as well as offering further advice and support. Plus, there’s a 24 hour emergency call system giving you access to help and assistance as required. And with regular social activities taking place, there’s every opportunity to get to know the neighbours!" Show less

Main Facts

Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: North Yorkshire County Council
51 flats. Built in 2011. 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, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room, Cafe/bistro, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility, Assisted bathroom with hydrotherapy, aromatherapy and light therapy bath. The hobby room includes computer
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 1.5 mile(s).
Social activities include: Bingo, quizzes, arts & crafts, computer lessons, knit & natter, and coffee mornings, organised by Residents and Independent Living Facilitator at the scheme. Meal(s) available. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to prior approval and conditions).
Housing Authority: North Yorkshire
Social Care Authority: North Yorkshire
Architects: Acanthus WSM Architects

Info updated: 15/05/2021
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Availability

Anchor welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this extra care housing scheme.

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:
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the individual apartments

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

"Lovely enviroment that feels like home .. but safe.
Popplewell is clean and welcoming and the staff seem to enjoy their work, which of course transfer..." Show more
"Lovely enviroment that feels like home .. but safe.
Popplewell is clean and welcoming and the staff seem to enjoy their work, which of course transfers to the clients.
There are some lovely touches there such as... a very good restaurant , a hairdressers and a big tv room that promotes friendship" Show less

Made by a visitor in 2019

"Atmosphere/staff/efficiency/care given to residents. All staff from carers/ hanover staff/ north yorkshire county council staff - all go the extra mi..." Show more
"Atmosphere/staff/efficiency/care given to residents. All staff from carers/ hanover staff/ north yorkshire county council staff - all go the extra mile and promote good practices." Show less

Made by a visitor in 2019

"It is such a friendly Estate. Everyone on the Estate from staff to visitors to residents are treated as individuals and diversity is welcomed. I wor..." Show more
"It is such a friendly Estate. Everyone on the Estate from staff to visitors to residents are treated as individuals and diversity is welcomed. I work as an admin support in the office and it is a pleasure to come to work." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019

"Great service supporting residents and their families in a holistic way. Everyone works together as a team to ensure that the needs, wishes and desire..." Show more
"Great service supporting residents and their families in a holistic way. Everyone works together as a team to ensure that the needs, wishes and desires of the residents are meet as much as possible " Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019

"Fantastic, warm, welcoming, well run.... great facility, great restaurant, friendly carers and well managed. ??????????"
Made by a visitor in 2019

"I WORK WITH ADULT SOCIAL CARE DEVELOPEING EXTRA CARE HOUSING SCHEMES ACROSS THE COUNTY. THIS IS ONE OF MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITES AND HAS SUCH A LOVELY VI..." Show more
"I WORK WITH ADULT SOCIAL CARE DEVELOPEING EXTRA CARE HOUSING SCHEMES ACROSS THE COUNTY. THIS IS ONE OF MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITES AND HAS SUCH A LOVELY VIBRANT HOMELY ATMOSPHERE, WITH WONDERFULLY CHEERFUL RESIDENTS AND MANAGER WHO MAKES EVERYONE FEEL WELCOME. I TRUELY ENJOY EVERY VISIT I MAKE THERE. " Show less

Made by a visitor in 2019

"Popple Well Springs is a wonderful Estate with a real sense of community and positivity"
Made by a visitor in 2019

"The needs of older people have been anticipated and delivered by the Estate and Care teams. Renting together with a carefully budgeted Service charge ..." Show more
"The needs of older people have been anticipated and delivered by the Estate and Care teams. Renting together with a carefully budgeted Service charge is appropriate for older people. The environment, internally and externally, regularly attracts compliments from visitors." Show less

Made by a resident in 2019

"A great place to live great staff taliored services, activities and support "
Made by a staff member in 2019

"The Estate is very well maintained, it has a very social feel about it and residents are very happy living here. It is like a family community and ver..." Show more
"The Estate is very well maintained, it has a very social feel about it and residents are very happy living here. It is like a family community and very supportive." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019

"It provides a safe, independent and friendly home for mum with wonderful caring staff on site. Management, catering, house keeping and care team are a..." Show more
"It provides a safe, independent and friendly home for mum with wonderful caring staff on site. Management, catering, house keeping and care team are all first class. Care at its finest." Show less

Made by a visitor in 2019

"Decent apartments with dining and social facilities and 24 hour care if required."
Made by a resident in 2019

"Popple Well Springs has some of the nicest and tenacious residents I have every met. A few years ago the estate lost its bus service. However after so..." Show more
"Popple Well Springs has some of the nicest and tenacious residents I have every met. A few years ago the estate lost its bus service. However after some fantastic community engagement between Hanover, residents and the local MP. Residents campaigned for a new bus service to be put in place" Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019

"My mum and Dad have been residents since 2011 and the support they have is exceptional. They still have their independence but help if they need it...." Show more
"My mum and Dad have been residents since 2011 and the support they have is exceptional. They still have their independence but help if they need it. The flats are beautiful and spacious and there is a great sense of community spirit." Show less

Made by a visitor in 2019

"Everyone is very polite and friendly. There is a very welcoming atmosphere, and there are always activities happening on site. Some activities are ope..." Show more
"Everyone is very polite and friendly. There is a very welcoming atmosphere, and there are always activities happening on site. Some activities are open to the local community as well as the tenants, and there is a Cafe on site, which is open for tenants and local residents to use." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019
Managed by
Anchor
We believe that later life is for living

Helping people enjoy later life is our passion. It has been for more than 60 years. And today, in an ageing society, our housing, care and support is needed more than ever.

National Housing for Older People Awards
Yorkshire & The Humber region gold award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Housing-with-care 41-55 units.
Sponsor: CHS.
Memberships
ARCO: The manager of this facility is a member of Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO), the main body representing the retirement community sector the UK.
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