King Edward Court
King Edward Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6ED
King Edward Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6ED
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Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care
Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.
Manager's Description
"King Edward Court is an extra care housing development, comprising of 40 self-contained apartments. Each apartment comes with a kitchen, lounge and bathroom and is either one or two bedrooms. On-sit..." Show more "King Edward Court is an extra care housing development, comprising of 40 self-contained apartments. Each apartment comes with a kitchen, lounge and bathroom and is either one or two bedrooms. On-site facilities at the court include three spacious lounges, a restaurant, laundry room, guest room, a shop, a hairdresser, buggy store, large car park and a beautiful private garden. King Edward Court is situated in the coastal town of Herne Bay and is a short walk away from the local village of Beltinge, which provides an array of local amenities. A bus service is situated just outside of the Court, providing access to Herne Bay town centre. There is also a bus service to Margate from across the road. There is a varied programme of social activities and events, which are held on a regular basis at the court." Show lessMain Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
40 flats. Built in 2009. 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, Hobby room, Activities room, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Bar/pub, Assisted bathing facility, Internet & Activities room
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 0.5 mile(s).
Social activities include: craft group, reminiscence group, activities committee, and many evening events, organised by Court Manager. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Canterbury
Social Care Authority: Kent
Info updated: 26/03/2013
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Availability
Housing 21 welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this Court.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: Care services
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Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"It is a bright and friendly place to live and the staff are very caring, I am very happy here. My daughter and son-in-law love to visit and they love ..." Show more
"It is a bright and friendly place to live and the staff are very caring, I am very happy here. My daughter and son-in-law love to visit and they love to take part in all the events that go on. J G Cox" Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"It is a bright and friendly place to live and the staff are very caring, I am very happy here. My daughter and son-in-law love to visit and they love to take part in all the events that go on. J G Cox" Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"It's quiet; no one bothers me. It's nice."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"This is our 2nd year here. We are very pleased to be able to live with the happy friendly caring folk here. We have a delightful flat, with all mod co..." Show more
"This is our 2nd year here. We are very pleased to be able to live with the happy friendly caring folk here. We have a delightful flat, with all mod cons. A very good restaurant, for a splendid lunch every day." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"This is our 2nd year here. We are very pleased to be able to live with the happy friendly caring folk here. We have a delightful flat, with all mod cons. A very good restaurant, for a splendid lunch every day." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I am very happy here and cannot speak too highly of the manageress and carers, also restaurant staff. They are all very caring. Also the complex is sp..." Show more
"I am very happy here and cannot speak too highly of the manageress and carers, also restaurant staff. They are all very caring. Also the complex is spotlessly clean and has a warm atmosphere." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I am very happy here and cannot speak too highly of the manageress and carers, also restaurant staff. They are all very caring. Also the complex is spotlessly clean and has a warm atmosphere." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It's great."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I am the husband of the court manager. I come into it to entertain and help out. The court ouzes friendship and happiness. The staff that supports my ..." Show more
"I am the husband of the court manager. I come into it to entertain and help out. The court ouzes friendship and happiness. The staff that supports my wife to above and beyond their duties. " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"I am the husband of the court manager. I come into it to entertain and help out. The court ouzes friendship and happiness. The staff that supports my wife to above and beyond their duties. " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"I visit about once a month and am always impressed by the kindness of the staff who are friendly and welcoming. I would also like to say how good the ..." Show more
"I visit about once a month and am always impressed by the kindness of the staff who are friendly and welcoming. I would also like to say how good the meals are, well-cooked and tasty! There also appears to be more entertainment/interest groups than in some places." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"I visit about once a month and am always impressed by the kindness of the staff who are friendly and welcoming. I would also like to say how good the meals are, well-cooked and tasty! There also appears to be more entertainment/interest groups than in some places." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"I have been living here 6.5 years. The accommodation is perfect for my needs. the carers do a good job under difficult circumstances. We have a good s..." Show more
"I have been living here 6.5 years. The accommodation is perfect for my needs. the carers do a good job under difficult circumstances. We have a good social programme, especially allowing the families to attend at Christmas and other times of the year." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I have been living here 6.5 years. The accommodation is perfect for my needs. the carers do a good job under difficult circumstances. We have a good social programme, especially allowing the families to attend at Christmas and other times of the year." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I have worked here for 8 years, it is a community where everyone helps each other and all departments within the Court work together with each other a..." Show more
"I have worked here for 8 years, it is a community where everyone helps each other and all departments within the Court work together with each other and the residents. Would not work anywhere else, truly a lovely place to live and work." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"I have worked here for 8 years, it is a community where everyone helps each other and all departments within the Court work together with each other and the residents. Would not work anywhere else, truly a lovely place to live and work." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Because I find it is pleasant, clean and comfortable, with regular meals every day, and good company to share it all with."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I feel at home; the people are friendly. There's so much going on so you never feel alone. The food is great. Hair salon at hand, gym if needed. Would..." Show more
"I feel at home; the people are friendly. There's so much going on so you never feel alone. The food is great. Hair salon at hand, gym if needed. Wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Great manager." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I feel at home; the people are friendly. There's so much going on so you never feel alone. The food is great. Hair salon at hand, gym if needed. Wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Great manager." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I manage this scheme It is vibrant, friendly and the staff are brilliant. While keeping professional boundries, we manage to have a family feel. We ha..." Show more
"I manage this scheme It is vibrant, friendly and the staff are brilliant. While keeping professional boundries, we manage to have a family feel. We have many visitors from the community each week who also become involved in our lives. Proudly we are K.C.C's flagship court." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"I manage this scheme It is vibrant, friendly and the staff are brilliant. While keeping professional boundries, we manage to have a family feel. We have many visitors from the community each week who also become involved in our lives. Proudly we are K.C.C's flagship court." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Staff very helpful. Very clean. A very friendly place to live."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"As a visitor I have found the place always most welcoming. the staff are fantastic, the food is glorious and the flats are lovely. lots goes on, Tai c..." Show more
"As a visitor I have found the place always most welcoming. the staff are fantastic, the food is glorious and the flats are lovely. lots goes on, Tai chi classes." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"As a visitor I have found the place always most welcoming. the staff are fantastic, the food is glorious and the flats are lovely. lots goes on, Tai chi classes." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"I maintain my independence whilst living in a safe & very comfortable environment. The staff are amazing and treat all the residents with dignity, kin..." Show more
"I maintain my independence whilst living in a safe & very comfortable environment. The staff are amazing and treat all the residents with dignity, kindness and care." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I maintain my independence whilst living in a safe & very comfortable environment. The staff are amazing and treat all the residents with dignity, kindness and care." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"The management and indeed the entire staff, carers, cleaners, cooks, etc are just all so kind & caring. They all give up their free time to make this ..." Show more
"The management and indeed the entire staff, carers, cleaners, cooks, etc are just all so kind & caring. They all give up their free time to make this such a wonderful place to live. I cannot imagine living anywhere else." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"The management and indeed the entire staff, carers, cleaners, cooks, etc are just all so kind & caring. They all give up their free time to make this such a wonderful place to live. I cannot imagine living anywhere else." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I am 92 years, the only thing. It's lovely, clean and the food is lovely."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I like the way we are well looked after and the friendliness of the staff. I find that the accommodation is well kept and is always clean and warm. Th..." Show more
"I like the way we are well looked after and the friendliness of the staff. I find that the accommodation is well kept and is always clean and warm. The food is also to an exceptional standard." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I like the way we are well looked after and the friendliness of the staff. I find that the accommodation is well kept and is always clean and warm. The food is also to an exceptional standard." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I enjoy working here. Everyone is very friendly and everyone helps each other."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"I enjoy working here as it's a team environment at all times. Everybody is friendly and helpful."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"I like working here as it is a friendly community where we help each other out."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Like a big family atmosphere, we all work together. It's lovely. There is plenty to do with events and activities."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Because everything is done for us. Everything is lovely & clean. If I have a problem staff are always there to help."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Everybody is so nice and helpful. Food is very good. I love it when I am visited by owls in the summer."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Great"
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Everything is lovely at this court."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"It's friendly. Carers are all nice. Clean and airy. Everything in actual fact is great."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"It's wonderful; you are not alone. Family can come and go all the time. I am very happy."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"You are among friends and enjoy what you do. Most people are friendly. Staff are very good."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I like all the staff and enjoy going in the activities. I enjoy the food here."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Mother in law recently moved in... Staff and care staff extremely helpful, they are approachable for advice, kind and gentle when dealing with residen..." Show more
"Mother in law recently moved in... Staff and care staff extremely helpful, they are approachable for advice, kind and gentle when dealing with residents." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"Mother in law recently moved in... Staff and care staff extremely helpful, they are approachable for advice, kind and gentle when dealing with residents." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"The management team are wonderful, always putting on activities for the residents and working out of hours. Always wanting the best for thier resident..." Show more
"The management team are wonderful, always putting on activities for the residents and working out of hours. Always wanting the best for thier residents. My granny could not be happier " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"The management team are wonderful, always putting on activities for the residents and working out of hours. Always wanting the best for thier residents. My granny could not be happier " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"If I had an illness in my old age and wanted looking after I would put my name down here. The staff and residents look after each other. Seems friendl..." Show more
"If I had an illness in my old age and wanted looking after I would put my name down here. The staff and residents look after each other. Seems friendly." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"If I had an illness in my old age and wanted looking after I would put my name down here. The staff and residents look after each other. Seems friendly." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"Safe, good meals, things to do in a group, or alone, good staff and carers."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
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Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care
Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.
