Rokeby Gardens
Queen Mary Crescent, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 1BY
Queen Mary Crescent, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 1BY
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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
"Rokeby Gardens is located in the village of Kirk Sandall, just three miles from the centre of the lively and historic market town of Doncaster. The court is a short walk from a range of local shops an..." Show more "Rokeby Gardens is located in the village of Kirk Sandall, just three miles from the centre of the lively and historic market town of Doncaster. The court is a short walk from a range of local shops and a small supermarket, and the village also has a Post Office, church, doctors surgery and dentist. The church hall is joined to Rokeby Gardens and holds regular events which are popular with residents. A large supermarket is just a mile away. Buses run every 20 minutes from a stop close to the court and will take you into Doncaster or the nearby villages. A mainline train station is just half a mile from the court and provides connections to the wider rail network. Many residents choose to use the community bus and there is also a local taxi offering disabled access transport. Rokeby Gardens has a range of onsite facilities including several residents’ lounges, an activity room, therapy room, laundry, guest room, lift and car park. The restaurant and salon are popular with the local community. The court has extensive and attractive gardens with a summerhouse, activity shed, greenhouse and plenty of pleasant seating areas where residents can relax and enjoy the warmer weather. Residents are welcome to join in with the gardening if they choose. The gardens have nesting boxes and local schoolchildren visit the gardens to observe the wildlife as part of their curriculum." Show lessMain Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Shared Ownership and Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Housing 21
52 flats. Built in 2011. Sizes 2 bedroom.
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, Activities room, Assisted bathing facility
Social activities include: Rokeby Gardens is a welcoming and inviting development with friendly staff and residents. The court is connected to the church hall and numerous groups of all ages use the onsite facilities. Residents frequently meet in the lounges or restaurant to catch up and the court holds regular events which are open to the public.. Meal(s) available. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Doncaster
Social Care Authority: Doncaster
Architects: Langtry Langton
Info updated: 12/08/2015
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Availability
Housing 21 welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this Court.Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Fantastic place to work I would live here."
Made by a staff member in 2019
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Friendly residents and staff open to the community "
Made by a staff member in 2019
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Very friendly staff immaculately clean lots of activities"
Made by a visitor in 2019
Made by a visitor in 2019
Managed by
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.
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Housing-with-care 41-55 units.
Sponsor: CHS.
Category: Housing-with-care 41-55 units.
Sponsor: CHS.
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Housing-with-care 41-55 units.
Sponsor: CHS.
Category: Housing-with-care 41-55 units.
Sponsor: CHS.
Memberships
ARHM: The organisation that manages this scheme is a member of the Association of Retirement Housing Managers, and therefore committed to complying with its Code of Practice.
