Dovecote Meadow
Fordfield Road, Ford, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR4 0FA
Fordfield Road, Ford, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR4 0FA
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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
"Move into a beautiful apartment in this brand new development for just £31,875 under our special shared ownership offer.Do you want to take life at a more leisurely pace in your retirement? Or fe..." Show more "Move into a beautiful apartment in this brand new development for just £31,875 under our special shared ownership offer.
Do you want to take life at a more leisurely pace in your retirement? Or feel like you would benefit from a little more support and company, without giving up your independence? Then Dovecote Meadow could be the right choice for you.
This extra care development at the heart of an established residential area in Sunderland offers independent living in affordable, well-designed apartments, with access to on-site and flexible care and support services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A range of attractive communal facilities include a restaurant, residents’ lounge, wellbeing suite, activities room and hairdressing salon.
Apartments are spacious, well-appointed and self-contained. Each has a level-access shower room. Kitchens come fitted with built-in hobs and ovens, with fridge-freezers also provided.
The development has been specially designed to support your independence, provide opportunities for socialising and give you peace of mind and reassurance that a helping hand or friendly word is never far away.
A range of social activities is organised in the communal areas, which you can join in with as you choose, and there are always people around the restaurant and lounge should you want some company. Outside, the grounds are landscaped and well-tended. You can help out with some of the gardening if you wish, or just sit back and enjoy the pleasant surroundings." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord) and Shared Ownership
Care provider: Housing 21
175 flats. Built in 2014. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff (24 hours, 7 days) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Activities room, Cafe/bistro, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 350 yards; post office 700 yards; town centre 0.8 mile(s); GP 0.8 mile(s); social centre 2 mile(s).
Social activities include: coffee mornings, sit nd be fit classes, bingo, table tennis, pool. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted.
Housing Authority: Sunderland
Social Care Authority: Sunderland
Architects: sp&architects
Info updated: 15/08/2016
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Availability
The following details have been provided to EAC:
Re-sale: Shared ownership. No 123. A 7th floor one bedroom flat at £39,000 for a 30% share. (Notified 15/11/2024). Contact Housing 21 on 0370 192 4420 or click here to view on their website
Re-sale: Shared ownership. No 68. A second floor two bedroom flat at £100,000 for a 75% share. (Notified 15/11/2024). Contact Housing 21 on 0370 192 4420 or click here to view on their website
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"I have lived here for over 4 years,and I am completely satisfied,with my apartment,and the management,and maintenance of the scheme. Everyone is so fr..." Show more
"I have lived here for over 4 years,and I am completely satisfied,with my apartment,and the management,and maintenance of the scheme. Everyone is so friendly. I feel happy and safe." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"I have lived here for over 4 years,and I am completely satisfied,with my apartment,and the management,and maintenance of the scheme. Everyone is so friendly. I feel happy and safe." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Dovecote Meadow is a great place to live with excellent members of staff who are very caring about their residents.
There is always lots of interestin..." Show more
"Dovecote Meadow is a great place to live with excellent members of staff who are very caring about their residents.
There is always lots of interesting varied programmes that take place throughout the month.
The scheme is very secure and well maintained." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
There is always lots of interestin..." Show more
"Dovecote Meadow is a great place to live with excellent members of staff who are very caring about their residents.
There is always lots of interesting varied programmes that take place throughout the month.
The scheme is very secure and well maintained." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Staff are friendly and very helpful every need is catered for it is wonderful to know that there’s help available at any time I feel blessed that I ..." Show more
"Staff are friendly and very helpful every need is catered for it is wonderful to know that there’s help available at any time I feel blessed that I have such a safe comfortable home for my remaining years I recommend this facility to all I speak to God Bless ." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Staff are friendly and very helpful every need is catered for it is wonderful to know that there’s help available at any time I feel blessed that I have such a safe comfortable home for my remaining years I recommend this facility to all I speak to God Bless ." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"A lovely big building with a lot of different residents who live here love to work along side them every day and help them with there day to day livin..." Show more
"A lovely big building with a lot of different residents who live here love to work along side them every day and help them with there day to day living" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"A lovely big building with a lot of different residents who live here love to work along side them every day and help them with there day to day living" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"The largest of housing and care 21’s schemes in UK, it is a wonderful community for people aged 55+."
Made by a staff member in 2019
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Dovecote is the biggest scheme with in the country and we have achieved so much since opening in 2014 by fundraisers to our CQC report and we will con..." Show more
"Dovecote is the biggest scheme with in the country and we have achieved so much since opening in 2014 by fundraisers to our CQC report and we will continue our excellent work " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Dovecote is the biggest scheme with in the country and we have achieved so much since opening in 2014 by fundraisers to our CQC report and we will continue our excellent work " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"A great and very secure place to live, caring staff and very good facilities."
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"Dovecote Meadow run by housing and care 21 is a fantastic place to work with great staff recognition and a clear work pathway. All staff on court are ..." Show more
"Dovecote Meadow run by housing and care 21 is a fantastic place to work with great staff recognition and a clear work pathway. All staff on court are dedicated and professional in their role and friendly with staff and visitors. " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Dovecote Meadow run by housing and care 21 is a fantastic place to work with great staff recognition and a clear work pathway. All staff on court are dedicated and professional in their role and friendly with staff and visitors. " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"We are a well established scheme with 175 apartments over 3 phases, not everyone receiving care, I worked at Dovecote in 2014 - 2016 left and then ret..." Show more
"We are a well established scheme with 175 apartments over 3 phases, not everyone receiving care, I worked at Dovecote in 2014 - 2016 left and then returned in November 2017, Dovecote is well managed, organised with well trained staff. Busy but organised." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"We are a well established scheme with 175 apartments over 3 phases, not everyone receiving care, I worked at Dovecote in 2014 - 2016 left and then returned in November 2017, Dovecote is well managed, organised with well trained staff. Busy but organised." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Dovecote is a happy place to be, there is nothing that I would change, everybody knows everybody, there's always a smile to greet you as you walk thro..." Show more
"Dovecote is a happy place to be, there is nothing that I would change, everybody knows everybody, there's always a smile to greet you as you walk through the doors, the atmosphere is upbeat and friendly and there's always something going on." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Dovecote is a happy place to be, there is nothing that I would change, everybody knows everybody, there's always a smile to greet you as you walk through the doors, the atmosphere is upbeat and friendly and there's always something going on." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"It is a friendly, welcoming, immaculate court with a lovely staffing team, Resident's Association and residents."
Made by a staff member in 2019
Made by a staff member 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 56 units and over.
Sponsor: Housing LIN.
Category: Housing-with-care 56 units and over.
Sponsor: Housing LIN.
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.
