Ivy Court
Pitt Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 1NA
Pitt Street, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 1NA
Click to enlarge or scroll
Manager's Description
"Situated in a quiet oasis but close to a vibrant community in Fingerpost, St Helens are Riverside’s Retirement Living apartments, Ivy Court.Ivy Court is near to a host of amenities. Convenience ..." Show more "Situated in a quiet oasis but close to a vibrant community in Fingerpost, St Helens are Riverside’s Retirement Living apartments, Ivy Court.
Ivy Court is near to a host of amenities. Convenience stores, a fruit and veg shop, a butchers, newsagents, cashpoints cake shops plus fast food outlets are within walking distance, on the High Street.
Ivy Court is well served by public transport. The bus ride, taking you into St Helens takes five minutes. Or it’s a ten-minute walk. There are also two retail parks nearby if the town centre doesn’t appeal.
Our friendly atmosphere at Ivy Court is sure to make you feel right at home. Spread over two floors, Ivy Court offers 28 one-bedroom apartments, for people over 55. Each apartment accommodates one to two persons comfortably.
At the heart of Ivy Court are the communal lounges. The lower lounge is a great place for a get-together or simply enjoy a cuppa in the company of others. In the upper lounge there’s a selection of ‘bar games’ such as pool and darts.
In the extensive, well maintained rear communal gardens there’s seating; so you can relax and enjoy the outdoor space. You’ll also find a greenhouse and garden shed if you feel like keeping your fingers green." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
28 flats. Built in 1992. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 80 yards; post office 80 yards; town centre 1 mile(s); GP 60 yards; social centre 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Bingo nights, coffee mornings, and entertainment nights, organised by tenants. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: St Helens
Social Care Authority: St Helens
Info updated: 20/01/2014
If you are the manager of Ivy Court and want to update your information, please click here.
If you are the manager of Ivy Court and want to update your information, please click here.
Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Under One Roof. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.u-1-r.co.uk/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: Activities and outings
Community spirit
Consultation
Convenience of the location
Lifestyle
Link with community at large
Maintenance
Number / size of facilities
Overall ratings
Practicality of the individual apartments
Privacy
Quality of design
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Space standards of individual apartments
Staff role and interaction
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2010.
Category: Retirement housing under 30 units.
Sponsor: Dhu Rural.
Category: Retirement housing under 30 units.
Sponsor: Dhu Rural.
Memberships
ERoSH: The organisation that manages this scheme is a member of ERoSH, the national consortium for sheltered and retirement housing.
