Charles Keightley Court
Hardy Crescent, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2TR
Hardy Crescent, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 2TR
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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
"Located in the popular market town of Wimborne, Charles Keightley Court consists of 24 one bedroom flats. There are resident management staff and a community alarm service. Facilities include a commun..." Show more "Located in the popular market town of Wimborne, Charles Keightley Court consists of 24 one bedroom flats. There are resident management staff and a community alarm service. Facilities include a communal lounge, laundry room, guest rooms and a garden. Local services are within easy reach and a bus stop is close by for the short journey into the town centre. Residents enjoy regular and varied social activities.Our Court Manager Service is an important and integral part of Housing 21’s approach to supporting our residents. It is designed to offer support and security to the court and those residents on court who need it. The service is about promoting and encouraging individuals to maintain their independence in their own home.
Our Managers are also responsible for the day to day running of the court including looking after the Health & Safety, property management and resident engagement." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
24 flats. Built in 1975. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 20 yards; shop 440 yards; post office 1.5 mile(s); town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 1.5 mile(s).
Weekly Social activities include: coffee mornings, bingo, whist, coach trips, quizzes, organised by residents. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced (subject to Housing & Care 21's pets policy).
Housing Authority: Dorset
Social Care Authority: Dorset
Info updated: 02/04/2009
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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
"It caters for all my needs, I feel safe. The court manager works very hard in maintaining a high standard, and is very helpful and supportive. There a..." Show more
"It caters for all my needs, I feel safe. The court manager works very hard in maintaining a high standard, and is very helpful and supportive. There are always lots of activities and social gatherings. A very friendly environment to be in." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"It caters for all my needs, I feel safe. The court manager works very hard in maintaining a high standard, and is very helpful and supportive. There are always lots of activities and social gatherings. A very friendly environment to be in." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"The flats are very spacious - there are plenty of walks to the river and about - the court manager is amazing - she looks after us 120%"
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"This has become a very friendly place to live, I compare it to a small village within a town. I love it here"
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"Hello there
I have been living here since April, and love it. I especially like and greatly admire our Court Manager, Yvonne Bryant. When I arrived I..." Show more
"Hello there
I have been living here since April, and love it. I especially like and greatly admire our Court Manager, Yvonne Bryant. When I arrived I was in a bit of a mess quite frankly, and Yvonne went over and beyond the call of duty and was absolutely lovely." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
I have been living here since April, and love it. I especially like and greatly admire our Court Manager, Yvonne Bryant. When I arrived I..." Show more
"Hello there
I have been living here since April, and love it. I especially like and greatly admire our Court Manager, Yvonne Bryant. When I arrived I was in a bit of a mess quite frankly, and Yvonne went over and beyond the call of duty and was absolutely lovely." Show less
Made by a resident 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: Retirement housing under 25 units.
Sponsor: ERoSH.
Category: Retirement housing under 25 units.
Sponsor: ERoSH.