Ty Canol Court
Fairwater Way, Fairwater, Cwmbran, South Wales, NP44 4EJ
Fairwater Way, Fairwater, Cwmbran, South Wales, NP44 4EJ
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Passionate, ambitious and respectful
We are passionate, taking pride in everything we do and driven by a positive, infectious attitude.
Manager's Description
"Located on the outskirts of Cwmbran, Ty Canol Court is a sheltered housing scheme with 25 one bedroom flats and 6 bungalows. Located on a bus route and within easy reach of all local amenities, there ..." Show more "Located on the outskirts of Cwmbran, Ty Canol Court is a sheltered housing scheme with 25 one bedroom flats and 6 bungalows. Located on a bus route and within easy reach of all local amenities, there is also a 'dial a ride' service operated by Torfaen Community transport.There are 4 doctors' surgeries, a dentist, optician, post office and shops all in close proximity to the scheme. There is also a prescription delivery service.
There is a Scheme Manager on site Mon-Fri, 37 hours per week, which are flexible, to ensure the building is maintained and to provide support to tenants to maintain their independence and manage their tenancies. Outside of these hours there is a 24 hour alarm system connected to a Control Centre.
The scheme has a communal lounge, kitchen, guest bedroom, and laundry room. The scheme has 2 inner patio areas where tenants can place plants, shrubs and pots of flowers. The scheme also stands in its own landscaped grounds which are maintained by the Association. There is a CCTV door entry system which is linked to tenants' own televisions in their flats and each flat is fitted to receive Sky TV. Activities Gardening Bingo Coffee Mornings Concerts Quiz Nights Regular Day Trips Facilities Communal lounge Communal kitchen Communal laundry Guest bedroom Landscaped grounds Sky TV CCTV door entry 'Dial a ride' transport for disabled tenants Services Support of the Scheme Manager Link to Emergency Control Centre 24 hours." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
31 flats, bungalows. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site fairly easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 20 yards; shop 1 mile(s); post office 1 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: coffee mornings, lunches, outings. New residents accepted from 45 years of age.
Housing Authority: Torfaen
Social Care Authority: Torfaen
Info updated: 27/09/2001
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Availability
Check with Linc-Cymru Housing Association - none notified to EAC - Advertise vacancies / sales.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: Link with community at large
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Overall ratings
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Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Long praise of Ty Canol by ex-warden now resident. This is the best scheme in Cumbria"
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"moving here was one of the best decisions my husband and I ever made. The manager, Suzie Masterton has a genuine regard for elderly people; she is alw..." Show more
"moving here was one of the best decisions my husband and I ever made. The manager, Suzie Masterton has a genuine regard for elderly people; she is always available to help and advice." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"moving here was one of the best decisions my husband and I ever made. The manager, Suzie Masterton has a genuine regard for elderly people; she is always available to help and advice." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Secure, neighbuors to chat, feed the wild birds, planting bulbs, all keeps me active"
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"lovely flat, all areas very clean, quiet, very safe. A fantastic manager"
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"In Suzie we have an excellent manager, very caring."
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"It's the best place to live, Linc give fantastic serv8ice to their tenants. Modern, quiet; neighbours are friendly. Most of all I like the scheme mana..." Show more
"It's the best place to live, Linc give fantastic serv8ice to their tenants. Modern, quiet; neighbours are friendly. Most of all I like the scheme manager Suzy. She pays attention to all, shows great empathy and always greets you with a smile, always working to make our lives happier." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"It's the best place to live, Linc give fantastic serv8ice to their tenants. Modern, quiet; neighbours are friendly. Most of all I like the scheme manager Suzy. She pays attention to all, shows great empathy and always greets you with a smile, always working to make our lives happier." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Ty Canol has enabled my mother to continue to live independently. The manager has extensive knowledge of all aspects of care needed by the residents w..." Show more
"Ty Canol has enabled my mother to continue to live independently. The manager has extensive knowledge of all aspects of care needed by the residents which we, as a family, have found invaluable." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Ty Canol has enabled my mother to continue to live independently. The manager has extensive knowledge of all aspects of care needed by the residents which we, as a family, have found invaluable." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"moving here was the best thing I have ever done. I feel safe, I have lots of friends and our manager is second to none, always happy to help if she ca..." Show more
"moving here was the best thing I have ever done. I feel safe, I have lots of friends and our manager is second to none, always happy to help if she can." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"moving here was the best thing I have ever done. I feel safe, I have lots of friends and our manager is second to none, always happy to help if she can." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Such a pleasant place to live and work."
Made by a staff member in 2019
Made by a staff member in 2019
"I came here because I was unable to go upstairs in my old house. This place has a lift and the rooms in my flat are large and comfortable. Also the c..." Show more
"I came here because I was unable to go upstairs in my old house. This place has a lift and the rooms in my flat are large and comfortable. Also the complex I clean and the facilities are easy to use." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"I came here because I was unable to go upstairs in my old house. This place has a lift and the rooms in my flat are large and comfortable. Also the complex I clean and the facilities are easy to use." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Clean, friendly, safe."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I have resided here for 10 years. It is a friendly, very well maintained scheme. I have always been very happy here. When my wife passed away 2 years ..." Show more
"I have resided here for 10 years. It is a friendly, very well maintained scheme. I have always been very happy here. When my wife passed away 2 years ago, the support I had from my neighbours and Linc staff was amazing. Miss J Newton & our present manger Mrs Masterton are the very best. Leave here? No way!" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I have resided here for 10 years. It is a friendly, very well maintained scheme. I have always been very happy here. When my wife passed away 2 years ago, the support I had from my neighbours and Linc staff was amazing. Miss J Newton & our present manger Mrs Masterton are the very best. Leave here? No way!" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It is nice & quiet, with friendly neighbours and friendly and helpful staff."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Good facilities, lift to all floors, laundry room, lounge, social meetings. Clean surrounding. Quiet. Good security, call system for help. Pleasant ga..." Show more
"Good facilities, lift to all floors, laundry room, lounge, social meetings. Clean surrounding. Quiet. Good security, call system for help. Pleasant gardens." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Good facilities, lift to all floors, laundry room, lounge, social meetings. Clean surrounding. Quiet. Good security, call system for help. Pleasant gardens." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Sited on a bus route; attractive building outside and inside; staff included."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Well looked after by the people who work here."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"W~e have a scheme manager who is very caring & helpful if we need help. The complex is a very safe place to live; also we have friends as neighbours."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I like living here because it is very tranquil & friendly. Suzie, the warden is professional and thorough in her job."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Secure, well maintained building and surroundings. Our friendly and efficient manager, Mrs Suzie Masterton, has an excellent rapport with each residen..." Show more
"Secure, well maintained building and surroundings. Our friendly and efficient manager, Mrs Suzie Masterton, has an excellent rapport with each resident, deal promptly with any query and is always prepared to help with any problem." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Secure, well maintained building and surroundings. Our friendly and efficient manager, Mrs Suzie Masterton, has an excellent rapport with each resident, deal promptly with any query and is always prepared to help with any problem." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Although I am not an elderly person, I love living here. Everyone is so friendly. I Always fee so safe & secure. The warden, Suzie, is a lovely person..." Show more
"Although I am not an elderly person, I love living here. Everyone is so friendly. I Always fee so safe & secure. The warden, Suzie, is a lovely person and so helpful. I also enjoy the social side. " Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Although I am not an elderly person, I love living here. Everyone is so friendly. I Always fee so safe & secure. The warden, Suzie, is a lovely person and so helpful. I also enjoy the social side. " Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It is clean, quiet and I am safe. Excellently run, with a first class manager (Sue)."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I have live here for 29 years, 25 of which as the scheme manager . Quiet and peaceful in nice surroundings."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Safe warm clean environment, with people to talk to and a marvelous warden to look after us. Suzi is very considerate and nothing is too much trouble...." Show more
"Safe warm clean environment, with people to talk to and a marvelous warden to look after us. Suzi is very considerate and nothing is too much trouble. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Safe warm clean environment, with people to talk to and a marvelous warden to look after us. Suzi is very considerate and nothing is too much trouble. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It's like living in a lovely hotel. You can go your own way, have company if you want. It is decorated first class, a lovely lounge. A manager who is..." Show more
"It's like living in a lovely hotel. You can go your own way, have company if you want. It is decorated first class, a lovely lounge. A manager who is very helpful." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It's like living in a lovely hotel. You can go your own way, have company if you want. It is decorated first class, a lovely lounge. A manager who is very helpful." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It's lovely and clean and I feel safe. I have a lot of friends and enjoy the social activities."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"It is everything you want for home: spotlessly clean, well maintained, safe & warm, large lounge and kitchen well used by residents. Also our scheme m..." Show more
"It is everything you want for home: spotlessly clean, well maintained, safe & warm, large lounge and kitchen well used by residents. Also our scheme manger Suzie is very efficient and warm. We are very lucky." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It is everything you want for home: spotlessly clean, well maintained, safe & warm, large lounge and kitchen well used by residents. Also our scheme manger Suzie is very efficient and warm. We are very lucky." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It is a nice area to live, so convenient for buses into town. Post box outside the complex. Our flat is cosy & warm and very private."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
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Passionate, ambitious and respectful
We are passionate, taking pride in everything we do and driven by a positive, infectious attitude.
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2017.
Category: Retirement housing 31-36 units.
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Category: Retirement housing 31-36 units.
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in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Retirement housing 31-36 units.
Sponsor: Retirement Homesearch.
Category: Retirement housing 31-36 units.
Sponsor: Retirement Homesearch.