Fowler Court
633 Galleywood Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8DQ
633 Galleywood Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8DQ
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Manager's Description
"Fowler Court is a sheltered housing plus scheme for older people (55 years and above) who require support to live independently. It is situated in a quiet location and it enjoys a large communal garde..." Show more "Fowler Court is a sheltered housing plus scheme for older people (55 years and above) who require support to live independently. It is situated in a quiet location and it enjoys a large communal garden benefiting from an ornamental fish pond and patio area where Residents enjoy the fresh air in summer. Table and seats are available to have afternoon tea and a chat with family or friends. Ideally located close to bus stops with a frequent service into Chelmsford or the local supermarket. Newsagents deliver newspapers to the Resident's flats and the Milkman delivers milk and bread. Windows are cleaned on a monthly basis and the communal areeas are cleaned on a daily basis by staff. The gardens are kept tidy on a monthly basis by a gardening team" Show lessMain Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
24 flats. Built in 1994. Sizes studio.
Visiting management staff (Staff are on site Am or Pm seven days a week), Non-resident management staff (part time, 7 days) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 2 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 3 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: social events/actrivities on a regular basis - residents meetings and coffee mornings, organised by staff and families. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Chelmsford
Social Care Authority: Essex
Info updated: 19/10/2020
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Home Option. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.homeoption.org/choice/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
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National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2013.