New Oscott Village
25 Fosseway Drive, Chester Road, New Oscott, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 5LD
25 Fosseway Drive, Chester Road, New Oscott, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 5LD
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Creating better lives for older people
We create communities that provide Homes that older people want, Lifestyles they can enjoy and Care if it’s needed.
Manager's Description
"New Oscott Retirement Village in Birmingham provides 260 spacious apartments and a host of opportunities for residents. Whether you wish to make new friends, enjoy hobbies and skills, or protect your ..." Show more "New Oscott Retirement Village in Birmingham provides 260 spacious apartments and a host of opportunities for residents. Whether you wish to make new friends, enjoy hobbies and skills, or protect your future you can do so in a vibrant and welcoming community where care is available if you need it.The Village is owned by The ExtraCare Charitable Trust. Approximately a third of residents receive some help with their care. Dependent on your circumstances, we can support significant assessed care needs, including dementia. Apartments at the Village are available for rent, shared ownership and purchase." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord) and Leasehold and Shared Ownership
260 flats. Built in 2010. 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, Hobby room, Activities room, Cafe/bistro, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Bar/pub, Library, Computer room, greenhouse, woodwork room, village hall
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 40 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 8 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 40 yards.
Regular Social activities, organised by staff and volunteers. Meal(s) available. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (with permission).
Housing Authority: Birmingham
Social Care Authority: Birmingham
Architects: Nicol Thomas
Info updated: 22/12/2023
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Availability
Check with The ExtraCare Charitable Trust - 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: Community spirit
Number / size of facilities
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the facilities
Safety and security
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"I love the people I work with you always feel fully supported . I love the people I look after , I am so proud to say I work at new oscott village and..." Show more
"I love the people I work with you always feel fully supported . I love the people I look after , I am so proud to say I work at new oscott village and part of extra care and strive to make my managers proud " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"I love the people I work with you always feel fully supported . I love the people I look after , I am so proud to say I work at new oscott village and part of extra care and strive to make my managers proud " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"it's got a warm welcoming atmosphere"
Made by a staff member in 2019
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Having worked at NOV for 7 years the relationships the care staff have with the care and core residents is above and beyond. Not to be forgotten res..." Show more
"Having worked at NOV for 7 years the relationships the care staff have with the care and core residents is above and beyond. Not to be forgotten residents of a certain age have a sense of humour love to have fun we have all of this and more" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Having worked at NOV for 7 years the relationships the care staff have with the care and core residents is above and beyond. Not to be forgotten residents of a certain age have a sense of humour love to have fun we have all of this and more" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Its light bright, safe warm and friendly with great staff colleges and wonderful mix of individual personalities that make up our residents "
Made by a staff member in 2019
Made by a staff member in 2019
"We are a real reflection of a community lifestyle with such diversity of residents and staff. We are welcoming and friendly and we have a wonderful st..." Show more
"We are a real reflection of a community lifestyle with such diversity of residents and staff. We are welcoming and friendly and we have a wonderful staff team here." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"We are a real reflection of a community lifestyle with such diversity of residents and staff. We are welcoming and friendly and we have a wonderful staff team here." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
Managed by
Creating better lives for older people
We create communities that provide Homes that older people want, Lifestyles they can enjoy and Care if it’s needed.
Memberships
ARCO: The manager of this facility is a member of Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO), the main body representing the retirement community sector the UK.
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