Briar Croft

Extra care housing
Alcester Road, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6PH
Alcester Road, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6PH

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Orbit
Everyone should feel safe in their own home which is why we are proud to offer a range of Independent Living options.

Manager's Description

"Briar Croft is an extra care scheme for 55 years and over, independent living for the older person. Briar Croft is close to the train station, local hospital, doctors surgery and many shops, pubs and..." Show more "Briar Croft is an extra care scheme for 55 years and over, independent living for the older person. Briar Croft is close to the train station, local hospital, doctors surgery and many shops, pubs and restaurants.

Our aim is to provide affordable, pleasant, well maintained, high quality accommodation. To promote the independence of older people through the confidence of being part of a supportive community, the opportunity to live in purpose built homes with appropriate facilities. The chance to participate in a range of activities, the benefits of reduced fear of crime so increased feeling of being secure, the reassurance of a maintained home and garden, the support and assistance of scheme staff. To treat all residents as individuals and encourage customers to have a say in everything that affects their daily lives- taking comments and feedback seriously. To ensure all residents receive appropriate levels of care from relevant agencies. To ensure all customers receive appropriate levels of care from relevant agencies.

To register: www.homechoiceplus.org.uk or telephone 01789 260861 Viewing arrangements to be booked via scheme staff on 01789 299071" Show less

Main Facts

Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord) and Shared Ownership
Care provider: Unique Senior Care
64 flats. Built in 2010. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Independent Living Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room, Activities room
Regular Social activities include: Bowles, exercise classes, Wii fit, film club, gardening club, social outings, bingo, skittles, games and craft work sessions, organised by activities co-ordinator. Meal(s) available (lunch club, 7 days). New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Stratford-on-Avon
Social Care Authority: Warwickshire
Architects: calfordseaden

Info updated: 19/08/2021
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Availability

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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
Convenience of the location
Lifestyle
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Number / size of facilities
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Practicality of the individual apartments
Quality of design
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Safety and security
Space standards of individual apartments
Staff role and interaction

Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards

"Briar Croft offers a secure and homely environment where residents are totally independent but have an onsite care team to call on in an emergency whi..." Show more
"Briar Croft offers a secure and homely environment where residents are totally independent but have an onsite care team to call on in an emergency which is very reassuring for residents and giving family members peace of mind that their loved ones are in the right environment. I love it!" Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019
Managed by
Orbit
Everyone should feel safe in their own home which is why we are proud to offer a range of Independent Living options.

National Housing for Older People Awards
National silver award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2011.
Category: Housing-with-care 60-99 units.
Sponsor: Wates Living Space.
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