Palmer Close

Retirement housing
New Road, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1TA
New Road, Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1TA

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Managed by
Housing 21
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

"Palmer Close, located in a quiet area in Whittlesey, consists of 30 one bedroom flats for two people. All flats have recently had new kitchens and new storage heating installed. The communal area boas..." Show more "Palmer Close, located in a quiet area in Whittlesey, consists of 30 one bedroom flats for two people. All flats have recently had new kitchens and new storage heating installed. The communal area boasts a newly modernised makeover, which is light and bright for residents to enjoy. There is also a laundry room, twin bed guest room and pretty communal grounds. The court is just a 10 minute walk to Whittlesey town centre and there are buses that go direct to here and Peterborough. There is a railway station, museum, leisure centre with swimming pool, library and plenty of shops and eating places.

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)
30 flats. Built in 1976. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site fairly easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 25 yards; shop 0.75 mile(s); post office 1 mile(s); town centre 0.75 mile(s); GP 0.75 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: coffee mornings, lunch club/meals, bingo, social events, outings, karaoke, quiz nights, organised by residents' social club. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (pets are welcomed on a case by case basis).
Housing Authority: Fenland
Social Care Authority: Cambridgeshire

Info updated: 02/04/2009
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Availability

Housing 21 welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this Court.
Managed by
Housing 21
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.

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