Ash Lea Court
Lyddington Road, Monks Park, Bristol, Avon, BS7 0FD
Lyddington Road, Monks Park, Bristol, Avon, BS7 0FD
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We believe that later life is for living
Helping people enjoy later life is our passion. It has been for more than 60 years. And today, in an ageing society, our housing, care and support is needed more than ever.
Manager's Description
"For most of our Extra Care Housing estates we have agreements with the local authority to let a percentage of our vacant properties to people nominated by them. Anchor’s agreement for this estate is..." Show more "For most of our Extra Care Housing estates we have agreements with the local authority to let a percentage of our vacant properties to people nominated by them. Anchor’s agreement for this estate is that all of the allocations are managed by the local authority, Bristol City Council, who can be contacted on 0117 922 2400.Offering 48 Extra Care retirement apartments, Ash Lea Court in the Monks Park suburb of Bristol has a wide range of on-site facilities including shared gardens, residents’ lounge, hair salon and guest room.
The on-site manager takes care of buildings/grounds maintenance, as well as assisting with access to further support. Optional activities on the estate include coffee mornings, entertainment evenings, craft groups, film shows and keep fit, making this a fun and sociable place to live." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord) and Leasehold
Care provider: Agincare UK - Ash Lea Court
48 flats. Built in 2009. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room, Activities room, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 300 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 6 mile(s); GP 300 yards; social centre 1 mile(s).
Social activities include: Coffee mornings, games mornings, film shows, reminiscence group meetings, chair based exercises, musical entertainment evenings, a weekly quiz and bingo, organised by staff. Meal(s) available (As part of the Extra Care package a hot 3 course meal is provided as a condition of tenancy.). New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to prior approval and conditions).
Housing Authority: Bristol
Social Care Authority: Bristol
Architects: Barton Willmore
Info updated: 28/02/2024
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Availability
Anchor welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this extra care housing scheme.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: Convenience of the location
Number / size of facilities
Practicality of the individual apartments
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"One Bedroom Flat ,fitted bathroom with walk in shower,modern kitchen electric hop separate oven, ample cupboard and work tops,large lounge and roomy b..." Show more
"One Bedroom Flat ,fitted bathroom with walk in shower,modern kitchen electric hop separate oven, ample cupboard and work tops,large lounge and roomy bedroom with extra cupboards in entrance way, good views 2nd floor ample sockets outlets, connections for phones and TV. Safety alarms in entrance and bathroom." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"One Bedroom Flat ,fitted bathroom with walk in shower,modern kitchen electric hop separate oven, ample cupboard and work tops,large lounge and roomy bedroom with extra cupboards in entrance way, good views 2nd floor ample sockets outlets, connections for phones and TV. Safety alarms in entrance and bathroom." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"It is a really friendly community atmosphere in which the staff across all teams and the residents work hard to build and maintain. Not only for thems..." Show more
"It is a really friendly community atmosphere in which the staff across all teams and the residents work hard to build and maintain. Not only for themselves but visitors and family alike." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"It is a really friendly community atmosphere in which the staff across all teams and the residents work hard to build and maintain. Not only for themselves but visitors and family alike." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"I love living here are everyone is so friendly, we look out for each other and join in many activities."
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
Managed by
We believe that later life is for living
Helping people enjoy later life is our passion. It has been for more than 60 years. And today, in an ageing society, our housing, care and support is needed more than ever.
Memberships
ARHM: The organisation that manages this scheme is a member of the Association of Retirement Housing Managers, and therefore committed to complying with its Code of Practice.
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.
