Carisbrooke Court
Chester Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3SJ
Chester Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 3SJ
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Manager's Description
"Carisooke Court offers high quality apartments in Sunderland for the over 55s. The scheme on Chester Terrace, is close to the city centre and benefits from great transport links to Washington and Newc..." Show more "Carisooke Court offers high quality apartments in Sunderland for the over 55s. The scheme on Chester Terrace, is close to the city centre and benefits from great transport links to Washington and Newcastle. We have one bedroom apartments over three floors, all accessible via stairs or lift.Essential services such as a GP surgeries and shops are conveniently located within walking distance.
Carisbrooke Court is a newly refurbished scheme with a fresh, modern look throughout, and a welcoming and friendly resident community. Residents have the best of both worlds; the privacy of their own home coupled with the option of socialising with others, knowing that there's support available if needed.
When you choose to, you can experience a vibrant and inviting communal area perfect for gatherings and events, where you can relax and chat with friends and family. We have regular activities such as:
Coffee mornings
Pool and games nights
Communal events such as Fish & Chip Fridays and Pie Suppers
Bingo
We also have a beautiful communal garden. We maintain the garden but love that residents also get involved and add their own touches.
Our scheme benefits from private parking and on street permit parking. A self-contained guest room is available for your visitors to use, finished to a high standard and benefitting from two single beds and en-suite. Our facilities also include:
Hair salon
Library
Laundry
Communal kitchen
Scooter store
All our properties come unfurnished, so you can bring your own furniture and belongings to truly make an apartment your home.
Each apartment is linked to a 24/7 Telecare Response Service, giving you support and reassurance at the touch of a button if you need it. We also offer morning calls five days a week from the scheme’s Wellbeing & Compliance Assistant, to make sure you’re safe and well." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
30 flats. Renovated in 2023. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (Lettings and Neighbourhoods Officer), Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room
Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 600 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.25 mile(s); town centre 0.25 mile(s); GP 0.25 mile(s); social centre 0.5 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Bingo, whist, dominoes, natter night, monthly social night, lunch club, fish and chips night. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Sunderland
Social Care Authority: Sunderland
Info updated: 27/06/2024
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Availability
Check with Castles & Coasts Housing Association - 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: Consultation
Number / size of facilities
Overall ratings
Practicality of the individual apartments
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Space standards of individual apartments
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"It is centrally located in the city centre, next to all the amenities. it has a friendly atmosphere from both residents and staff."
Made by a staff member in 2019
Made by a staff member in 2019
Managed by
Independent Living
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Community.
Wellbeing.
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