The Gardens
Arlesey Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6DG
Arlesey Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6DG
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Manager's Description
"The Gardens consists of 24 self-contained one bedroom flats and 8 two bedroom flats, all of which are fitted with emergency alarm systems. There is a communal lounge, kitchen and toilets. The communal..." Show more "The Gardens consists of 24 self-contained one bedroom flats and 8 two bedroom flats, all of which are fitted with emergency alarm systems. There is a communal lounge, kitchen and toilets. The communal lounge is available to all customers to hire for parties, anniversaries, etc.All flats are connected to an alarm system operating 24/7, 365 days per year. Our Life24 Advisors offer assistance and support to customers to help maintain their independence. For a small weekly fee, there is the option to purchase additional visits should you want that extra peace of mind.
Customers are encouraged to organise and join in social activities which include quizzes, bingo, coffee mornings, lunches, games evenings and various trips and the travelling library calls regularly.
The Gardens is situated in Henlow which is a friendly and attractive village with among other things, its own bowls club, cricket team, jazz club and drama group. There is a club on a Monday that all customers are welcome to join.
Henlow has a voluntary care scheme to help with small household tasks, gardening, shopping, running errands and transport. There is plenty going on in both the village and The Gardens so there is no need to feel isolated." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
32 flats. Built in 1983. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (Advisor onsite once a week, plus a 24/7 on-call response service.), Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Garden, Conservatory, Community centre, kitchen
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 0.25 mile(s); post office 0.25 mile(s); town centre 10 mile(s); GP 0.25 mile(s); social centre 10 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Bingo, lunches, outings and Social Services provide Daycare once a week, organised by Social group and volunteers. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Central Bedfordshire
Social Care Authority: Central Bedfordshire
Info updated: 02/08/2022
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