Rowan Croft
Goodwood, Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 6HT
Goodwood, Killingworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 6HT
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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
"Rowan Croft is situated in a quiet area of North Tyneside and offers a wealth of options for an active and independent lifestyle within a supportive community. The court has excellent transport links ..." Show more "Rowan Croft is situated in a quiet area of North Tyneside and offers a wealth of options for an active and independent lifestyle within a supportive community. The court has excellent transport links to city and coast – with Newcastle city centre and Cramlington served by regular buses. This offers access to a wide range of top-name shops and leisure facilities, including cinemas and leisure centres. Closer to Rowan Croft is Killingworth, which has its own indoor shopping centre, banks, Post Office, doctors surgery, dentist and churches. A social club and several pubs can be found within walking distance, as can a Killingworth Lakeside Park.The court itself has three areas of well-kept garden, and residents can get involved in the gardening. The gardens are used for social activities throughout the year, weather permitting. Inside, there is a residents’ lounge, laundry, guest room and a treatment room used by visiting medical professionals such as a podiatrist and opticians. It is also used by a visiting beautician. Age UK runs a day centre on site six days a week." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord) and Shared Ownership
Care provider: Housing 21
45 flats. Built in 2010. Sizes 2 bedroom.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Community centre, Activities room
Social activities include: Rowan Croft has an active social committee which arranges shows, entertainers, sing-a-long sessions, bingo and other activities. The court also runs art classes, knit and natter sessions, bingo, coffee mornings and exercise classes.. Both cats & dogs generally accepted.
Housing Authority: North Tyneside
Social Care Authority: North Tyneside
Architects: Langtry Langton
Info updated: 12/08/2015
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Availability
The following details have been provided to EAC:
Re-sale: Shared ownership. No 6. A ground floor two bedroom flat at £60,000 for a 50% share. (Notified 01/05/2026). Contact Housing 21 on 0370 192 4027 or click here to view on their website
Managed by
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.
Memberships
ARHM: The organisation that manages this facility is a member of the Association of Retirement Housing Managers, and therefore committed to complying with its Code of Practice.
Retirement Housing Group: The organisation that developed and/or manages this facility is a member of the Retirement Housing Group which advocates for more good quality retirement housing
