St Oswald's Retirement Village
Gavel Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2UF
Gavel Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2UF
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Creating better lives for older people
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Manager's Description
"St Oswald's Village provides 166 affordable homes in the form of one and two bedroom self-contained apartments and eight bungalows, located around an extensive village centre providing social, learnin..." Show more "St Oswald's Village provides 166 affordable homes in the form of one and two bedroom self-contained apartments and eight bungalows, located around an extensive village centre providing social, learning and leisure opportunities for both residents and the wider community.Our properties are available for rent, shared ownership and purchase. The Village features extensive communal facilities, including a village hall, shop, a restaurant, bar and a library. There is also an IT suite, a greenhouse, and a craft and woodwork shop. The fitness and wellbeing centre has additional opportunities for residents to try new skills such as painting in water colours, Tai Chi and wheelchair aerobics. St Oswald's Village is the result of a partnership between Rooftop Housing Group, Gloucester City Council, and ExtraCare Charitable Trust.
An on-site care team, managed by the Trust, provides up to 24-hour support. Approximately a quarter of residents within the Village receive help with their care, potentially going up to a third. Dependent on individual circumstances we can support residents with significant assessed care needs, including dementia.
The opportunity to live in the Village is primarily open to the over 55s living in Gloucester. If you live in Gloucestershire or further afield, you may also be considered if you have a local connection with the city." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord) and Shared Ownership and Leasehold
Care provider: ExtraCare Charitable Trust
166 flats, bungalows. Built in 2010. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff (24 hours, 7 days) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room, Activities room, Cafe/bistro, Hairdressing salon, Bar/pub
Meal(s) available.
Housing Authority: Gloucester
Social Care Authority: Gloucestershire
Architects: Hulme Upright
Info updated: 16/06/2014
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Availability
Check with The ExtraCare Charitable Trust - 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: Activities and outings
Number / size of facilities
Privacy
Quality of the garden
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"I moved here when I retired and I wanted to have the choice to be active and involved or not St. Oswalds village is the ideal place, always something..." Show more
"I moved here when I retired and I wanted to have the choice to be active and involved or not St. Oswalds village is the ideal place, always something to be involved with or simply enjoy living here." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I moved here when I retired and I wanted to have the choice to be active and involved or not St. Oswalds village is the ideal place, always something to be involved with or simply enjoy living here." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It's got everything, from excellent Staff, Volunteers and Friends to good facilities, activities and location, to keep each Resident feeling younger..." Show more
"It's got everything, from excellent Staff, Volunteers and Friends to good facilities, activities and location, to keep each Resident feeling younger, more active, and if wanted, never bored, yet restful with quiet times, when that's needed. It encourages each to enjoy their Retirement more, and promotes life. " Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It's got everything, from excellent Staff, Volunteers and Friends to good facilities, activities and location, to keep each Resident feeling younger, more active, and if wanted, never bored, yet restful with quiet times, when that's needed. It encourages each to enjoy their Retirement more, and promotes life. " Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Best bunch of colleagues you could possibly ask for"
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Its a great place to work and the residents are their own unique characters and are encouraged to live independently and thrive as individuals"
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"A warm atmosphere and responsive customer service with the intention to satisfy wherever possible."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
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Creating better lives for older people
We create communities that provide Homes that older people want, Lifestyles they can enjoy and Care if it’s needed.
