Greyfriars
Flints Terrace, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4DQ
Flints Terrace, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4DQ
Click to enlarge or scrollManaged 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.
Manager's Description
"Greyfriars is a welcoming and modern development, located just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of the Georgian market town of Richmond in North Yorkshire. A river runs through the attractive tow..." Show more "Greyfriars is a welcoming and modern development, located just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of the Georgian market town of Richmond in North Yorkshire. A river runs through the attractive town, which also has a castle. Greyfriars is conveniently located close to the town centre shops and amenities while doctors surgeries, banks, chemists and places of worship are all within walking distance of the court. The nearest large supermarket is just three miles away and the town hosts a weekly market every Saturday. Buses run regularly into the town centre and nearby Darlington from a stop just 100 yards from the court.Greyfriars has a range of onsite facilities for residents including a communal lounge, laundry, guest room, hair salon, restaurant and lift. The court has well-maintained and child-friendly gardens with a sun house, greenhouse and chickens. Residents are welcome to tend to the gardens if they choose. The gardens attract a variety of birds and outdoor activities are held there in the summer." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord) and Shared Ownership
Care provider: North Yorkshire County Council
39 flats. Built in 2011. 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, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility, sensory room
Social activities include: Greyfriars is a friendly development with a wide range of social activities for residents to enjoy including visiting singers, quizzes and parties.. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Richmondshire
Social Care Authority: North Yorkshire
Architects: Langtry Langton
Info updated: 12/08/2015
If you are the manager of Greyfriars and want to update your information, please click here.
If you are the manager of Greyfriars and want to update your information, please click here.
Availability
Housing 21 welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this Court.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: Care services
Convenience of the location
Privacy
Quality of design
Safety and security
Space standards of individual apartments
Staff role and interaction
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"The apartments are warm and comfortable. All staff are very pleasant and caring. I feel safe and secure."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"it is close to doctors, library, park and within walking distance to town shops. Very near to buses."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Life is wonderful living here. Everything including manager, all staff. I don't need carers but they are there if you do. Due to my husband's dementia..." Show more
"Life is wonderful living here. Everything including manager, all staff. I don't need carers but they are there if you do. Due to my husband's dementia we came here. From day one we both settled. Greyfriars has so much to offer." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Life is wonderful living here. Everything including manager, all staff. I don't need carers but they are there if you do. Due to my husband's dementia we came here. From day one we both settled. Greyfriars has so much to offer." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Security, support, company."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I have my own apartment, with many friends, so I can go and come as I wish. I am happy here."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I like living here because it is near the town, hospital and library. It's very central."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"To be near family. Convenient, safe. Staff to help."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
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 scheme is a member of the Association of Retirement Housing Managers, and therefore committed to complying with its Code of Practice.
