Cowan Court
1 Pentland Way, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 8BF
1 Pentland Way, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 8BF
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Manager's Description
"Cowan court has a dedicated on-site team consisting of amanager, care and support staff, an administrator, domestic assistants and a caretaker/handyperson. The care and support staff provide a 24/7 se..." Show more "Cowan court has a dedicated on-site team consisting of amanager, care and support staff, an administrator, domestic assistants and a caretaker/handyperson. The care and support staff provide a 24/7 service, responding flexibly to needs identified in individual care and support assessments.The overall development comprises of 30 family homes for social rent, including two homes with special needs adaptations, a 4 person 4 bed secure support accommodation home and a 32 bed extra care home for dementia sufferers with associated staff and community facilities. Consultation with Midlothian Council's Social Work Department and Stirling University Dementia Care Centre ensured the design fully compliant with best practice for people with disabilities or dementia." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
32 flats. Built in 2013. Sizes 1 bedroom, 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, Garden
Social activities. Meal(s) available.
Housing Authority: Midlothian
Social Care Authority: Midlothian
Architects: Hackland + Dore
Info updated: 03/01/2014
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Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Cowan Court is a very friendly place for older people to live. The staff are well trained and motivated. Tenants are able to stay in their own flat ..." Show more
"Cowan Court is a very friendly place for older people to live. The staff are well trained and motivated. Tenants are able to stay in their own flat if they need time on their own or they can join in social activities together and need never be lonely." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Cowan Court is a very friendly place for older people to live. The staff are well trained and motivated. Tenants are able to stay in their own flat if they need time on their own or they can join in social activities together and need never be lonely." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Cowan Court has a bright,friendly & homely environment. Cowan Courts flats are spacious, well equipped and adapted to meet needs of all who live here..." Show more
"Cowan Court has a bright,friendly & homely environment. Cowan Courts flats are spacious, well equipped and adapted to meet needs of all who live here. There are well trained staff on site 24hours to meet individual needs. All tenants have access to a wheelchair friendly garden & terrace area." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Cowan Court has a bright,friendly & homely environment. Cowan Courts flats are spacious, well equipped and adapted to meet needs of all who live here. There are well trained staff on site 24hours to meet individual needs. All tenants have access to a wheelchair friendly garden & terrace area." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017