The Elms
Moorfoot Avenue, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH2 3EJ
Moorfoot Avenue, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH2 3EJ
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Manager's Description
"The Elms provides high quality living accommodation for people aged 55 and over, enabling residents to enjoy the best possible quality of life in flexible, supported surroundings that promotes a sense..." Show more "The Elms provides high quality living accommodation for people aged 55 and over, enabling residents to enjoy the best possible quality of life in flexible, supported surroundings that promotes a sense of community and a strong connection to the wider, external environment. Residents will have peace of mind that their home and communal facilities such as gardens and lifts will be maintained to a high standard.It is situated in a residential area a short distance from the centre of Chester le Street, close to shops, schools and recreational facilities. It is on the south side of Waldridge Road and a short distance to the west of the East Coast main railway line. Some noise/disturbance may be experienced.
The flexibility of the scheme enables residents to remain both independent and living within their own homes for as long as possible and enjoy living in the privacy of their own home, with their own front door and living space whilst also having the benefit from access to a range of facilities.
Properties are sold leasehold for a term of 125 years from July 2015. A monthly service change covers the costs of meals, heating and lighting, a wellbeing service, equipment, ground rent and building insurance." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord) and Shared Ownership and Leasehold
Care provider: Orchard Home Care Services
54 flats, bungalows. Built in 2015. 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, Guest facilities, Garden, Cafe/bistro, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility, IT suite
Meal(s) available. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Durham
Social Care Authority: Durham
Architects: JDDK Architects
Info updated: 20/12/2017
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Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"The Elms and Staff have given my Mum a fantastic quality of life and an amazing social life with lovely people who have now all become lovely friends."
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017