The Birches
Woodlands Avenue, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1FR
Woodlands Avenue, Earley, Reading, Berkshire, RG6 1FR
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Manager's Description
"This stylish new development in the popular area of Earley, offers a range of beautifully designed one and two bedroom apartments for rent and sale to people over 55. Giving you the freedom to live in..." Show more "This stylish new development in the popular area of Earley, offers a range of beautifully designed one and two bedroom apartments for rent and sale to people over 55. Giving you the freedom to live independently in your own highly specified, self-contained apartment, with the peace of mind that 24 hour care and support is always there when you need it.The Birches is the ideal place for older people looking for both comfort and independence. With an onsite restaurant, hair salon, community lounge, beautifully landscaped gardens and activity programme; you’ll have everything you need right on your doorstep, making this an engaging and social place to live." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Shared Ownership
Care provider: Optalis Extra Care Berkshire
60 flats. Built in 2018. 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, Community centre, Hobby room, Activities room, Cafe/bistro, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility
Meal(s) available (Beautiful on site café - 4 meals per week inc;uded in tenancy). New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Wokingham
Social Care Authority: Wokingham
Info updated: 18/02/2019
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Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"The Birches is a wonderful place, bright, welcoming and friendly...(see form)
Janine, the scheme manager, is a gem, friendly, helpful and capable. C..." Show more
"The Birches is a wonderful place, bright, welcoming and friendly...(see form)
Janine, the scheme manager, is a gem, friendly, helpful and capable. Claire is equally lovely." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
Janine, the scheme manager, is a gem, friendly, helpful and capable. C..." Show more
"The Birches is a wonderful place, bright, welcoming and friendly...(see form)
Janine, the scheme manager, is a gem, friendly, helpful and capable. Claire is equally lovely." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"The Birches is mixed community living. Residents and staff feel like family. Practically all residents eat in the fabulous on site cafe, with a great ..." Show more
"The Birches is mixed community living. Residents and staff feel like family. Practically all residents eat in the fabulous on site cafe, with a great buzz of integration and friendship. We enjoy many regular, varied communal activities. We also integrate with our lovely local special-needs school. " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"The Birches is mixed community living. Residents and staff feel like family. Practically all residents eat in the fabulous on site cafe, with a great buzz of integration and friendship. We enjoy many regular, varied communal activities. We also integrate with our lovely local special-needs school. " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"The Birches has lived up to their promises of being inclusive, as promised by Janine Wakefield. The Café is also superbly run by Sophie. All the care..." Show more
"The Birches has lived up to their promises of being inclusive, as promised by Janine Wakefield. The Café is also superbly run by Sophie. All the carers are wonderful, as are the cleaning staff. Could not recommend more highly to anyone needing assisted care." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"The Birches has lived up to their promises of being inclusive, as promised by Janine Wakefield. The Café is also superbly run by Sophie. All the carers are wonderful, as are the cleaning staff. Could not recommend more highly to anyone needing assisted care." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"I love my flat & all the facilities available.
Also the staff are amazing."
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"My sister moved into the Birches when her husband died as he was her carer. It provides 24/7 care if needed has a marvellous restaurant and they reall..." Show more
"My sister moved into the Birches when her husband died as he was her carer. It provides 24/7 care if needed has a marvellous restaurant and they really care about the residents as individuals .
They do many activities and encourage everyone to be sociable .
A great place to live." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"My sister moved into the Birches when her husband died as he was her carer. It provides 24/7 care if needed has a marvellous restaurant and they really care about the residents as individuals .
They do many activities and encourage everyone to be sociable .
A great place to live." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019