Farrow Court

Retirement housing
Stanhope Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5FT
Stanhope Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 5FT

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Manager's Description

"Farrow Court is one of the borough's older sheltered housing schemes. As our video shows, it is being remodelled and will not only provide high-quality homes for its residents but a truly dementia-fri..." Show more "Farrow Court is one of the borough's older sheltered housing schemes. As our video shows, it is being remodelled and will not only provide high-quality homes for its residents but a truly dementia-friendly environment.

Farrow Court has extensive gardens and courtyards. This includes a cherry garden, herb garden, water courtyard and a sensory garden. There is plenty of seating for residents to enjoy the gardens at their pleasure.

There is a large communal lounge with a fitted kitchen this leads out onto one of the courtyards. There are laundry facilities for residents to use. Farrow Court has its own Hair Salon that is run by Eden Hair and Beauty and is open 6 days a week. In addition to a Therapy room which is used by a regular Chiropodist and for beauty treatments. There is a fully assisted bathroom. There is ample storage for mobility scooters within the scheme.

Farrow Court also has the luxury of adjoining the Age UK day centre where residents are encouraged to go along and join in a range of activities and receive a cooked meal. There is a cost payable to Age UK.

HomeBridge is a recuperative care facility managed by KCC Social Services and the 12 flats for adults with Learning Disabilities are managed by KCC Learning Disability Team.

There are weekly bingo sessions, morning tea and toast, gardening club and afternoon teas. Farrow Court is close to a range of local shops and amenities. It is well served by nearby bus stops on the A Line and it is only a few minutes away from two large supermarkets, as well the other shopping facilities Ashford has to offer. There are nearby GP and dental surgeries." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
84 flats, bungalows. Built in 2015 and renovated in 2017. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Community centre, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility
Meal(s) available.
Housing Authority: Ashford
Social Care Authority: Kent
Architects: PRP Architects

Info updated: 19/12/2019
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Kent Homechoice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: http://www.kenthomechoice.org.uk
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