Flockton Court
High Street, Horwich, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 7RB
High Street, Horwich, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL6 7RB
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Manager's Description
"Flockton Court is situated in the heart of Horwich, and is a sheltered housing scheme for people aged 60 plus. The building comprises of fifty apartments, on site laundry, lift access and beautiful ..." Show more "Flockton Court is situated in the heart of Horwich, and is a sheltered housing scheme for people aged 60 plus. The building comprises of fifty apartments, on site laundry, lift access and beautiful well maintained communal gardens and patio area. Flockton Court benefits from a 24 hour emergency alarm call system providing active support, response and reassurance at the point of need, and the accommodation allows tenants to remain living independently within accommodation of their own choosing.There is a large community room onsite, where regular social activities are planned and take place for residents, and where residents can themselves are welcome to organise any additional informal activities or arrange to meet for coffees and chats. The building is ideally sited within walking distance from Horwich Town Centre and there are a wide variety of shops and amenities, including a bowling green and a library. There are good transport links, with bus routes to the neighbouring areas of Bolton and its local retail parks, to Chorley and to Wigan.
Horwich is an ideal location for those wanting the countryside on their doorstep, as the village of Rivington is easily accessible by those with a car and good mobility, with Rivington Pike, Rivington Hall Barn, Rivington Hall, Liverpool Castle, Lower Rivington Reservoir, and the Great House Information and Craft Centre all close by. This area is on the fringe of the West Pennine Moors extending into Lancashire." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
50 flats. Built in 1974. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes wheelchair standard properties.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Garden, Community centre
Access to site fairly easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 200 yards; post office 400 yards; town centre 400 yards; GP 200 yards.
Regular Social activities include: CBE classes, lunch club, coffee morning, bingo, dominoes and darts, organised by Residents and Activities Co-ordinator. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Bolton
Social Care Authority: Bolton
Info updated: 12/03/2018
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