Highfield House
Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 0QZ
Highfield Road, Farnworth, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL4 0QZ
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Manager's Description
"Highfield House is situated in the Farnworth area of Bolton, and is a sheltered housing scheme for people aged 60 plus. The building comprises of 22 self contained apartments comprising 12 Studio and..." Show more "Highfield House is situated in the Farnworth area of Bolton, and is a sheltered housing scheme for people aged 60 plus. The building comprises of 22 self contained apartments comprising 12 Studio and 10 one-Bedroomed units. There is an on-site laundry room, lift access and communal gardens with small patio area. Highfield House 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 within walking distance from some local shops and has transport links to the main shopping facilities of Farnworth where there are a wider variety of supermarkets, shops and amenities. There are good transport links with bus routes to Bolton and its local retail parks, and train services to Chorley, Preston, Wigan and Manchester." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
22 flats. Built in 1973. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Garden, Community centre, kitchen, shower room
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 100 yards; town centre 2 mile(s); GP 150 yards.
Frequent Social activities include: Arts and crafts, organised by Activities Co-ordinator. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Bolton
Social Care Authority: Bolton
Info updated: 21/03/2018
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Homes for Bolton. See how to register and then bid for properties at: http://www.homesforbolton.org.uk/Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"There are a lot of activities organised at the scheme. The residents really do put 100% in taking part and they very much enjoy it too.....The scheme..." Show more
"There are a lot of activities organised at the scheme. The residents really do put 100% in taking part and they very much enjoy it too.....The scheme is very well looked after by the Officer who knows her clients well." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"There are a lot of activities organised at the scheme. The residents really do put 100% in taking part and they very much enjoy it too.....The scheme is very well looked after by the Officer who knows her clients well." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017