Hinton Lodge
Whaddon Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7JN
Whaddon Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7JN
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Sheltered Housing and Housing-with-Care across Milton Keynes
Our sheltered housing is designed primarily for people aged 60 years and over. It provides a safe, secure and supportive environment for people wishing to live independently in their own homes. Our sheltered housing with care schemes can provides a personal care and support service to tenants.
Manager's Description
"Milton Keynes Council sheltered housing service is accredited to CSH Service Excellence Standards 2019 – rated excellent (3 stars). We participate in the EAC consultation service and are pleased to ..." Show more "Milton Keynes Council sheltered housing service is accredited to CSH Service Excellence Standards 2019 – rated excellent (3 stars). We participate in the EAC consultation service and are pleased to have won awards at the National Housing for Older people awards in 2014, 2015 and 2019.All our properties are connected to the Care and Response Service with a 24 hr response to emergencies.
If you are interested in being considered for Sheltered Housing, please contact the Housing Access team on 01908 252937 and select option 2”" Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
22 flats, bungalows. Built in 1997. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Garden, Hobby room, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 500 yards; post office 500 yards; town centre 0.6 mile(s); GP 0.6 mile(s); social centre 0.6 mile(s).
Weekly Social activities include: activities vary dependant upon tenants choice, organised by tenants. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Cats only generally accepted, but not to be replaced (if property is suitable).
Housing Authority: Milton Keynes
Social Care Authority: Milton Keynes
Info updated: 10/02/2020
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Residents' views
A number of residents have used EAC's resident consultation card game to give their views on aspects of where they live. They gave top marks to this scheme for: Convenience of the location
Number / size of facilities
Privacy
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the facilities
Space standards of individual apartments
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"I have worked here for 4 years and I have built up good relationships with all the tenants. I enjoy putting on social activities and seeing the tenant..." Show more
"I have worked here for 4 years and I have built up good relationships with all the tenants. I enjoy putting on social activities and seeing the tenants coming together and supporting each other. I enjoy putting support plans together so that tenants can remain as independent as possible." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"I have worked here for 4 years and I have built up good relationships with all the tenants. I enjoy putting on social activities and seeing the tenants coming together and supporting each other. I enjoy putting support plans together so that tenants can remain as independent as possible." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"I think it is the best move i have ever made. I am very happy living here, and Lynn helps me when things go wrong that I don't know how to deal with."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Hinton Lodge is a really friendly and homely place to live. The staff are lovely and always there to help if you need someone to talk to about anythin..." Show more
"Hinton Lodge is a really friendly and homely place to live. The staff are lovely and always there to help if you need someone to talk to about anything personal, or if you have any problems in your flat." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Hinton Lodge is a really friendly and homely place to live. The staff are lovely and always there to help if you need someone to talk to about anything personal, or if you have any problems in your flat." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I moved in 14 years ago and I am still happy. It is nice to have a warden to talk to each day, so you're never alone, and you can always ask her anyth..." Show more
"I moved in 14 years ago and I am still happy. It is nice to have a warden to talk to each day, so you're never alone, and you can always ask her anything. Also it is nice to have people around at night, it makes you feel secure." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I moved in 14 years ago and I am still happy. It is nice to have a warden to talk to each day, so you're never alone, and you can always ask her anything. Also it is nice to have people around at night, it makes you feel secure." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Near to family, on bus route. Security."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Good location and easy access for parking and good local amenities. I work for Hinton Lodge and find the staff and residents friendly & helpful"
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Living in sheltered housing gives me security and assurance of safety. The bus stop is close by for amenities. I enjoy the social facilities, entertai..." Show more
"Living in sheltered housing gives me security and assurance of safety. The bus stop is close by for amenities. I enjoy the social facilities, entertainment, afternoon cream teas. We also have regular meetings with the warden which is very useful." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Living in sheltered housing gives me security and assurance of safety. The bus stop is close by for amenities. I enjoy the social facilities, entertainment, afternoon cream teas. We also have regular meetings with the warden which is very useful." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"The best move I've ever made"
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I don't live here, but of volunteer at the lunch club run by MK Age Cncern residents always seem very happy and well cared for. It's always very welco..." Show more
"I don't live here, but of volunteer at the lunch club run by MK Age Cncern residents always seem very happy and well cared for. It's always very welcoming." Show less
Made by a volunteer in 2017
"I don't live here, but of volunteer at the lunch club run by MK Age Cncern residents always seem very happy and well cared for. It's always very welcoming." Show less
Made by a volunteer in 2017
"I worked here as cook for the Tuesday and Thursday lunch club. I always find the staff and residents very welcoming and friendly and the home to be wa..." Show more
"I worked here as cook for the Tuesday and Thursday lunch club. I always find the staff and residents very welcoming and friendly and the home to be warm and cosy." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"I worked here as cook for the Tuesday and Thursday lunch club. I always find the staff and residents very welcoming and friendly and the home to be warm and cosy." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"I get peace of mind knowing my mum is in a lovely flat with a lovely warden and good neighbours who all look out for each other."
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017
"Easy to get into Bletchley or Milton Keynes because we are on the bus route which runs every 10 mins. I have lovely neighbours and a very good warden."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I only go to luncheon club every Thursday (Age Concern). Sue who cooks the dinners which are very good."
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017
"Whenever I go here, there is always someone on hand to help from the door to the staff at the morning meeting I go to."
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017
Managed by
Sheltered Housing and Housing-with-Care across Milton Keynes
Our sheltered housing is designed primarily for people aged 60 years and over. It provides a safe, secure and supportive environment for people wishing to live independently in their own homes. Our sheltered housing with care schemes can provides a personal care and support service to tenants.