Royle Higginson Court

Retirement housing
Church Road, Urmston, Greater Manchester, M41 9DJ
Church Road, Urmston, Greater Manchester, M41 9DJ

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Manager's Description

"Royal Higginson Court is located a short distance from the main shopping area in Urmston. It offers 50 flats within the sheltered housing scheme controlled by a secure fob entry system. Pull cords thr..." Show more "Royal Higginson Court is located a short distance from the main shopping area in Urmston. It offers 50 flats within the sheltered housing scheme controlled by a secure fob entry system. Pull cords throughout including your own personal pendant. All pendant and pull cords are monitored by the scheme manager when on duty. When manager is off duty a 24 hour response service is delivered by TrustCall. In addition there are an additional 47 flats in the locality that benefit from the scheme manager service during weekdays.

Communal features include a large lounge/ dining area with kitchen, laundry facilities. The scheme was recently refurbished to a high standard and with minimal disruption to residents. This included extending the lounge facility as well as modernising other aspects of the communal space.

Independent living at Royal Higginson Court is all about having a readymade community, being local to most general amenities, delivering a service that can provide a 24 hours response team, feeling safe in your environment, with daily advice, help and daily contact support at hand. If you enjoy taking part in activities and making new friends this is the scheme for you as they have regular activities and events which include the wider community.

If you would like more information or to arrange a visit to the scheme please contact Shona Hennessey on 0161 747 7677." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
51 flats. Built in 1974 and renovated in 2014. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Regular Social activities. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Trafford
Social Care Authority: Trafford

Info updated: 04/03/2023
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Trafford Home Choice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.traffordhomechoice.co.uk/choice/

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