Alcombe Lodge/The Close
Bircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6BE
Bircham Road, Alcombe, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6BE
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Main Facts
Retirement housing / Housing-with-care
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
25 flats, bungalows. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Extra Care scheme with Visiting management staff ( Visiting support , all residents have access to 24 hour support), Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Stair lift(s), Lounge, Guest facilities, Garden, Community centre, Hobby room, Activities room, Library
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 15 yards; shop 150 yards; post office 150 yards; town centre 2 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: bingo, coffee mornings, trips, and activity days, organised by residents social club and scheme manager.
Housing Authority: Somerset
Social Care Authority: Somerset
Info updated: 05/04/2011
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Homefinder Somerset. See how to register and then bid for properties at: http://www.homechoicensomerset.org.ukResidents' views
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