Acworth Court
Acworth Crescent, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9JD
Acworth Crescent, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9JD
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Manager's Description
"Acworth Court in Luton is an Independent Living/Sheltered Housing Scheme for people of over 55. Residents benefit by being supported by a mobile Sheltered Housing Team and 24hr/7 day a week connection..." Show more "Acworth Court in Luton is an Independent Living/Sheltered Housing Scheme for people of over 55. Residents benefit by being supported by a mobile Sheltered Housing Team and 24hr/7 day a week connection to a remote contact centre.This is a high rise scheme comprising of 112 flats over 14 floors with 2 lifts servicing all floors. The scheme is secured via a door entry system with CCTV in situ. The flats are the most spacious amongst our housing stock and include some mobility and wheel chair adapted properties. All are fully centrally heated and double glazed, and have balconies off of the lounge with great views across Luton and surrounding areas.
There is easy Wheelchair access to the Scheme from the front and back and a spacious Scooter room with charging facilities. There is ample parking in the car parks at the front and the rear of the scheme with garages that can be rented when available. There is also a large enclosed garden that is well maintained complete with seating areas.
A recent refurbishment has taken place, completed to a high standard and finished in a contemporary style.
The communal lounge has comfortable seating areas and a large wall mounted wide screen TV with free view. Here residents, if they choose to, can enjoy regular social gatherings including bingo, coffee mornings and a soon to start exercise club.
Other activities include: coach trips, holidays & other fund-raising events. There is a separate quiet lounge area with a communal computer available for residents use. Free Wi-Fi is also available for use with personal devices in the communal lounges.
The large modern communal kitchen is utilised by the residents and delivers the popular breakfast club that takes place twice a week. This social event is enjoyed not only by residents but also friends , families and carers.
The communal laundry room is adjacent and is served by two washing machines and two driers of which use is included in the weekly service charge.
There is a new hairdressing salon located on the ground floor which is for residents use only. Visiting Hairdressing professionals are available. Residents own hairdressers can make use of the salon via prior booking and with the Sheltered Housing Officers discretion.
Local amenities include a local parade of shops where residents will find: A post office, Super market, Pharmacist, Butchers, various Takeaways, a Social Community Centre and 2 GP Surgeries. The area has a well established Bus network which can be used to travel into the Town Centre and Marsh Road parade as well as Dunstable and surrounding areas. Within a 2 mile radius are: A Leisure Centre, Churches, Mosque, Hospital and Leagrave Train Station." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
112 flats. Built in 1960 and renovated in 2015. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Visiting management staff ( plus 24 hours/7 days emergency care line service), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Garden, Hobby room, Activities room
Access to site fairly easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 25 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 100 yards; town centre 100 yards; GP 120 yards; social centre 200 yards.
Regular Social activities include: bingo, coach trips, holidays & other fund-raising events.
Housing Authority: Luton
Social Care Authority: Luton
Info updated: 27/01/2020
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