Durrans House
Durrans Court, Fenny Startford, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 2TG
Durrans Court, Fenny Startford, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 2TG
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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)
29 flats. Built in 1980. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes wheelchair standard properties.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 200 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s).
Weekly Social activities include: Bingo, quizzes, cards - social evenings, organised by tenants. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Milton Keynes
Social Care Authority: Milton Keynes
Info updated: 07/10/2019
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a common registration and allocation system called n/a. See how to get started at: https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/milton-keynes-council-sheltered-housingResidents' 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
Privacy
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Very nice accommodation. Security. Residents very friendly."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"It is so close to a wide range of shops, stores, supermarkets, restaurants & take-aways. The Sheltered Housing Officer is magic, gorgeous."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Good warden, safe, good facilities, nice place to live."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"It is a place to make you feel secure. There is a good community. We arrange thins that involve everybody's family, if they want to join in. We have a..." Show more
"It is a place to make you feel secure. There is a good community. We arrange thins that involve everybody's family, if they want to join in. We have a warden who goes out of her way to help us all." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It is a place to make you feel secure. There is a good community. We arrange thins that involve everybody's family, if they want to join in. We have a warden who goes out of her way to help us all." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Makes me feel secure. Warden is always on hand to help with any problem I have. We have a good community within this sheltered housing. We arrange eve..." Show more
"Makes me feel secure. Warden is always on hand to help with any problem I have. We have a good community within this sheltered housing. We arrange events for all if they want to join in." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Makes me feel secure. Warden is always on hand to help with any problem I have. We have a good community within this sheltered housing. We arrange events for all if they want to join in." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"My nan has lived here since 2001. In that time she had made a lot of friends, enjoyed many activities. Unfortunately she now has dementia; she has rec..." Show more
"My nan has lived here since 2001. In that time she had made a lot of friends, enjoyed many activities. Unfortunately she now has dementia; she has received plenty of support from her neighbours and staff. Durrans House is a great community to be in. I feel happy that she is safe." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"My nan has lived here since 2001. In that time she had made a lot of friends, enjoyed many activities. Unfortunately she now has dementia; she has received plenty of support from her neighbours and staff. Durrans House is a great community to be in. I feel happy that she is safe." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"Because we are one big family. Sharron our warden makes us feel wanted. We do a lot of games etc."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"For security and it is handy for shops, trains & buses. Good community spirit."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident 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.