Putman House

Retirement housing
Silicon Court, Shenley Lodge, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7AQ
Silicon Court, Shenley Lodge, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7AQ

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Managed by
Milton Keynes Council
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)
36 flats. Built in 1987. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes wheelchair standard properties.
Visiting management staff (Care and Response), 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 60 yards; shop 50 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 2 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s).
Weekly Social activities include: Lunch club, bingo, darts, walking, regular pub lunches and cards, 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: 09/10/2019
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Availability

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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
Privacy

Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards

"Very happy with rest of all our neighbours. Nice to have people to talk to. And a good relationship with warden who looks after our every wants, plus ..." Show more
"Very happy with rest of all our neighbours. Nice to have people to talk to. And a good relationship with warden who looks after our every wants, plus cares for us." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"The flat is compact within this house, yet separate enough to be private. If help or company is needed, it is allways available. Also it is an easy ac..." Show more
"The flat is compact within this house, yet separate enough to be private. If help or company is needed, it is allways available. Also it is an easy access to bus routes to supermarket." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I like living here because it's secure and if you are in trouble you only have to pull the cord. Also there is always company if you want it."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I have lived here since 19th April 2008. It is a very nice place to live. People have their ups and downs as everywhere else. We have a lovely garden...." Show more
"I have lived here since 19th April 2008. It is a very nice place to live. People have their ups and downs as everywhere else. We have a lovely garden. Debbie Nolan who is always heree if there is a problem," Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"Very happy, safe and secure. Very happy."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I have been here 4 years. The best thing that ever happened for me. People so friendly. Warden fantastic."
Made by a resident in 2017
Managed by
Milton Keynes Council
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.

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