The Cannons
25 Layer Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7HT
25 Layer Road, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7HT
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Manager's Description
"Extra Care Housing offers independent living with personalised support when you need it. There is a range of self-contained, unfurnished properties allowing you to add your own style, with walk in sho..." Show more "Extra Care Housing offers independent living with personalised support when you need it. There is a range of self-contained, unfurnished properties allowing you to add your own style, with walk in showers and kitchenettes. Located in beautiful grounds with a range of communal facilities and activities on site should tenants wish to take part.This type of accommodation offers the same security and peace of mind as sheltered housing with the additional benefit of extra care and support being available from an onsite care team.
There is a communal dining area where a daily meal is offered by external caterers 7 days a week. All applicants for extra care must have an active Gateway to Homechoice application and have had a social care assessment to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for The Cannons.
The onsite care team and caterers are two external companies based at The Cannons. Payment for these services is made directly to the suppliers and is at an additional charge to the rent." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Agincare
38 flats, bungalows. Built in 1984. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes wheelchair standard properties.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Visiting management staff (Care staff supplied and managed by Swan), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 150 yards; shop 250 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 2 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 2 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: bingo, afternoon tea, entertainment. Meal(s) available.
Housing Authority: Colchester
Social Care Authority: Essex
Info updated: 25/03/2024
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