Woodlands
Bridge Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8GW
Bridge Lane, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 8GW
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Live Later Life Well
As the UK's largest charity care provider, our mission is to inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life.
Manager's Description
"The beginning of Woodlands was an old vicarage set in three-quarters of an acre of gardens in Penrith. On level ground, near shops and on a bus route, this was deemed suitable accommodation for staff ..." Show more "The beginning of Woodlands was an old vicarage set in three-quarters of an acre of gardens in Penrith. On level ground, near shops and on a bus route, this was deemed suitable accommodation for staff flats and an office, and for the communal kitchen, dining room and lounge – but not for residents’ flats. MHA therefore constructed an adjoining block of 26 flats built on four levels – 22 of them for single occupancy, and four for couples.Since its opening in 1983 the Scheme has undergone significant refurbishment, including new kitchens in every flat. In 2009 Woodlands was developed to provide 29 further apartments for sale with 24-hour care. By developing in this way, MHA fulfils its desire to offer even greater choice to local older people." Show less
Main Facts
Housing-with-care
Tenure(s): Leasehold and Rent (social landlord)
57 flats. Built in 1984 and renovated in 2009. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Retirement Living scheme with on-site care staff, Non-resident management staff (24 hours) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Stair lift(s), Lounge, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Conservatory, Activities room, Hairdressing salon, Library, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 140 yards; social centre 1 mile(s).
Weekly Social activities include: Social meetings and Church services, organised by volunteers and chaplain. Meal(s) available. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced (via assessment).
Housing Authority: Westmorland and Furness
Social Care Authority: Westmorland and Furness
Info updated: 30/04/2025
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Residents' views
A resident has 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: Privacy
Managed by
Live Later Life Well
As the UK's largest charity care provider, our mission is to inspire the best care and wellbeing at every stage of later life.
Memberships
ARCO: The manager of this facility is a member of Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO), the main body representing the retirement community sector the UK.
