Minden Court (2)
Cooke Street, Bentley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 0DX
Cooke Street, Bentley, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 0DX
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Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care
Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.
Manager's Description
"Minden Court is situated in Bentley, near the thriving and historic market town of Doncaster. The court is close to a variety of local shops and an attractive park, where residents can enjoy pleasant ..." Show more "Minden Court is situated in Bentley, near the thriving and historic market town of Doncaster. The court is close to a variety of local shops and an attractive park, where residents can enjoy pleasant walks.Bentley is a friendly place with a strong community spirit. Within easy reach of the court are several pubs, cafés, doctors surgeries, dentists and opticians. There are also takeaways, Post Offices, chemists, churches, a bank, chiropodist and a library. Several larger supermarkets are a short drive or bus ride from the court.
There is plenty for residents to do in nearby Doncaster, with a general market three days a week and a good selection of pubs, restaurants, gyms, golf courses, a cinema and theatre. Popular attractions include the famous Doncaster Racecourse, Conisbrough Castle, Cusworth Hall, the Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Brodsworth Hall and the Dome leisure centre, where you can go skating, swimming or bowling.
Minden Court has a range of onsite facilities including a spacious communal lounge, guest room, lifts and car park. The court is surrounded by extensive open plan gardens with pleasant seating areas where residents can relax and watch the birds, squirrels and hedgehogs. Residents are welcome to get involved with looking after areas of the planting if they choose.
Our Court Manager Service is an important and integral part of Housing 21’s approach to supporting our residents. It is designed to offer support and security to the court and those residents on court who need it. The service is about promoting and encouraging individuals to maintain their independence in their own home.
Our Managers are also responsible for the day to day running of the court including looking after the Health & Safety, property management and resident engagement." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
34 flats. Built in 1992 and renovated in 2017. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 800 yards; shop 500 yards; post office 600 yards; town centre 300 yards; GP 400 yards; social centre 300 yards.
Weekly Social activities include: although we don't have a communal lounge, trips and lunches outings are arranged. Tenants are welcome to use the lounge on neighbouring Minden Court 1 when they have bingo and events. There are luncheon clubs and bingo sessions held at the local church., organised by residents, manager. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to Housing & Care 21's pets policy).
Housing Authority: Doncaster
Social Care Authority: Doncaster
Info updated: 02/04/2009
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Availability
Housing 21 welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this Court.Managed by
Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care
Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.
