Festing Court
Ayresome Way, Darlington, Darlington, Co. Durham, DL1 2SJ
Ayresome Way, Darlington, Darlington, Co. Durham, DL1 2SJ
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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
"Situated in the famous railway town of Darlington, this court comprises 28 one bedroom flats. New bathrooms were fitted a couple of years ago and there are resident management staff and a community al..." Show more "Situated in the famous railway town of Darlington, this court comprises 28 one bedroom flats. New bathrooms were fitted a couple of years ago and there are resident management staff and a community alarm service. Facilities include lift, lounge, laundry, guest facilities and garden. There are bus services for the short journey into the town centre and there is also a local shop. Residents enjoy an active and varied social life run by themselves.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)
29 flats. Built in 1971 and renovated in 2018. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 1.5 mile(s); town centre 2 mile(s); GP 2 mile(s); social centre 2 mile(s).
Weekly Social activities include: the scheme has activities run by the residents including coffee mornings and bingo sessions. Also seasonal activities take place throughout the year including Easter fayres and Christmas parties to name but a few., organised by social club. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Darlington
Social Care Authority: Darlington
Info updated: 03/02/2023
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Availability
Housing 21 welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this Court.Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Community feeling court in quite a under privileged area. We all work together and get along and make coming to work a joy. Great people make great ne..." Show more
"Community feeling court in quite a under privileged area. We all work together and get along and make coming to work a joy. Great people make great neighbours who always look out for one another" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Community feeling court in quite a under privileged area. We all work together and get along and make coming to work a joy. Great people make great neighbours who always look out for one another" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
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.
Memberships
Retirement Housing Group: The organisation that developed and/or manages this facility is a member of the Retirement Housing Group which advocates for more good quality retirement housing
