Newport Court
Cowdrey Place, off Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3PB
Cowdrey Place, off Old Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3PB
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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
"Newport Court is within a very quiet, secluded location, with only a short walk of the City of Canterbury. A convenient location for Rail and Bus services. Several local shops and yet more shopping, r..." Show more "Newport Court is within a very quiet, secluded location, with only a short walk of the City of Canterbury. A convenient location for Rail and Bus services. Several local shops and yet more shopping, restaurants, Cathedral, etc. within the City, all accessible by a walking distance or from regular bus services from outside the Court.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)
56 flats. Built in 1978. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 3 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 200 yards; town centre 450 yards; GP 300 yards.
Weekly Social activities include: coffee mornings, games club, lunches, pilates, quiz nights, and social evenings, organised by residents. New residents accepted from 65 years of age.
Housing Authority: Canterbury
Social Care Authority: Kent
Info updated: 24/03/2023
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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
"The Manager is friendly, helpful and sorts any problems quickly and with no fuss. The Court is kept and maintained to a high standard with a result t..." Show more
"The Manager is friendly, helpful and sorts any problems quickly and with no fuss. The Court is kept and maintained to a high standard with a result that it is a friendly and comfortable place to live." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"The Manager is friendly, helpful and sorts any problems quickly and with no fuss. The Court is kept and maintained to a high standard with a result that it is a friendly and comfortable place to live." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"It is a friendly Court with plenty of social activities, an active group of gardeners amongst the residents and is set in pleasant surroundings near t..." Show more
"It is a friendly Court with plenty of social activities, an active group of gardeners amongst the residents and is set in pleasant surroundings near to the city centre." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"It is a friendly Court with plenty of social activities, an active group of gardeners amongst the residents and is set in pleasant surroundings near to the city centre." 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
