Swanston House
Whippendell Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7NY
Whippendell Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7NY
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Manager's Description
"Swanston House is a sheltered housing scheme in West Watford, comprising 16 one person, 16 two person and 1 specially adapted wheelchair flat. The lounge looks out onto a garden with paved area and g..." Show more "Swanston House is a sheltered housing scheme in West Watford, comprising 16 one person, 16 two person and 1 specially adapted wheelchair flat. The lounge looks out onto a garden with paved area and garden furniture.Support is provided by Scheme Officers who are not scheme based. Their role is to provide intensive housing management and targeted housing related support to those older vulnerable residents with an identified need.
Watford community Housing Trust has a firm commitment to equality and diversity in every aspect of delivery" Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
34 flats. Built in 1981. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Visiting management staff ( Support is provided by visiting Scheme Officr), Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Community centre, Library
Access to site fairly easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 30 yards; shop 10 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Age Concern 10-3 weekly, crafts weekly, breakfast weekly, and daily coffee morning, organised by Scheme Manager. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Watford
Social Care Authority: Hertfordshire
Info updated: 28/02/2018
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