Hillcrest

Age exclusive housing
Hill Crest, Hoyland, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 0BG
Hill Crest, Hoyland, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 0BG

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Manager's Description

"We have a Scheme Manager on site for between 12 and 15 hours each week, who facilitates social activities, and carries out Health &Safety checks around the building. Residents have the option of a li..." Show more "We have a Scheme Manager on site for between 12 and 15 hours each week, who facilitates social activities, and carries out Health &Safety checks around the building. Residents have the option of a lifeline/alarm if they wish." Show less

Main Facts

Age exclusive housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
73 bungalows. Sizes 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Visiting management staff and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Community centre
Access to site fairly easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 0.5 mile(s); shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 1.5 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: bingo, coffee morning. New residents accepted from 40 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted.
Housing Authority: Barnsley
Social Care Authority: Barnsley

Info updated: 16/11/2015
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Berneslai Homes. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://housingonline.berneslaihomes.co.uk/

Residents' views

A number of residents have 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:
Activities and outings
Community spirit
Lifestyle
Practicality of the individual apartments
Privacy
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the garden
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