White Oak Court
Sycamore Drive, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7WF
Sycamore Drive, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7WF
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Manager's Description
"White Oak Court is not only an extra care scheme for the over 55s, it’s also community hub for our Emerald residents living in the surrounding community. We offer a lunch service and social activiti..." Show more "White Oak Court is not only an extra care scheme for the over 55s, it’s also community hub for our Emerald residents living in the surrounding community. We offer a lunch service and social activities for the local community to come in and enjoy.Do you need some extra support to help you live independently? Do you or someone you know need the extra peace of mind, reassurance and care that living in an extra care scheme could bring?
We have one and two bedroom apartments with the benefit of a dedicated housing management team and on-site care services, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Each apartment is self contained with a 24 hour emergency lifeline and door entry system.
Regular activities take place such as coffee mornings, bingo, games, crafts and wellbeing group activities. A social club also organises activities such as a monthly social evening. Other services and groups regularly visit White Oak Court, including an optician, chiropodist, and Hi- Kent. Local nursery group visit twice a year to perform a summer and winter show, and the Beavers and Cubs regularly visit too." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
50 flats. Built in 1988. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff (24 hours) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Activities room, Cafe/bistro, Hairdressing salon, Library, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 10 yards; shop 20 yards; post office 20 yards; town centre 20 yards; GP 20 yards; social centre 20 yards.
Regular Social activities include: There is a weekly activities progremmae, organised by Social Committee and staff team. Meal(s) available (lunch). New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Sevenoaks
Social Care Authority: Kent
Info updated: 01/05/2012
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Kent Homechoice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: http://www.kenthomechoice.org.ukResidents' 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
Care services
Community spirit
Consultation
Convenience of the location
Lifestyle
Link with community at large
Meals
Number / size of facilities
Overall ratings
Privacy
Quality of design
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Safety and security
Space standards of individual apartments
Staff role and interaction
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"It is inviting and everybody is friendly. It’s open-plan and modern."
Made by a staff member in 2019
Made by a staff member in 2019
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2010.
Category: Housing-with-care 45-59 units.
Sponsor: Keepmoat.
Category: Housing-with-care 45-59 units.
Sponsor: Keepmoat.
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2012.
Category: Housing-with-care 45-59 units.
Sponsor: McCarthy & Stone.
Category: Housing-with-care 45-59 units.
Sponsor: McCarthy & Stone.