Springfield
Pontefract Road, Castleford, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JF
Pontefract Road, Castleford, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JF
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Manager's Description
"Springfield, off Pontefract Road, Castleford is a purpose built development of 31 one bedroom apartments, set in attractive gardens. All our apartments have been designed with over 60s in mind, having..." Show more "Springfield, off Pontefract Road, Castleford is a purpose built development of 31 one bedroom apartments, set in attractive gardens. All our apartments have been designed with over 60s in mind, having been modernised throughout to create a relaxing and comfortable environment.Conveniently located close to Castleford town centre, Springfield is just a walk – or bus ride – from supermarkets, local shops, pubs, clubs, churches, hairdressers, a fish and chip shop, chemists, butcher and a variety of sandwich shops.
At Springfield our apartments include an open plan, modern kitchen and living room, as well as a wet room with a shower. The properties benefit from Economy 7 heating.
WDH's Care Link emergency contact system is wired into each home ensuring access to assistance 24 hours a day. All apartments are linked to a fire alarm which is tested regularly.
A mobile library visits Springfield once a month and a hairdresser calls weekly. There is a doctors' surgery on Smawthorne Lane and the Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre is within walking distance. There is a regular bus service to Pontefract and Knottingley from the bus stops on Pontefract Road and Ferrybridge Road.
Across all our schemes we like to help create a strong sense of community, and we do this by bringing together like-minded people through our programme of regular activities. Residents can enjoy bingo, attend coffee mornings, or take part in quiz nights or monthly social outings." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
31 flats. Renovated in 2018. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 200 yards; post office 200 yards; town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s).
Weekly Social activities include: bingo, coffee morning, and lunch club, organised by Community Support Worker & tenants.
Housing Authority: Wakefield
Social Care Authority: Wakefield
Info updated: 30/05/2013
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