Frederick Smith Court
Brookside, Hodge Lea, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 6JR
Brookside, Hodge Lea, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 6JR
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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
"This very attractive court is in a quiet setting with mature trees and pleasant outlook to the rear over countryside parkland. It consists of 29 one bedroom flats and includes some of mobility standar..." Show more "This very attractive court is in a quiet setting with mature trees and pleasant outlook to the rear over countryside parkland. It consists of 29 one bedroom flats and includes some of mobility standard. Its communal facilities include a lift, lounge laundry, guest facilities, garden and conservatory. There are resident management staff and a community alarm service. The bus stop is a couple of steps away for travel into the town centre and the local shop is equally close. Residents enjoy a variety of weekly social activities organised by residents.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)
29 flats. Built in 1977. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Conservatory
Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 10 yards; shop 10 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 5 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s).
Weekly Social activities include: coffee mornings, afternoon teas, bingo, social events, hairdresser, outings or trips,, organised by residents. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (pets are welcomed on a case by case basis).
Housing Authority: Milton Keynes
Social Care Authority: Milton Keynes
Info updated: 02/04/2009
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Availability
Housing 21 welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this Court.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
Convenience of the location
Number / size of facilities
Privacy
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the facilities
Quality of the garden
Staff role and interaction
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Friendly, welcoming and well run. We are kept up to date with what is happening and what is planned. The whole of the property is well maintained mean..." Show more
"Friendly, welcoming and well run. We are kept up to date with what is happening and what is planned. The whole of the property is well maintained meaning it is clean and tidy." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Friendly, welcoming and well run. We are kept up to date with what is happening and what is planned. The whole of the property is well maintained meaning it is clean and tidy." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
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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.
