Oban Court
Whinbush Way, Darlington, Co. Durham, DL1 3PT
Whinbush Way, Darlington, Co. Durham, DL1 3PT
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Manager's Description
"Oban Court has been extensively refurbished to a very high standard of self contained accommodation with a range of additional services such as a wide and spacious hall area, communal facilities, dini..." Show more "Oban Court has been extensively refurbished to a very high standard of self contained accommodation with a range of additional services such as a wide and spacious hall area, communal facilities, dining area with coffee bar, and all flats have new kitchens and flat floor showers installed. Oban Court is opposite the Asda supermarket and next to a Doctors Surgery and Chemist. There are two local public houses which serve food nearby. Regular bus services operate directly outside the building.Who can live here? - if you live in the Darlington area and a) are over 50 years old in most cases, and b) are physically or mentally frail and are eligible for Social Services help. All applicants need to complete a housing application form and an Extra Care Form, and Social Services will carry out a Community Care Assessment. At present, priority is given to people whose needs require a high level of care." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Making Space
32 flats. Built in 1978 and renovated in 2005. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Visiting management staff, Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Community centre, Hairdressing salon
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 10 yards; shop 75 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 3 mile(s); GP 10 yards.
Regular Social activities include: GEM (gentle exercises) and Quiz - Health and Beauty Day - Bingo - and Coffee Morning. Meal(s) available (hot two course lunch served daily). New residents accepted from 50 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: Darlington
Social Care Authority: Darlington
Info updated: 07/10/2020
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