Bushfield Court

Extra care housing
Oxford Street, Bilston, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV14 0PX
Oxford Street, Bilston, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV14 0PX

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Managed by
Housing 21
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

"Bushfield Court also has its own thriving Day Opportunities club which offers sociable activities to both residents and visitors from the wider community. This can be via social services or privately."

Main Facts

Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Advance Healthcare
78 flats, bungalows. Built in 2000. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff (24 hours, 7 days) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Garden, Community centre, Hobby room, Activities room, Cafe/bistro, Hairdressing salon, Jacuzzi, Library, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 10 yards; shop 50 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 10 yards.
Regular Social activities include: Day Centre, Tenants Activity Group 7 days a week providing a range of activities, organised by various. Meal(s) available. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted.
Housing Authority: Wolverhampton
Social Care Authority: Wolverhampton

Info updated: 30/09/2024
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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:
Care services
Community spirit
Convenience of the location
Lifestyle
Link with community at large
Meals
Number / size of facilities
Overall ratings
Practicality of the individual apartments
Privacy
Quality of design
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Space standards of individual apartments
Staff role and interaction

Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards

"Care if you need it. Safety, security, bingo, entertainment, friends."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Love it. Good care."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I had to come to Bushfield because I couldn't cope at home. I like it very much here. Staff are very friendly and very helpful. There is always someon..." Show more
"I had to come to Bushfield because I couldn't cope at home. I like it very much here. Staff are very friendly and very helpful. There is always someone there if I need anything." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"Always clean and tidy – everyone's friendly."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I think it's lovely. It's like you are in heaven. I'm better off here than I've ever been. There is a nice lot of people – very nice and polite."
Made by a resident in 2017

"It's a beautiful here. It's very nice. The carers are very very good."
Made by a resident in 2017

"The girls look after me, and the men. They are all very good."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I first moved here when it opened in 2000. I have been very happy since."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I have worked here for 12 years. I can't fault the staff and residents. I am very happy and it is pleasant to work with them. I enjoy getting to know ..." Show more
"I have worked here for 12 years. I can't fault the staff and residents. I am very happy and it is pleasant to work with them. I enjoy getting to know all the residents and their walks of life." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017

"I love the friendly atmosphere and interaction between residents and staff."
Made by a staff member in 2017

"I like helping people who need a little extra care and being here as there is a good team helping together."
Made by a staff member in 2017

"I enjoy working here and meeting new people and making a positive difference to people."
Made by a staff member in 2017

"I love working here because the staff are friendly and the residents are very welcoming."
Made by a staff member in 2017

"I have worked at Bushfield Court for 14 years. I love the staff and residents. These are my family and friends. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere..." Show more
"I have worked at Bushfield Court for 14 years. I love the staff and residents. These are my family and friends. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere from day one." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017

"I like living here because the staff and residents are like one big family. Also I have the option of living independently or having care if I need it..." Show more
"I like living here because the staff and residents are like one big family. Also I have the option of living independently or having care if I need it." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I have been a volunteer here for the last 8 years. During this time I have felt is is a very welcoming and caring place to live and work."
Made by a volunteer in 2017

"I have been working here 15 years. Friendly place to work. Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere to work."
Made by a staff member in 2017

"I first came here as a volunteer and found it to be a very friendly place. I was later offered a job and have worked here for the last 3 years."
Made by a staff member in 2017

"I started off as a work placement, but i enjoyed it that much that I applied to become a volunteer. All the staff and service users are very friendly ..." Show more
"I started off as a work placement, but i enjoyed it that much that I applied to become a volunteer. All the staff and service users are very friendly & welcoming." Show less

Made by a volunteer in 2017

"People look after me"
Made by a resident in 2017

"I love living here because I have friends."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Like living here. Love helping out fetching papers and opening the door for visitors."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Feels secure. Family have peace of mind that I am safe, secure and well cared for."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Very happy living here"
Made by a resident in 2017

"All the comfort and help I need."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I enjoy it; it's nice, quiet. Friendly people, nice friendly care workers. Got lots of things to do. I go to day opportunities, gym, art class. I work..." Show more
"I enjoy it; it's nice, quiet. Friendly people, nice friendly care workers. Got lots of things to do. I go to day opportunities, gym, art class. I work on the reception - volunteer work which I enjoy." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"She enjoys living here, said it suits your needs. Said staff are nice and it is comfortable and safe."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Keeps people safe and independent, so enjoy it here."
Made by a staff member in 2017

"If I have any problems or worries, the staff & main people they are all there to help me 100%. all the time. It's great. They are all hard workers to ..." Show more
"If I have any problems or worries, the staff & main people they are all there to help me 100%. all the time. It's great. They are all hard workers to everybody." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I have worked for ExtraCare for 1 year and think the residents are wonderful and I know that they enjoy the independence that they have here. It's saf..." Show more
"I have worked for ExtraCare for 1 year and think the residents are wonderful and I know that they enjoy the independence that they have here. It's safe, friendly, happy and good quality of life." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017

"Have worked here for 9 years. A lovely place to work. Great staff, brilliant atmosphere. Lovely tenants, great management team."
Made by a staff member in 2017

"Housekeeper for 16 years; enjoy working as a housekeeper. Friendly staffing."
Made by a staff member in 2017

"Work here 15 years, enjoy the people and the work."
Made by a staff member in 2017

"Very good care & settings."
Made by a visitor in 2017

"I have worked at Bushfield for 16years , I have met some amazing residents and staff, we are a very friendly scheme we get a lot of health professiona..." Show more
"I have worked at Bushfield for 16years , I have met some amazing residents and staff, we are a very friendly scheme we get a lot of health professionals and social workers who will recommend our scheme to there patients or clients. Staff here are very committed." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017

"Bushfield Court has the one thing that every care location needs, staff that really care and smile even through the bad days."
Made by a staff member in 2017

"Couldn't wish to find a better group of people who are willing to help anyone at all. Happy feeling all about the place. Any nerves I had about moving..." Show more
"Couldn't wish to find a better group of people who are willing to help anyone at all. Happy feeling all about the place. Any nerves I had about moving in are gone, and beginning to think (and call) this place 'home'." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"Residents and staff and volunteers work in partnership. The atmosphere is fun, happy and welcoming by residents and staff. There is a natural caring a..." Show more
"Residents and staff and volunteers work in partnership. The atmosphere is fun, happy and welcoming by residents and staff. There is a natural caring approach to residents from all staff but professionalism is maintained. The local community and visitors are welcomed warmly and encouraged to be involved." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017

"All our Residents and Day Care members are cared for by Staff to the highest standard. We are a friendly and happy team."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Managed by
Housing 21
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.

National Housing for Older People Awards
National commended award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2017.
Category: Housing-with-care 59 units and over.
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