Wickham Hall
Knightshill Crescent, (Off Railway Street), Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7LJ
Knightshill Crescent, (Off Railway Street), Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7LJ
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Manager's Description
"Wickham Hall - Extra Care, Wigan, allows you to ENJOY YOUR INDEPENDENCE whilst living in an environment that offers COMPANIONSHIP, ACTIVE SOCIAL LIFESTYLE, SECURITY and PRIVACY. You can maintain your..." Show more "Wickham Hall - Extra Care, Wigan, allows you to ENJOY YOUR INDEPENDENCE whilst living in an environment that offers COMPANIONSHIP, ACTIVE SOCIAL LIFESTYLE, SECURITY and PRIVACY. You can maintain your own privacy, socialise, make new friends in the spacious communal lounge, and still enjoy the private space that your own high quality apartment offers.Each apartment BENEFITS from a communal lift, own front door, secure door entry, 24/7 hour health care availability, emergency call system, laundry service, guest room for family & friends, fitted kitchen, spacious lounge, good size bedrooms, 3 piece bathroom, communal lounge, landscaped gardens, guest room, designated parking, regular social activities, three course meal, onsite caretaker, laundry facilities, scheme coordinator and a peace of mind with a 24 / 7 maintenance and repairs service.
LOCAL AMENITIES ARE ALL WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE from Wickham Hall which include Cooperative Foodstores, convenience stores, pharmacy, medical centre / GP, post office, banks, dental surgery, local park, Wigan Town Centre, local pubs and cafes. All located within a mile radius." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Care Choice North West Ltd
35 flats. Built in 2002. 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 and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Conservatory, Community centre, Hobby room, Hairdressing salon, Library, Assisted bathing facility, parlour
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 500 yards; shop 500 yards; town centre 1 mile(s); GP 800 yards; social centre 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Bingo, play your cards right, organised by residents. Meal(s) available (mid-day meal each day). New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Wigan
Social Care Authority: Wigan
Info updated: 10/08/2015
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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
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Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"The residents have a warmly friendly environment which offers both security and independence. There are lots of spaces where residents can meet and so..." Show more
"The residents have a warmly friendly environment which offers both security and independence. There are lots of spaces where residents can meet and socialise. The communal lounge/dining area has been transformed to allow more space to move around as well as providing a modern feel." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"The residents have a warmly friendly environment which offers both security and independence. There are lots of spaces where residents can meet and socialise. The communal lounge/dining area has been transformed to allow more space to move around as well as providing a modern feel." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Really clean and well presented. Lots of involvement activities for residents and very nice staff."
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017
"Great staff, dedicated to helping the residents"
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017