Langdale Court
151 Windermere Drive, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 3XA
151 Windermere Drive, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 3XA
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Manager's Description
"The recently completed Extra Care scheme for older people at Langdale Court in Wellingborough represents one of the final pieces in the jigsaw of a 15 -year regeneration programme at the town’s Quee..." Show more "The recently completed Extra Care scheme for older people at Langdale Court in Wellingborough represents one of the final pieces in the jigsaw of a 15 -year regeneration programme at the town’s Queensway estate.Places for People has played a major role in the redevelopment, constructing more than 100 homes for affordable rent and working in close partnership with the Borough Council of Wellingborough.
Langdale Court is a traditionally constructed building comprising 41 one and two-bedroom apartments for older people. All accommodation is designed and built to allow residents to live as independently as possible." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
40 flats. Built in 2004. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff, Non-resident management staff (24 hours, 7 days) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Community centre, Hobby room, Activities room, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Library, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 250 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 2 mile(s); town centre 1.5 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: activity afternoons each week, special events, monthly indoor kurling, and clothes sales., organised by Activity Co-ordinator, scheme manager and staff. New residents accepted from 50 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: North Northamptonshire
Social Care Authority: North Northamptonshire
Info updated: 02/04/2012
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Keyways. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.keyways.org.uk/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
Community spirit
Convenience of the location
Lifestyle
Number / size of facilities
Overall ratings
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"We have a most comfortable Flat, including great Chefs producing five star food with thoughtful variations, our surroundings kept clean and tidy by ou..." Show more
"We have a most comfortable Flat, including great Chefs producing five star food with thoughtful variations, our surroundings kept clean and tidy by our trusted Cleaner, organised happily by our Boss who also assures that the residents are sufficiently exercised in mind and body.." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"We have a most comfortable Flat, including great Chefs producing five star food with thoughtful variations, our surroundings kept clean and tidy by our trusted Cleaner, organised happily by our Boss who also assures that the residents are sufficiently exercised in mind and body.." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Langdale court are a fantastic scheme offering outstanding support. They even have a guest flat which we use for temporary accommodation for complex d..." Show more
"Langdale court are a fantastic scheme offering outstanding support. They even have a guest flat which we use for temporary accommodation for complex discharge patients which frees hospital beds and provides the patient with a safe and supportive enviornment" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Langdale court are a fantastic scheme offering outstanding support. They even have a guest flat which we use for temporary accommodation for complex discharge patients which frees hospital beds and provides the patient with a safe and supportive enviornment" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Housing-with-care under 41 units.
Sponsor: FirstPort.
Category: Housing-with-care under 41 units.
Sponsor: FirstPort.
