Foylebank Court
Castle Road, Castletown, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1BA
Castle Road, Castletown, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1BA
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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
"A modern extra care scheme of 48 one and two bedroom flats and bungalows on the beautiful island of Portland. Some of the properties are of mobility and wheelchair standard.There are on-site care..." Show more "A modern extra care scheme of 48 one and two bedroom flats and bungalows on the beautiful island of Portland. Some of the properties are of mobility and wheelchair standard.
There are on-site care staff and non-resident management staff and a community alarm service. Facilities include lift, lounge, dining room, laundry, guest facilities, hairdressing salon and garden. It benefits from a GP practice and community hospital next door and a bus service into the town centre.
Residents enjoy various social activities organised by staff." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord) and Shared Ownership
48 flats, bungalows. Built in 2005 and renovated in 2016. 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, Stair lift(s), Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hairdressing salon, Library, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 800 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 50 yards; social centre 0.5 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Coffee mornings, games afternoon and craft afternoon, organised by Activities Co-ordinator. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: Dorset
Social Care Authority: Dorset
Info updated: 24/09/2018
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Availability
The following details have been provided to EAC:
Re-sale: Shared ownership. No 2. A one bedroom bungalow at £115,000 for a 75% share. (Notified 01/05/2025). Contact Housing 21 on 0370 192 4180 or click here to view on their website
Managed by
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.
Memberships
ARHM: The organisation that manages this scheme is a member of the Association of Retirement Housing Managers, and therefore committed to complying with its Code of Practice.
