Alpha - Rocklands, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 8RE | Sheltered housing, retirement housing, supported housing for older people

Managed by: Alpha (RSL) ltd

Manager's description

“At Rocklands sheltered housing scheme in Newcastle-under-Lyme, we offer purpose-built properties for rent for people over the age of 55. You can enjoy your retirement and get the best out of life in comfortable surroundings with the benefit of having a scheme manager and a 24-hour alarm service if ever you have an emergency. You will not need to worry about maintenance and repairs as we take care of those. We provide a wide range of facilities, including a communal lounge, a garden or outside seating area, an on-site laundry, parking bays and, in many schemes, a guest room for visitors. Sometimes you may want to be on your own and other times you may want to be sociable. Our properties give you that freedom and our scheme manager can help arrange social activities where you can meet other like-minded people. We know pets are important to some people and we have a policy which welcomes small pets. If you want to know more, please get in touch....” show more

Main facts

Housing with support
40 flats. Built in 1982. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom. Includes wheelchair standard properties
Resident management staff and community alarm service
lift, lounge, laundry, guest facilities, garden, activities room, assisted bathing facility
Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 0.25 mile(s); post office 0.25 mile(s); town centre 2 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s)
Frequent social activities include bingo, tea & toast, afternoon tea, music nights, games nights, pub lunches, trips out, organised by warden and social club members. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to conditions)
Rent (social landlord)

Info updated: 17/10/2011. Update info