Richard Onslow Court

Retirement housing
Hearne Way, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5SL
Hearne Way, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5SL

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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

"Richard Onslow Court is located in Shrewsbury, in the heart of Shropshire. Shrewsbury has the River Severn looping around it, and is renowned to be one of England’s heritage towns with over 600 list..." Show more "Richard Onslow Court is located in Shrewsbury, in the heart of Shropshire. Shrewsbury has the River Severn looping around it, and is renowned to be one of England’s heritage towns with over 600 listed buildings.There are 41 flats in the development, arranged across five buildings – two of the buildings have stair lifts. There is also a sixth building which houses a Residents’ lounge, laundry area, Court Manager’s office and Court Managers accommodation. 8 new bungalows were built in 2019.

There are good local amenities including newsagents, chemist, supermarket and hairdressers. Also, the bus stop is at the end of the road, with regular buses to the town centre, approximately three miles away.

Our Court Manager Service is an important and integral part of Housing 21’s approach to supporting our residents. It is designed to offer support and security to the court and those residents on court who need it. The service is about promoting and encouraging individuals to maintain their independence in their own home. Our Managers are also responsible for the day to day running of the court including looking after the Health & Safety, property management and resident engagement.

An additional 8 apartments are due for completion in Spring 2019." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
45 flats, bungalows. Built in 1973 and renovated in 2003. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 0.5 mile(s); shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 4 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 4 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: tea/coffee mornings, bingo, tea afternoons in good weather, organised by residents' social club. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to Housing & Care 21's pets policy).
Housing Authority: Shropshire
Social Care Authority: Shropshire

Info updated: 28/01/2020
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Availability

Housing 21 welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this Court.
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.

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