Hanover Close
Lower Keyham Lane, Humberstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1FX
Lower Keyham Lane, Humberstone, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1FX
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Manager's Description
"At Hanover Court there are 40 one bed apartments with shared gardens located opposite fields on the outskirts of Leicester. There is a strong sense of community and residents often arrange events inc..." Show more "At Hanover Court there are 40 one bed apartments with shared gardens located opposite fields on the outskirts of Leicester. There is a strong sense of community and residents often arrange events including coffee mornings, afternoon teas and community dancing.Your on-site manager is your point of contact, overseeing the properties and estate services, as well as helping you to access further help and support if you need it. All your basic local amenities are only a short walk away" Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
40 flats. Built in 1980. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (Anchor Hanover on Call 24/7), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Stair lift(s), Laundry, Garden
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 500 yards; post office 2 mile(s); town centre 4 mile(s); GP 500 yards; social centre 4 mile(s).
Monthly Social activities include: coffee mornings, afternoon teas, community dancing, organised by residents social group. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to prior approval and conditions).
Housing Authority: Leicester
Social Care Authority: Leicester
Info updated: 15/05/2021
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Leicester HomeChoice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-community/housing/apply-for-housing/applying-for-housing-and-other-housing-options/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: Convenience of the location
Quality of the building and facilities
Space standards of individual apartments
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"because its well maintained and the manager is kind and will
help you with any problem you have , The grounds are well
looked after plus it has a frie..." Show more
"because its well maintained and the manager is kind and will
help you with any problem you have , The grounds are well
looked after plus it has a friendly atmosphere about the
place .I have lived here for 18 years and will not move
unless I have to thankyou ." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
help you with any problem you have , The grounds are well
looked after plus it has a frie..." Show more
"because its well maintained and the manager is kind and will
help you with any problem you have , The grounds are well
looked after plus it has a friendly atmosphere about the
place .I have lived here for 18 years and will not move
unless I have to thankyou ." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"It's friendly & welcoming. Warden organises many interesting activities for residents. Has good connections to local community and schools. Premises i..." Show more
"It's friendly & welcoming. Warden organises many interesting activities for residents. Has good connections to local community and schools. Premises is well looked after. Very convenient for public transport and shops." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"It's friendly & welcoming. Warden organises many interesting activities for residents. Has good connections to local community and schools. Premises is well looked after. Very convenient for public transport and shops." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"I visit each week to take residents shopping and to exercise classes I in find the manager and residents are so lovely and friendly . The scheme is s..." Show more
"I visit each week to take residents shopping and to exercise classes I in find the manager and residents are so lovely and friendly . The scheme is so well kept the gardens are a pleasure to walk around. " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"I visit each week to take residents shopping and to exercise classes I in find the manager and residents are so lovely and friendly . The scheme is so well kept the gardens are a pleasure to walk around. " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"I moved into Leicester 3 years ago and the Manager Marion has been brilliant finding ways to encourage the residents to continue as part of the commun..." Show more
"I moved into Leicester 3 years ago and the Manager Marion has been brilliant finding ways to encourage the residents to continue as part of the community, by working with partners like the local church, schools and other community groups. Residents are engaged with their wider community." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"I moved into Leicester 3 years ago and the Manager Marion has been brilliant finding ways to encourage the residents to continue as part of the community, by working with partners like the local church, schools and other community groups. Residents are engaged with their wider community." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Very satisfied with my little flat and with the lady who looks after my needs "
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"We are encouraged by the company to support our residents with many tasks to enable them to live independently and safe in their homes. Hanover Close..." Show more
"We are encouraged by the company to support our residents with many tasks to enable them to live independently and safe in their homes. Hanover Close is in a lovely area and the residents here make it a super place to work. " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"We are encouraged by the company to support our residents with many tasks to enable them to live independently and safe in their homes. Hanover Close is in a lovely area and the residents here make it a super place to work. " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"It's a very quiet and secluded area, everyone knows each other, with coffee mornings, fitness classes , etc. A chance to have your garden or plants i..." Show more
"It's a very quiet and secluded area, everyone knows each other, with coffee mornings, fitness classes , etc. A chance to have your garden or plants in Hanover in bloom." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It's a very quiet and secluded area, everyone knows each other, with coffee mornings, fitness classes , etc. A chance to have your garden or plants in Hanover in bloom." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I take residents shopping and to visit gp' etc., and am told and I can see how much they get from living at Hanover; their properties are so well main..." Show more
"I take residents shopping and to visit gp' etc., and am told and I can see how much they get from living at Hanover; their properties are so well maintained, the staff are trained to such a high standard they are able to help their residents live happily together." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"I take residents shopping and to visit gp' etc., and am told and I can see how much they get from living at Hanover; their properties are so well maintained, the staff are trained to such a high standard they are able to help their residents live happily together." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"Happy and friendly residents"
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Been here a few years now you can't beat the location with fields across the road with cows and lots of wildlife I'm sure it would be hard to equal "
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"There is a friendly atmosphere within the complex and from the residents as they are encountered in the community of Humberstone. The complex is well..." Show more
"There is a friendly atmosphere within the complex and from the residents as they are encountered in the community of Humberstone. The complex is well managed and always looks cared for and well maintained. There is a lot going on for everyone to share in." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"There is a friendly atmosphere within the complex and from the residents as they are encountered in the community of Humberstone. The complex is well managed and always looks cared for and well maintained. There is a lot going on for everyone to share in." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"We have the best of both worlds, we have the countryside with the farm one side of the road and the Village to the back of the scheme. The ethos at Ha..." Show more
"We have the best of both worlds, we have the countryside with the farm one side of the road and the Village to the back of the scheme. The ethos at Hanover is for caring for the elderly and helping them remain independent as long as possible. " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"We have the best of both worlds, we have the countryside with the farm one side of the road and the Village to the back of the scheme. The ethos at Hanover is for caring for the elderly and helping them remain independent as long as possible. " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
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We believe that later life is for living
Helping people enjoy later life is our passion. It has been for 60 years. And today, we offer an impressive choice of housing, care homes and services at almost 1,700 locations across England.