Dornden Gardens
Lordswood, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8QB
Lordswood, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8QB
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Manager's Description
"Dornden Gardens in Chatham with 20 one bed apartments and 10 bungalows this development benefits from shared gardens, parking facilities and a pet friendly policy. Having a professional on-site manage..." Show more "Dornden Gardens in Chatham with 20 one bed apartments and 10 bungalows this development benefits from shared gardens, parking facilities and a pet friendly policy. Having a professional on-site manager will mean that not only will you be able to access further help and support if you need it but also they will ensure the buildings and grounds maintenance and repairs, are taken care of.Located in the quiet residential suburb of Lordswood, the properties are close to local shops, a post office, leisure centre, chemist and a doctor’s surgery. There is also a regular bus service to Chatham's main Pentagon shopping centre, just a 20 minute journey away.
There’s plenty of opportunity to get involved with the resident community, with groups of residents attending the nearby leisure centre for regular coffee mornings and games sessions. Occasionally residents also get together to organise outings and trips to places of interest in the local area.
This Retirement Housing estate has recently appeared in the top five of Cinnamon Trust’s awards for the most pet friendly housing estates in the UK" Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
30 flats, bungalows. Built in 1967. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Garden, The site office is used for meetings and social events
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 600 yards; shop 800 yards; post office 800 yards; town centre 3 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 1.75 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: monthly coffee mornings, and site meetings, organised by Estate Manager. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to prior approval and conditions).
Housing Authority: Medway
Social Care Authority: Medway
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 Kent Homechoice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: http://www.kenthomechoice.org.ukComments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"The bungalow suits my needs and those of my disabled wife. Our warden, Michelle , is my local hero. Kind, considerate, helpful, and actually willing t..." Show more
"The bungalow suits my needs and those of my disabled wife. Our warden, Michelle , is my local hero. Kind, considerate, helpful, and actually willing to go beyond the call of duty." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"The bungalow suits my needs and those of my disabled wife. Our warden, Michelle , is my local hero. Kind, considerate, helpful, and actually willing to go beyond the call of duty." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Long text praising Michelle's dedication to the residents, hard working, cheerful …"
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"My father enjoyed his last year of his life here. His accommodation was lovely and grounds superbly kept. All the staff were amazing at the beginning,..." Show more
"My father enjoyed his last year of his life here. His accommodation was lovely and grounds superbly kept. All the staff were amazing at the beginning, during and the end. SUPERB " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"My father enjoyed his last year of his life here. His accommodation was lovely and grounds superbly kept. All the staff were amazing at the beginning, during and the end. SUPERB " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"My father was a resident at Dornden Gardens until his sudden death in August, they made him and us as a family so welcome. His quality of life improve..." Show more
"My father was a resident at Dornden Gardens until his sudden death in August, they made him and us as a family so welcome. His quality of life improved so much when he became a resident due mainly to Michelle. Thank you. " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"My father was a resident at Dornden Gardens until his sudden death in August, they made him and us as a family so welcome. His quality of life improved so much when he became a resident due mainly to Michelle. Thank you. " Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"It's a small site and very friendly, and we have one of the best estate managers,where nothing is to much trouble."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Lovely outlook. Close to local shops and amenities excellent transport to main towns Chatham and Maidstone . A very helpful estate manager"
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident 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.