Bovemoor, Mendip, Somerset, BA16 0DY | Housing with care, assisted living, close care, continuing care housing

Managed by: Aster Communities

Manager's description

“Bovemoor is an extra care scheme that promotes independence while giving care where it is needed. This provides a safe and secure environment while allowing tenants the freedom to make their own choices as long as they are able. We encourage individuality while supporting and promoting their ideas. The scheme manager will enable and assist the setting up of hobbies and activities of their choice. Bovemoor is in a rural setting, while having a good shopping centre, theatre, good medical facilities in close proximity. Bovemoor has 24 hour care provided by a team of dedicated & well trained staff....” show more

Main facts

Extra care housing
38 bungalows. Built in 1980. 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 (24 hours, 7 days) and community alarm service
Lounge, dining room, laundry, garden, community centre, library, assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s)
Regular social activities include Bingo, tea afternoon. Some meals available. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (Usually need permission)
Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Mendip Housing Ltd

Info updated: 02/10/2006. Update info