Aster House
Aster Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 2LA
Aster Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL1 2LA
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Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care
Housing & Care 21 is a not-for-profit organisation which manages a number of sheltered and extra care housing schemes on behalf of Oldham Council.
Manager's Description
"Aster House offers a secure friendly and modern environment with wheel chair access to all area's, court manager on site Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, on site care 7am to 11pm followed by concierge 11p..." Show more "Aster House offers a secure friendly and modern environment with wheel chair access to all area's, court manager on site Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, on site care 7am to 11pm followed by concierge 11pm to 7am,located in easy reach to local shops, post office, and bus route." Show lessMain Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: MioCare
33 flats. Built in 1979 and renovated in 2008. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff, Non-resident management staff (24 hours) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Guest facilities, Activities room, Cafe/bistro, Hairdressing salon, Library, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 150 yards; post office 400 yards; town centre 900 yards; GP 400 yards; social centre 600 yards.
Regular Social activities include: Keep Fit (armchair exercises), cards, coffee afternoons, outings, film club, bingo, and activities in conjunction with the local community, organised by Residents. Meal(s) available. New residents accepted from 62 years of age.
Housing Authority: Oldham
Social Care Authority: Oldham
Info updated: 30/06/2014
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Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Very nice & welcoming"
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Aster House is a warm and inviting scheme, with happy staff."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Kind friendly staff. Always clean."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"It is so welcoming and you are made to feel at home the moment you walk in; and the staff are very considerate and very helpful. Couldn't ask for nice..." Show more
"It is so welcoming and you are made to feel at home the moment you walk in; and the staff are very considerate and very helpful. Couldn't ask for nicer people." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It is so welcoming and you are made to feel at home the moment you walk in; and the staff are very considerate and very helpful. Couldn't ask for nicer people." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Because everybody is very friendly and I feel safe living here. I always have something to do."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"It feels safe and nice. Clean. Staff nice."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Happy with my mother knowing she is cared for and comfortable."
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017
"I like the atmosphere and the camaraderie. Also the proximity to Royal Oldham Hospital and the bus stop for Oldham centre and Royton centre."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Aster House is a nice place to live; friendly and well run by the court manager."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"It is very friendly and there is always something going on with entertainment each month and helpful people and staff who work there."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"best place I have ever lived. I get all the help and support I need, by the court manager and the care team."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Aster House is a homely Extra Care Court. Tenant's are safe within their own flat knowing there is 24 hour help and support seven days a week, in a fr..." Show more
"Aster House is a homely Extra Care Court. Tenant's are safe within their own flat knowing there is 24 hour help and support seven days a week, in a friendly environment." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Aster House is a homely Extra Care Court. Tenant's are safe within their own flat knowing there is 24 hour help and support seven days a week, in a friendly environment." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
Managed by
Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care
Housing & Care 21 is a not-for-profit organisation which manages a number of sheltered and extra care housing schemes on behalf of Oldham Council.