Farnol House
62 Upperton Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1LX
62 Upperton Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1LX
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Manager's Description
"Farnol House is a Retirement Living scheme with 41 self contained apartments. 20 studios, 20 one bedroom and 1 two bedroom apartment. They all benefit from having their own individual entrance off an ..." Show more "Farnol House is a Retirement Living scheme with 41 self contained apartments. 20 studios, 20 one bedroom and 1 two bedroom apartment. They all benefit from having their own individual entrance off an internal corridor for added security.Farnol House is approximately 1 mile from Eastbourne town centre which offers a wide range of amenities, leisure facilities and coastal attractions. Eastbourne District General Hospital with A & E facilities. There is an excellent local bus service, with a bus stop which directly stops outside the front of the scheme. Eastbourne has main line rail services to Gatwick and London. There are good road links via the A22 and A27.
The community room at Farnol House Court is available for hire by external agencies. Please contact us for more information on: 01202 319119.
When you’re a resident in one of our Retirement Living schemes you’re provided with a level of support that enables you to remain living independently however, living in a Stonewater property is different to residing in a general needs property. All Retirement Living residents receive the following as part of their tenancy with us:
• A community alarm service for out of hours support (managed 24/7)
• Housing-related support which assists residents to remain independent at home. Our Service Delivery Officers are available to signpost residents to other agencies as needed to help sustain independence.
• Effective housing management and tenancy sustainment services – our Service Delivery Officers can act as mediator between Stonewater, assisting with housing services Eg rent or problems with neighbours
• Low level support services that provide improved health and wellbeing.
• Health and Safety building checks.
Applicants for a flat in this scheme will need to undertake an eligibility assessment.
For more information about this scheme please call us on 01202 319119" Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
41 flats. Built in 1980. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, kitchen
Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 0.25 mile(s); town centre 0.25 mile(s); GP 0.25 mile(s); social centre 0.25 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: regular trips and functions, organised by Residents social committee. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Eastbourne
Social Care Authority: East Sussex
Info updated: 08/11/2017
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Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"The current Scheme Manager, Ms Lucy Honeywood, is extremely professional and dedicated to her job. Our cleaners, Dave and Frank are providing an excel..." Show more
"The current Scheme Manager, Ms Lucy Honeywood, is extremely professional and dedicated to her job. Our cleaners, Dave and Frank are providing an excellent service, considering this is a tall block of 5 floors. I feel safe and secure here. Thank you so much." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"The current Scheme Manager, Ms Lucy Honeywood, is extremely professional and dedicated to her job. Our cleaners, Dave and Frank are providing an excellent service, considering this is a tall block of 5 floors. I feel safe and secure here. Thank you so much." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"It's so safe and secure.All heating,washing and hot water is all included.The staff and cleaners are wonderful !"
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019