Whitebeck Court
Moorway Drive, Blackley, Manchester, M9 7HR
Moorway Drive, Blackley, Manchester, M9 7HR
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Manager's Description
"Are you over 60? Is your home too big for you? Maybe you feel lonely where you live now? Maybe you need some care but want to keep your independence? Would you like to live with other people in the sa..." Show more "Are you over 60? Is your home too big for you? Maybe you feel lonely where you live now? Maybe you need some care but want to keep your independence? Would you like to live with other people in the same situation? Growing older but still independent? Whitebeck Court in north Manchester might just be just the place for you! Our Extra Care scheme opened in 2011 and has 91 apartments over 16 floors, all fully refurbished to a very high standard.Extra Care Housing is for older people who want to enjoy life independently, with access to care and support if they need it. The scheme has a care support team based on-site 24 hours a day. It offers services to people with care needs and can also offer emergency care if needed. This flexible and responsive care service offers peace of mind for tenants and their family. Some residents may move into Whitebeck Court needing very little care or no care at all, but everyone can be confident that even if their circumstances change, their home doesn’t have to!" Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Meridian Health and Social Care Ltd
90 flats. Built in 1970 and renovated in 2011. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room, Activities room, Cafe/bistro, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Library, Assisted bathing facility, Sky lounge on 16th floor
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy.
Social activities include: Bingo, Arts & crafts, and interactive games. Meal(s) available (on-site restaurant). New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Manchester
Social Care Authority: Manchester
Architects: West and Machell
Info updated: 26/01/2024
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Manchester Move. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://homes.manchestermove.co.uk/choice/default.aspxResidents' 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: Privacy
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the garden
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Safe, warm, well refurbished, large garden and parking, café, groups are organised for a range of activities, sky lounge, laundry facilities. "
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"Feel safe & secure and there is help 24 hours a day. We have only been here 1 month but we are very happy. The staff are very helpful and kind."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017