Station View
Holker Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5SF
Holker Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 5SF
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Manager's Description
"Station View provides specially designed accommodation to support the independence of older people, providing a safe living environment. It enables residents to make friends and socialise in communal ..." Show more "Station View provides specially designed accommodation to support the independence of older people, providing a safe living environment. It enables residents to make friends and socialise in communal areas and the Bistro where meal is served daily. In keeping with the friendly and sociable environment of Station View, we encourage our residents to take part in activities and events." Show lessMain Facts
Retirement housing / Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Creative Support
41 flats. Built in 2010. 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, Cafe/bistro, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 400 yards; post office 0.7 mile(s); town centre 600 yards; GP 200 yards; social centre 200 yards.
Social activities include: On a weekly basis we have armchair exercises, craft activities, and regular themed events, organised by Activities & Support Officer. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Barrow-in-Furness
Social Care Authority: Cumbria
Architects: Croft Goode Architects
Info updated: 02/07/2018
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Cumbria Choice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.cumbriachoice.org.uk/Residents' 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: Community spirit
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National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2011.
Category: Housing-with-care 30-44 units.
Sponsor: Barton Willmore.
Category: Housing-with-care 30-44 units.
Sponsor: Barton Willmore.