Alice Bye Court
Bluecoats, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 4AE
Bluecoats, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 4AE
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Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care
Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.
Manager's Description
"Alice Bye Court is a welcoming community near the centre of Thatcham, West Berkshire. The centre of Thatcham is a 5 minute walk or short bus ride away, and offers a wide range of facilities including ..." Show more "Alice Bye Court is a welcoming community near the centre of Thatcham, West Berkshire. The centre of Thatcham is a 5 minute walk or short bus ride away, and offers a wide range of facilities including local shops, a Waitrose supermarket and Co-operative Food store, banks, and pubs, as well as a doctors surgery, dentist, health centre and several churches. A Tesco Express store is a 5 minute drive away, and Thatcham holds a thriving market every Friday.Residents can take advantage of a leisure centre within easy driving distance, as well as a nearby wildlife discovery centre and several pleasant open spaces with facilities for children and dog walking. Regular buses run to surrounding villages and the larger towns of Reading and Newbury, which offer a wealth of shopping and leisure facilities. Residents can choose to explore further on coach tours which conveniently pick up from Thatcham. Thatcham train station is a 10 minute walk away, providing links to the rest of the country, and there are several friendly taxi services in the area.
Alice Bye Court offers a range of facilities, including its own restaurant offering home cooked food, a communal lounge and laundry, as well as a guest room and a quiet room that opens onto one of the main gardens. The other garden is next to the restaurant and has an attractive patio, as well as raised beds where residents can choose to get involved with growing their own fruit, vegetables and flowers." Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord) and Shared Ownership
Care provider: Housing 21
51 flats. Built in 2012. 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, Community centre, Hobby room, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 100 yards; town centre 1100 yards; GP 100 yards.
Social activities include: Activities are provided/facilitated by the Care Provider, organised by Carnation Day Services. Meal(s) available. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted.
Housing Authority: West Berkshire
Social Care Authority: West Berkshire
Info updated: 21/03/2018
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Availability
The following details have been provided to EAC:
Re-sale - shared ownership: A first floor one bedroom flat at price TBC for a 75% share. (Notified 15/03/2024). Please contact Housing 21 on 0370 192 4979 or click here to view on their website.
Re-sale - shared ownership: A first floor two bedroom flat at around £165,000 for a 75% share. (Notified 15/03/2024). Please contact Housing 21 on 0370 192 4979 or click here to view on their website.
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: Convenience of the location
Privacy
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"It is absolutely fantastic, a life changing place to live. Lots of friendly interesting residents to interact with. The new court manager is wonderful..." Show more
"It is absolutely fantastic, a life changing place to live. Lots of friendly interesting residents to interact with. The new court manager is wonderful." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It is absolutely fantastic, a life changing place to live. Lots of friendly interesting residents to interact with. The new court manager is wonderful." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I feel safe. I have made new friends. I like joining in the activities and taking part in the residents' meeting because I like to be informed about w..." Show more
"I feel safe. I have made new friends. I like joining in the activities and taking part in the residents' meeting because I like to be informed about what is going on at the scheme. Having my own flat is important as I value my independence." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I feel safe. I have made new friends. I like joining in the activities and taking part in the residents' meeting because I like to be informed about what is going on at the scheme. Having my own flat is important as I value my independence." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Well organised managers & very caring staff to help us. Very happy place to live in."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Only been living here for 6 weeks when taken ill, and could not praise staff & carers enough for all the help I needed. All staff are well liked."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Everyone so friendly."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"We have a very comfortable apartment and a pleasant environment."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"A comfortable apartment, situated close to all amenities and a pleasant community within the court."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"My husband had such lovely care. Since then I've never been lonely. Made such good friends; always someone to go to for a cuppa and chat. Lovely flat...." Show more
"My husband had such lovely care. Since then I've never been lonely. Made such good friends; always someone to go to for a cuppa and chat. Lovely flat. Lucky to be here." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"My husband had such lovely care. Since then I've never been lonely. Made such good friends; always someone to go to for a cuppa and chat. Lovely flat. Lucky to be here." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Very good staff. Plenty of company. Decoration kept very clean. Plenty of functions where people meet other tenants. Play pool every night. Very happy..." Show more
"Very good staff. Plenty of company. Decoration kept very clean. Plenty of functions where people meet other tenants. Play pool every night. Very happy place." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Very good staff. Plenty of company. Decoration kept very clean. Plenty of functions where people meet other tenants. Play pool every night. Very happy place." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I like living here."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I have worked at Alice Bye foe 3.5 years and feel that this court is very well run, even more so now we have the new housing manager Belinda Chugg."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Well managed, staff and residents friendly. activities that go on are attended well by staff and residents which are good social advents."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Our residents,carers and staff are extremely friendly and go above and beyond to make Alice Bye Court a warm,welcoming place to live."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"I have only just started work here, and the court/residents/staff have all excelled my expectations of what an extra care court was like."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
Managed by
Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care
Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.
Memberships
ARHM: The organisation that manages this scheme is a member of the Association of Retirement Housing Managers, and therefore committed to complying with its Code of Practice.
