Library Court

Retirement housing
Poplar Road, Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF37 5LX
Poplar Road, Rhydyfelin, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF37 5LX

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Manager's Description

"This is a light, bright, airy complex in the heart of Rhydyfelin. Local facilities are close by and it is ideally located on a bus route. It has a range of fully accessible communal facilities includi..." Show more "This is a light, bright, airy complex in the heart of Rhydyfelin. Local facilities are close by and it is ideally located on a bus route. It has a range of fully accessible communal facilities including a wellbeing room, a laundry, a communal lounge and a rooftop terrace.

The development meets RNIB Cymru’s Visibly Better Gold standards and won a gold award at the Considerate Constructors Scheme 2018 National Site Awards." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
32 flats. Built in 2017. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (9am - 1pm (4 hours) Monday to Friday), Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hairdressing salon, Library, rooftop terrace, secured car parking
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 150 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 100 yards; town centre 100 yards; GP 100 yards; social centre 200 yards.
Social activities include: Coffee mornings, Credit Union, Tea & Toast, and Tai Chi classes, organised by Scheme Co-ordinator. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Rhondda Cynon Taf
Social Care Authority: Rhondda Cynon Taf

Info updated: 18/01/2021
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Availability

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Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards

"Warm, cosy and secure. Highly recommended."
Made by a resident in 2019

"Disabled friendly, RNIB , outstanding scheme manager who is always there to help tenants. The manager, is allways on hand to help. The manager gives a..." Show more
"Disabled friendly, RNIB , outstanding scheme manager who is always there to help tenants. The manager, is allways on hand to help. The manager gives a lot of her free time to organise activities, out of her hours. It's a small friendly community. And a happy place to reside." Show less

Made by a visitor in 2019

"Very disabled friendly, outstanding scheme manager who is always there to help tenants. The scene manager, also gives a lot of her free time to organi..." Show more
"Very disabled friendly, outstanding scheme manager who is always there to help tenants. The scene manager, also gives a lot of her free time to organise activities, out of her working hours. It's a small friendly community to live in a shelters scheme." Show less

Made by a resident in 2019

"Bright clean surroundings. Friendly community feel with lots of activities and opportunities to be social. Sue is a great warden and can't do enoug..." Show more
"Bright clean surroundings. Friendly community feel with lots of activities and opportunities to be social. Sue is a great warden and can't do enough to help the residents. " Show less

Made by a resident in 2019

"Library Court is a well thought out recently built complex. The flats are spacious and a lot of thought has been put into the needs of residents of th..." Show more
"Library Court is a well thought out recently built complex. The flats are spacious and a lot of thought has been put into the needs of residents of this sheltered housing scheme. I find it a pleasure to be living here. " Show less

Made by a resident in 2019

"It is modern looking building with all up to date facilities, easily accessible, two nice communal lounges for tenants, corridors are nice and wide fo..." Show more
"It is modern looking building with all up to date facilities, easily accessible, two nice communal lounges for tenants, corridors are nice and wide for access, generally good to look at and visit" Show less

Made by a visitor in 2019

"It's a new complex,lovely flats which meets all my requirements. The scheme cordinnator is execellent,and everything is very convenient "
Made by a resident in 2019

"Safety.nice and quiet.friendly neighbors.plenty of activities"
Made by a resident in 2019

"The excellent design, the great community spirit and the staff which go the extra mile."
Made by a staff member in 2019

"A new spacious building, all visitors comment on how nice it is, a community feel, scheme coordinator has settled all the tenants in well as it is a n..." Show more
"A new spacious building, all visitors comment on how nice it is, a community feel, scheme coordinator has settled all the tenants in well as it is a new scheme" Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019

"5* Sheltered scheme - myself and all other visitors are often impressed by the quality of the scheme"
Made by a visitor in 2019

"Library Court is a new scheme, opened in October 2017, it's light, airy, RNIB friendly, hearing loop in the two communal lounges two lifts and has ..." Show more
"Library Court is a new scheme, opened in October 2017, it's light, airy, RNIB friendly, hearing loop in the two communal lounges two lifts and has been carefully thought out with an open lounge/kitchen, wet room with Jack and Jill access. A lovely building to work in." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019

"The new site is well designed and tastefully furnished. The location is in a very popular area, close to all local amenities and facilities include a..." Show more
"The new site is well designed and tastefully furnished. The location is in a very popular area, close to all local amenities and facilities include a roof top garden area and each scheme has a private balcony. A great home for retired people" Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019
National Housing for Older People Awards
Wales region gold award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Retirement housing 31-36 units.
Sponsor: Retirement Homesearch.
Memberships
ERoSH: The organisation that manages this scheme is a member of ERoSH, the national consortium for sheltered and retirement housing.
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