Bearley House

Retirement housing
East Street, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6LZ
East Street, Martock, Somerset, TA12 6LZ

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Manager's Description

"Located just a short walk from Martock town centre, Bearley House/Bearley Road comprises 27 units of accommodation Including 9 Internal Flats and 15 Bungalows . There is a communal lounge; communal ki..." Show more "Located just a short walk from Martock town centre, Bearley House/Bearley Road comprises 27 units of accommodation Including 9 Internal Flats and 15 Bungalows . There is a communal lounge; communal kitchen and shower room. The communal kitchen is used to prepare the daily midday meals." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Care South
24 flats, bungalows. Built in 1973 and renovated in 2003. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Visiting management staff (Visiting), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Garden, Community centre, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 0.5 mile(s); shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.5 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s).
Scheme for, or of particular interest to: frail older people and younger disabled people. Weekly Social activities include: coffee mornings, games, organised by scheme staff, tenants & care staff. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (permission to be sought).
Housing Authority: Somerset West and Taunton
Social Care Authority: Somerset

Info updated: 13/11/2023
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Homefinder Somerset. See how to register and then bid for properties at: http://www.homechoicensomerset.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
Consultation
Convenience of the location
Number / size of facilities
Practicality of the individual apartments
Privacy
Quality of design
Quality of the facilities
Safety and security
Space standards of individual apartments
Staff role and interaction

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

"The facility is well laid out superbly run, helpful understanding and they do all they can to meet your needs. Its location is wonderful. It is mainta..." Show more
"The facility is well laid out superbly run, helpful understanding and they do all they can to meet your needs. Its location is wonderful. It is maintained to a high standard and the Landlords are great. 10 stars if I could give it. Thank you John Smith resident." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"Well run organised scheme that allows residents to remain independent within there own home whilst a high quality service is delivered."
Made by a staff member in 2017
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