Snowdon House
High Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QS
High Street, Chard, Somerset, TA20 1QS
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Manager's Description
"Located a short walk from the town centre of Chard in Somerset, Snowdon House is a listed building standing in its own beautiful gardens. Snowdon House offers 29 self-contained, one-bedroomed flats on..." Show more "Located a short walk from the town centre of Chard in Somerset, Snowdon House is a listed building standing in its own beautiful gardens. Snowdon House offers 29 self-contained, one-bedroomed flats on two floors with some ground floor flats having patio doors and gardens. There are 2 spacious lounges, a communal kitchen, laundry room, shower room and a staff sleep in room. The communal kitchen is used to prepare the daily midday meals." Show lessMain Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Care South
31 flats. Built in 1973 and renovated in 1980. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (Daily by Scheme Manager), Non-resident management staff (7 days) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Stair lift(s), Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Conservatory, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 0.5 mile(s); shop 0.5 mile(s); town centre 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, exercises, crafts, music, organised by scheme staff, tenants & care staff. Meal(s) available. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced (permission must be sought for any pets).
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.ukResidents' 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: Activities and outings
Consultation
Lifestyle
Privacy
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
"Fantastic scheme, brilliant staff. Love living at this extra care scheme."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Friendly, great service, brilliant staff."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I like living here because I find it secure and friendly. Choice to go out or stay in and have a coffee. The staff are helpful, friendly, and I enjoy ..." Show more
"I like living here because I find it secure and friendly. Choice to go out or stay in and have a coffee. The staff are helpful, friendly, and I enjoy the meals!" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I like living here because I find it secure and friendly. Choice to go out or stay in and have a coffee. The staff are helpful, friendly, and I enjoy the meals!" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Relaxed, easy going extra care scheme. Polite professional staff."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"People are very friendly and helpful. Staff are very good."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Relaxed, polite, warm staff, lovely scheme."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Everybody is so kind, it helps us to be so happy."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I have made many new friends and my meals are excellent."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"All staff friendly and really helpful. I like feeling safe. There is always someone around if I should need them. I enjoy my meals. In fact it is firs..." Show more
"All staff friendly and really helpful. I like feeling safe. There is always someone around if I should need them. I enjoy my meals. In fact it is first class!" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"All staff friendly and really helpful. I like feeling safe. There is always someone around if I should need them. I enjoy my meals. In fact it is first class!" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It's a very friendly place to live. Staff & residents are nice. Warden, Nathan, is very helpful & jolly. Meals are enjoyable. Various entertainment is..." Show more
"It's a very friendly place to live. Staff & residents are nice. Warden, Nathan, is very helpful & jolly. Meals are enjoyable. Various entertainment is arranged. Any needs and repairs, etc. are dealt with. i am very happy here." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It's a very friendly place to live. Staff & residents are nice. Warden, Nathan, is very helpful & jolly. Meals are enjoyable. Various entertainment is arranged. Any needs and repairs, etc. are dealt with. i am very happy here." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It's quiet, peaceful, and we have a nice garden I look after. The staff are friendly and helpful. We are fortunate to live here."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I like my flat and my food. All staff lovely."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I love my place. Homely feel. Everyone is lovely."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"People are nice and friendly and I like my independence, and I am free to do what I want too. We all help one another."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
