Charles Court

Retirement housing
Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3QT
Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3QT

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Manager's Description

"Charles Court is a few minutes from the town centre in Tunridge Wells, Kent. It is situated in an off the road position, having a small car park and pleasant grounds. The scheme is comprised of one be..." Show more "Charles Court is a few minutes from the town centre in Tunridge Wells, Kent. It is situated in an off the road position, having a small car park and pleasant grounds. The scheme is comprised of one bedroom accommodation, with a Scheme Manager who works part-time hours. The Housing Officer also visits the Scheme regularly to offer Housing Management suppor to residents. Charels Court is linked to an emergency call centre who answers emergency calls out of office hours.

There is a communal lounge and laundry for use by residents, and the Scheme Manager ensures that a range of activities are arranged for residents to participate in, including activities on site and trips out to the theatre or for lunch. There is also a guest room available for families and friends of residents." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
18 flats. Built in 1983. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (Housing Officer visits the scheme), Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Stair lift(s), Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 25 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 2 mile(s); town centre 2 mile(s); GP 2 mile(s); social centre 150 yards.
Regular Social activities include: Residents meeting, quiz nights, organised by Scheme Manager and residents. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Tunbridge Wells
Social Care Authority: Kent

Info updated: 12/06/2013
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Availability

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Residents' views

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