Swn-yr-Afon
, Gilfach Goch, Porth, Mid Glamorgan, CF39 8SX
, Gilfach Goch, Porth, Mid Glamorgan, CF39 8SX
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Manager's Description
"Swn Yr Afon is situated on the main road next to a GP surgery. There is a bus stop nearby providing access to local shops and amenities. It has large communal gardens with an allotment area, a hairdre..." Show more "Swn Yr Afon is situated on the main road next to a GP surgery. There is a bus stop nearby providing access to local shops and amenities. It has large communal gardens with an allotment area, a hairdressing salon/treatment room, accessible buggy store and a car park and is refurbished to meet RNIB Visibly Better standards. Upper and lower floors in this scheme are serviced by a lift." Show lessMain Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
34 flats. Built in 1984 and renovated in 2015. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (The Scheme Manager is on site for 4 hours per day (Mon – Fri) 9am – 1pm.), Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Conservatory, Hairdressing salon, kitchen
Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 400 yards; town centre 2 mile(s); GP 400 yards; social centre 400 yards.
Regular Social activities include: coffee mornings; bingo; craft sessions; lunch club, Arm Chair Aerobics and Tai Chi, organised by Health & Wellbeing co-ordinator and tenants. 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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Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Always a warm welcome from the residents and Mark the scheme manager is amazing"
Made by a in 2019
Made by a in 2019
"Swn is the most welcoming, friendly scheme that Trivallis have. I have worked for Trivallus for 12 years and swn has always been this way. It has a vi..." Show more
"Swn is the most welcoming, friendly scheme that Trivallis have. I have worked for Trivallus for 12 years and swn has always been this way. It has a vibrant and active Social side that is run by the residents completely. They welcome all members of the community " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Swn is the most welcoming, friendly scheme that Trivallis have. I have worked for Trivallus for 12 years and swn has always been this way. It has a vibrant and active Social side that is run by the residents completely. They welcome all members of the community " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Very friendly staff, and residents. The scheme manager Mark goes over and above his duties for all the residents here. Trivallis the landlords are qui..." Show more
"Very friendly staff, and residents. The scheme manager Mark goes over and above his duties for all the residents here. Trivallis the landlords are quick to respond to any concerns. " Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Very friendly staff, and residents. The scheme manager Mark goes over and above his duties for all the residents here. Trivallis the landlords are quick to respond to any concerns. " Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"really modern environment and great staff"
Made by a visitor in 2019
Made by a visitor in 2019
"because the residents are so good, and carring."
Made by a staff member in 2019
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Mark Hitchings is a joy to work with! He is funny, engaging, and goes above and beyond for his tenants. You can see the love he has for them radiate f..." Show more
"Mark Hitchings is a joy to work with! He is funny, engaging, and goes above and beyond for his tenants. You can see the love he has for them radiate from him " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Mark Hitchings is a joy to work with! He is funny, engaging, and goes above and beyond for his tenants. You can see the love he has for them radiate from him " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"It's so peaceful and relaxing and the new refurbishment looks great"
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Like the place: friendly, makes me feel homely."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"The tenants here are so happy and helpful, I only started about 8 weeks ago. And everyone has helped and encouraged me from day 1. This is my way of s..." Show more
"The tenants here are so happy and helpful, I only started about 8 weeks ago. And everyone has helped and encouraged me from day 1. This is my way of saying thank you to all the tenants." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"The tenants here are so happy and helpful, I only started about 8 weeks ago. And everyone has helped and encouraged me from day 1. This is my way of saying thank you to all the tenants." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Retirement housing 31-36 units.
Sponsor: Retirement Homesearch.
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.
