Mill Gardens

Extra care housing
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4RU
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4RU

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Manager's Description

"Mill Gardens is nestled by the banks of the river Eden, in the small rural market town of Kirkby Stephen. Kirkby Stephen is an attractive Northern Market Town on the banks of the River Eden."

Main Facts

Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Cumberland Council
19 flats. Built in 2015. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff, Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Conservatory, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility, kitchen
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 1 mile(s); shop 1 mile(s); post office 1 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Bingo, lunch clubs, crafts, and exercise classes, organised by Activities Co-ordinator. Meal(s) available. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (Permission required).
Housing Authority: Eden
Social Care Authority: Cumbria

Info updated: 01/06/2016
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Cumbria Choice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.cumbriachoice.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:
Number / size of facilities
Staff role and interaction
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