Jakes House

Retirement housing
Holmanleaze, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 8AL
Holmanleaze, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 8AL

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Manager's Description

"Sheltered Housing can offer people who are over 55 the best of both worlds. It allows them to live with independence, privacy and security but with peace of mind that help is on hand 24 hours a day, e..." Show more "Sheltered Housing can offer people who are over 55 the best of both worlds. It allows them to live with independence, privacy and security but with peace of mind that help is on hand 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Housing Solutions has 9 sheltered schemes providing accommodation for over 250 people. Our schemes are not residential or nursing homes, all customers have their own apartment with their own front door and can come and go as they wish. All customers in sheltered housing have their own tenancy agreement.

All our sheltered schemes have the following communal facilities:
• Communal kitchen
• Communal lounge where tenants can socialise if they wish
• Laundry room • Garden
• Within walking distance from a bus service, Maidenhead Town Centre or a local shop.

Many of our sheltered schemes also have:
• En-suite guest rooms where visiting friends and family can stay in comfort for a small fee.
• Buggy charging room where mobility scooters can be kept • A communal room with special facilities for visiting hairdressers etc
• Social events such as, coffee mornings, coach trips, game and quizzes, reminiscent days and summer barbeques
• Fish & chip lunches
• Monthly residents meetings

New suggestions are always well received and all customers are welcome to take part. Applying for sheltered housing You can apply for sheltered accommodation by joining the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead's housing waiting list, contact 01628 683685 for details. Housing Solutions also have our own waiting list which people who own their homes can also join." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
29 flats. Built in 1975 and renovated in 2016. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (Visiting staff with 24/7 connection to a monitoring centre.), Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Windsor and Maidenhead
Social Care Authority: Windsor and Maidenhead

Info updated: 16/07/2020
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Housing Jigsaw. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://rbwm.housingjigsaw.co.uk/

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

"I like living here as it is not lonely. There are people like myself and it's a lovely place. People are very friendly."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I have been here for almost 3 years and extremely glad that I have sold my house. I had no hesitation in coming here once I had viewed the development..." Show more
"I have been here for almost 3 years and extremely glad that I have sold my house. I had no hesitation in coming here once I had viewed the development: welcoming & good manager is key to good living." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"Convenient for town. Clean & tidy."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I feel safe."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Lovely flats, lovely surroundings, friendly neighbours and a brilliant warden, Emma, who does much for us arranging activities, meals, etc."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Flat has been refurbished to a high standard. Housing officer Emma arranges social event. Also we arrange evenings in the lounge. Moved in august 2016..." Show more
"Flat has been refurbished to a high standard. Housing officer Emma arranges social event. Also we arrange evenings in the lounge. Moved in august 2016. Best move I made." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I don't have any house or property, so I am living here."
Made by a resident in 2017

"It's a lovely place, very friendly and very comfortable."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I get looked after well. I got a nice flat and a nice warden. Nice people and we are a nice happy family. We visit different places."
Made by a resident in 2017

"customers are always very happy there, and the quality and organisation of the refurb was brilliant"
Made by a staff member in 2017

"Jakes House is a great example of what can be accomplished through effective and innovative remodelling of an existing building to better suit the nee..." Show more
"Jakes House is a great example of what can be accomplished through effective and innovative remodelling of an existing building to better suit the needs of older residents in Maidenhead and ensure its design for the future. It was important for the residents that the location and footprint be retained." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017

"Provides a wonderful environment for residents and visitors alike. "
Made by a visitor in 2017

"It has been very thoroughly modernised and great improvements have been made such as a lift installation, better planned ways of getting around the bu..." Show more
"It has been very thoroughly modernised and great improvements have been made such as a lift installation, better planned ways of getting around the building" Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017

"Jakes House looked great since it's make over last year, a really great place for older local residents to live! "
Made by a staff member in 2017

"Since the refurbishment the scheme has such a lovely welcoming feel to it"
Made by a staff member in 2017

"Jakes House is a friendly and welcoming Scheme with the residents making it a great place for people to live. They care for their home and the communi..." Show more
"Jakes House is a friendly and welcoming Scheme with the residents making it a great place for people to live. They care for their home and the community spirit is admirable. Also adding their own little touches to give the scheme its own identity." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017

"New refurbishment and wonderful tenants that love living there. "
Made by a staff member in 2017

"It enables the customers to use the communal facilities, they are gathering together to have great social lives. They now enjoy going to the communal ..." Show more
"It enables the customers to use the communal facilities, they are gathering together to have great social lives. They now enjoy going to the communal lounge therefore reducing social isolation. They have a garden club which gets them out in the fresh air and gives them a sense of community." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017

"it is a great place for residents to live, they have a great communal area that they use and enjoy each others company. It has recently been refurbish..." Show more
"it is a great place for residents to live, they have a great communal area that they use and enjoy each others company. It has recently been refurbished and this has brought the residents together. " Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017

"The refurbishment works are second to none and has made the scheme very customer friendly. All of the customers engage in the scheme and many social c..." Show more
"The refurbishment works are second to none and has made the scheme very customer friendly. All of the customers engage in the scheme and many social calendar events have been created since the refurbishments. " Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017
National Housing for Older People Awards
National commended award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2017.
Category: Retirement housing 31-36 units.
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