Beech Court

Retirement housing
Parsons Lane, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JF
Parsons Lane, Littleport, Cambridgeshire, CB6 1JF

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Manager's Description

"Beech Court is located approximately five miles from Ely. It consists of 65 ground, first and second floor flats. Each has a lounge, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. There is a communal lounge, buggy st..." Show more "Beech Court is located approximately five miles from Ely. It consists of 65 ground, first and second floor flats. Each has a lounge, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. There is a communal lounge, buggy store, two laundry areas, hairdressers and garden area for residents' use. A guest room is also available. Car parking facilities are provided. Axiom Care have a team on site providing care and support for vulnerable and older people. The scheme underwent a major refurbishment programme in 2017 including new kitchens, wet rooms, and the communal facilities are being upgraded." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Longhurst Group
65 flats. Built in 1985 and renovated in 2017. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom. Includes wheelchair standard properties.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Conservatory, Hairdressing salon, Library, Assisted bathing facility
Access to site fairly easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 20 yards; shop 1 mile(s); post office 1 mile(s); town centre 4 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 4 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Bingo, carpet bowls, quiz nights, film nights, organised by Residents Committee. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: East Cambridgeshire
Social Care Authority: Cambridgeshire

Info updated: 24/10/2023
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Home-Link. See how to register and then bid for properties at: http://www.home-link.org.uk/

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

"At 95 I feel safe & enjoy the company of people, also not so isolated & vulnerable when living in my bungalow."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Very happy in Beech Court. I have my flat. People here are very friendly & helpful. If you need help you can ask anyone and they will help you. I foun..." Show more
"Very happy in Beech Court. I have my flat. People here are very friendly & helpful. If you need help you can ask anyone and they will help you. I found this out recently during a period of illness." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"People are friendly. My flat is cosy & warm."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Comfortable, well appointed and after my last flat. safe."
Made by a resident in 2017

"It is a cosy scheme. All the staff is very helpful, even if we have some problems; they help in any way they can."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Helpful staff. Safe environment. Pleasant walk around building."
Made by a resident in 2017

"Good accommodation in a safe environment. Good managers. Carers available on site. Friendly and caring staff."
Made by a resident in 2017

"The flat is very comfortable and modern and I am proud to show other people what can be achieved at older persons' homes."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I LIKE BEECH COURT BECAUSE IT IS FRIENDLY THE CARE STAFF ARE FIRST CLASS AND ARE ALWAYS READY FOR A CHAT.YOU DON'T HAVE TO JOIN IN AND CAN CHOOSE WHAT..." Show more
"I LIKE BEECH COURT BECAUSE IT IS FRIENDLY THE CARE STAFF ARE FIRST CLASS AND ARE ALWAYS READY FOR A CHAT.YOU DON'T HAVE TO JOIN IN AND CAN CHOOSE WHAT AND WHEN YOU WANT TO.SCHEME MANAGER IS ALWAYS THERE IN CASE OF EMERGENCIES.I AM PLEASED TO CALL IT MY HOME." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I moved into beech court 5 years ago and I must say it is the best move I have ever made, the residents made me very welcome and I have now made many ..." Show more
"I moved into beech court 5 years ago and I must say it is the best move I have ever made, the residents made me very welcome and I have now made many friends. I find the staff very helpful and pleasant, I am glad I moved here . " Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I enjoying living at Beech Court for the peace and tranquillity. We have good management, and I cannot find fault with Beech Court. I have lived at Be..." Show more
"I enjoying living at Beech Court for the peace and tranquillity. We have good management, and I cannot find fault with Beech Court. I have lived at Beech Court for the last 3 years, and would not not to live anywhere else in Littleport." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"Beech Court always offers a friendly reception. I like the dynamics of the scheme, and its always very clean. The flats are nice, and the scheme offer..." Show more
"Beech Court always offers a friendly reception. I like the dynamics of the scheme, and its always very clean. The flats are nice, and the scheme offers good parking facilities." Show less

Made by a visitor in 2017

"I have lived in Beech Court for the past 4 years, and I enjoy the company. There is always someone around to sit and have a chat with, or a cup of cof..." Show more
"I have lived in Beech Court for the past 4 years, and I enjoy the company. There is always someone around to sit and have a chat with, or a cup of coffee, and plent of activities in the communal lounges." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"Since the refurbishment at Beech Court the scheme appears to have taken on a whole new outlook. Residents are happy and contented. Members of the car..." Show more
"Since the refurbishment at Beech Court the scheme appears to have taken on a whole new outlook. Residents are happy and contented. Members of the care team are always available with a cheery smile and helping hand. It's a really nice place to live and work." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017
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