Arkwright Court

Age exclusive housing
Leominster, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR6 8NF
Leominster, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR6 8NF

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Manager's Description

"Arkwright Court is a Retirement Living scheme consisting of 35 self contained one bedroom ground and first floor flats. Flats benefit from their own entrance accessed off an internal corridor for adde..." Show more "Arkwright Court is a Retirement Living scheme consisting of 35 self contained one bedroom ground and first floor flats. Flats benefit from their own entrance accessed off an internal corridor for added security.

The scheme is ideally situated in the heart of the historic market town of LeominsterLocal amenities are close by, level walking access to the shops and good transport links extremely close by. Leominster Community Centre is close to the scheme, this is the local hub for several groups including support groups and the local playhouse cinema

The community room at Arkwright Court is available for hire by external agencies. Please contact us for more information on: 01202 319119

At Arkwright Court Stonewater provide a home visit on a weekly basis to assist with tenancy support. When you’re a resident in one of our Retirement Living schemes you’re provided with a level of support that enables you to remain living independently however, living in a Stonewater property is different to residing in a general needs property. All Retirement Living residents receive the following as part of their tenancy with us:

• A community alarm service for out of hours support (managed 24/7) available for you to purchase if required.
• Housing-related support which assists residents to remain independent at home. Our Service Delivery Officers are available to signpost residents to other agencies as needed to help sustain independence.
• Effective housing management and tenancy sustainment services – our Service Delivery Officers can act as mediator between Stonewater, assisting with housing services Eg rent or problems with neighbours
• Low level support services that provide improved health and wellbeing.
• Health and Safety building checks.

Applicants for a flat in this scheme will need to undertake an eligibility assessment.

For more information about this scheme please call us on 01202 319119" Show less

Main Facts

Age exclusive housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
36 flats. Built in 1985. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Visiting management staff (Housing Visiting Officers responsible and contactable during normal office hours) (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Laundry, Garden, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 0.5 mile(s); shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 1 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 0.5 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: A range of activities, fellowship and coffee mornings are set up regularly to engage you in the scheme where you live, organised by Tenants and community groups. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Herefordshire
Social Care Authority: Herefordshire

Info updated: 27/10/2017
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Herefordshire Home Point. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.home-point.info/

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