Almond Close, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK16 0BA | Sheltered housing, retirement housing, supported housing for older people

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Managed by: Milton Keynes Council

Manager's description

“There is a Sheltered Housing Officer on duty 5 days a week between 9:00am and 5:00pm, whose main duty is to act as a facilitator to check that tenants are able to look after themselves.
The Sheltered Housing Officer’s main responsibilities are:
To deal with emergencies.
To ensure that the building and equipment is secure and in good order.
To encourage tenants to be as independent as possible.
To liaise with other agencies on behalf of tenants: family, Doctors and care agencies.

If you are interested in being considered for Sheltered Housing, please contact Housing Options on (01908) 252113....” show more

Main facts

Housing with support
24 bungalows. Built in 1960. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom
Non-resident management staff (part time) and community alarm service
Lounge, garden
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 500 yards; post office 600 yards; town centre 500 yards; GP 500 yards; social centre 800 yards
Weekly social activities include coffee mornings, and other various activities, organised by tenants. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced (pets permitted subject to permission)
Rent (social landlord)
Cost: Rents from £95 exclusive per week (at 13/06/2011)

Info updated: 13/06/2011. Update info