Woodlands, Eden, Cumbria, CA11 8GW | Housing with care, assisted living, close care, continuing care housing

Managed by: MHA

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Manager's description

“The beginning of Woodlands was an old vicarage set in three-quarters of an acre of gardens in Penrith. On level ground, near shops and on a bus route, this was deemed suitable accommodation for staff flats and an office, and for the communal kitchen, dining room and lounge – but not for residents’ flats. MHA therefore constructed an adjoining block of 26 flats built on four levels – 22 of them for single occupancy, and four for couples. Since its opening in 1983 the Scheme has undergone significant refurbishment, including new kitchens in every flat.
In 2009 Woodlands was developed to provide 29 further apartments for sale with 24-hour care. By developing in this way, MHA fulfils its desire to offer even greater choice to local older people....” show more

Main facts

Extra care housing
29 flats. Built in 2009. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom
Housing With Care scheme with 24 hours / 7 days), non-resident management staff (24 hours) and community alarm service
Lift, lounge, restaurant, laundry, guest facilities, garden, conservatory, activities room
Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 440 yards; town centre 440 yards; GP 300 yards; social centre 0.5 mile(s)
Weekly social activities include entertainment, keep fit, lip reading, organised by tenants, local keep fir instructor. Some meals available. New residents accepted from 60 years of age
Rent (social landlord) and Leasehold

Info updated: 19/01/2009. Update info