Douglas Yates Court

Retirement housing
Coleford, Bath, Avon, BA3 5PD
Coleford, Bath, Avon, BA3 5PD

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Managed by
Housing 21
Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care

Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.

Manager's Description

"Douglas Yates Court, situated in Coleford in Somerset consists of 39 flats, including one bed roomed and studio apartments. Most have views of the attractive gardens and Mendip Hills. The Court has a ..." Show more "Douglas Yates Court, situated in Coleford in Somerset consists of 39 flats, including one bed roomed and studio apartments. Most have views of the attractive gardens and Mendip Hills. The Court has a pleasant communal lounge, laundry room and guest room with twin beds and a sofa bed – with walk in shower, comfortable lounge and kitchen. There are good local amenities including a supermarket, Post Office, general store, hairdresser, plus two pubs and various takeaways. The GP surgery is 100 yards from the scheme and has its own dispensing pharmacy. The mobile library visits the Royal British Legion which is less than a 5 minute walk away.

Our Court Manager Service is an important and integral part of Housing 21’s approach to supporting our residents. It is designed to offer support and security to the court and those residents on court who need it. The service is about promoting and encouraging individuals to maintain their independence in their own home.

Our Managers are also responsible for the day to day running of the court including looking after the Health & Safety, property management and resident engagement." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
38 flats. Built in 1979 and renovated in 1989. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site not so easy. Distances: bus stop 0.5 mile(s); shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.6 mile(s); town centre 4 mile(s); GP 100 yards; social centre 1.5 mile(s).
Weekly Social activities include: coffee mornings, Tuesday afternoon club, organised by tenants. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to Housing & Care 21's pets policy).
Housing Authority: Mendip
Social Care Authority: Somerset

Info updated: 02/04/2009
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Availability

Housing 21 welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this Court.
Managed by
Housing 21
Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care

Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.

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