Duke of Beaufort Court
Podsmead Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 5UB
Podsmead Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 5UB
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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
"Located in Gloucester within the heart of the Cotswolds, Duke of Beaufort Court consists of 46 one bedroom flats, with on-site management and 24 hour cover via the community alarm system. On-site faci..." Show more "Located in Gloucester within the heart of the Cotswolds, Duke of Beaufort Court consists of 46 one bedroom flats, with on-site management and 24 hour cover via the community alarm system. On-site facilities include a communal lounge, a laundry room, guest facilities and extensive gardens. Situated just off the M5, the bus stop is located directly outside the court, which allows access to the popular tourist attractions of the Cathedral and the Gloucester Quays. Residents enjoy a wide variety of social activities both on court and within the local community.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)
46 flats. Built in 1982 and renovated in 2012. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Stair lift(s), Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 10 yards; shop 1 mile(s); post office 1 mile(s); town centre 2 mile(s); GP 2 mile(s); social centre 0.5 mile(s).
Frequent Social activities include: Snooker, coffee, bingo, quiz night, and social evening, organised by residents and Court Manager. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced (subject to Housing & Care 21's pets policy).
Housing Authority: Gloucester
Social Care Authority: Gloucestershire
Info updated: 10/12/2012
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Availability
The waiting list for this court is currently closed.Managed by
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.