Field Marshall Slim Court

Retirement housing
River Street, St Judes, Bristol, Avon, BS2 9DG
River Street, St Judes, Bristol, Avon, BS2 9DG

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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

"Situated close to the tip of the Avon in Bristol, Field Marshal Slim Court consists of 27 one bedroom flats and 10 studio flats. The scheme benefits from newly refurbished kitchens with cooker and fr..." Show more "Situated close to the tip of the Avon in Bristol, Field Marshal Slim Court consists of 27 one bedroom flats and 10 studio flats. The scheme benefits from newly refurbished kitchens with cooker and fridge freezers provided, new shower rooms and windows. There are good local amenities including a newsagents, chemist, doctors, cafés and restaurants. The town centre is a ten minute walk or a short bus journey, and is in very close proximity to the new Cabot Circus shopping centre and Broadmead Galleries. A mobile library visits once a month and there is a weekly bus to Tesco, day trips and Christmas festivities each year.

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)
37 flats. Built in 1974. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 0.25 mile(s); shop 0.25 mile(s); post office 0.25 mile(s); town centre 0.25 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s).
Frequent Social activities include: bingo, social events, outings or trips, organised by residents' social club. New residents accepted from 65 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: Bristol
Social Care Authority: Bristol

Info updated: 02/04/2009
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Availability

Housing 21 welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this Court.

Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards

"it is within walking distance to the town shopping centre,and the wife and i go across to town most days"
Made by a resident in 2019
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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