Sidney Smith Court
64 Walditch Gardens, Culliford Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9EU
64 Walditch Gardens, Culliford Crescent, Canford Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9EU
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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
"Set in a pleasant residential area and with a very convenient location, this court comprises 30 one bedroom flats. There are resident management staff and a community alarm service. Facilities include..." Show more "Set in a pleasant residential area and with a very convenient location, this court comprises 30 one bedroom flats. There are resident management staff and a community alarm service. Facilities include a lounge, laundry, guest facilities and garden. Local shops and services are within easy reach and there is a bus service for travel into the town centre.There are a variety of social activities on offer including quiz nights, bingo sessions, coffee mornings and fish & chip lunches.
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)
30 flats. Built in 1981 and renovated in 2017. Sizes 1 bedroom.
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 300 yards; shop 300 yards; post office 300 yards; town centre 5 mile(s); GP 50 yards.
Weekly Social activities include: the residents play bingo twice a week, coffee morning every Wednesday, fish & chip lunch every month, quiz once a month(crt mgr) and many other social activities.. New residents accepted from 65 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Social Care Authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Info updated: 02/04/2009
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Availability
The waiting list for this court is currently closed.Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"The residents provide me with plenty of entertainment, there is a real mix of personalities.
Housing and Care 21 are a very considerate and forward th..." Show more
"The residents provide me with plenty of entertainment, there is a real mix of personalities.
Housing and Care 21 are a very considerate and forward thinking landlord that puts the needs of the residents at the forefront.
Lastly, the layout and location of the court is ideal for retirement housing.
" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
Housing and Care 21 are a very considerate and forward th..." Show more
"The residents provide me with plenty of entertainment, there is a real mix of personalities.
Housing and Care 21 are a very considerate and forward thinking landlord that puts the needs of the residents at the forefront.
Lastly, the layout and location of the court is ideal for retirement housing.
" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
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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.