Frank Howe Court
Penryn Avenue, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 2RR
Penryn Avenue, Fishermead, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 2RR
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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 close to Milton Keynes city centre in Buckinghamshire, Frank Howe Court has 33 one bedroom flats. All flats have newly installed kitchens with built-in oven, fridge or fridge/freezer and a wal..." Show more "Located close to Milton Keynes city centre in Buckinghamshire, Frank Howe Court has 33 one bedroom flats. All flats have newly installed kitchens with built-in oven, fridge or fridge/freezer and a walk in shower. A hairdresser and chiropodist visit the court and it is within walking distance of a local supermarket, GP surgery and a chemist. Other amenities can be reached by bus service into the town centre. Frank Howe is a very friendly attractive court with an active social 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)
33 flats. Built in 1983. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Conservatory
Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 300 yards; shop 300 yards; post office 300 yards; town centre 0.25 mile(s); GP 500 yards; social centre 2 mile(s).
Weekly Social activities include: coffee mornings, bingo, social events, hairdresser, chiropodist., organised by residents. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced (subject to Housing & Care 21's pets policy).
Housing Authority: Milton Keynes
Social Care Authority: Milton Keynes
Info updated: 02/04/2009
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Availability
Housing 21 welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this Court.Residents' views
A number of residents have used EAC's resident consultation card game to give their views on aspects of where they live. They gave top marks to this scheme for: Activities and outings
Lifestyle
Privacy
Quality of the building and facilities
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"The resident s of Frank Howe Court have achieved a really welcoming atmosphere not only for themselves but also the local community.
They enjoy their..." Show more
"The resident s of Frank Howe Court have achieved a really welcoming atmosphere not only for themselves but also the local community.
They enjoy their lives to the full and encourage others to join in with them.
The court is always ringing with laughter" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
They enjoy their..." Show more
"The resident s of Frank Howe Court have achieved a really welcoming atmosphere not only for themselves but also the local community.
They enjoy their lives to the full and encourage others to join in with them.
The court is always ringing with laughter" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
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.