Joan Wake Close
Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, PE6 8LX
Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, PE6 8LX
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Manager's Description
"Joan Wake Close is an affordable independent living scheme in Market Deeping, Peterborough. Consisting of one bedroom flats, suitable for single applicants and couples, set within a private and secure..." Show more "Joan Wake Close is an affordable independent living scheme in Market Deeping, Peterborough. Consisting of one bedroom flats, suitable for single applicants and couples, set within a private and secure location, with excellent communal facilities and well-landscaped gardens designed specifically for people aged 55 and over.These flats for over 55s in Peterborough benefit from a fitted kitchen, either a single/double bedroom, a well-proportioned living area, level access bathrooms with either wet room or shower facilities, electric night storage radiators, UPVC windows and emergency pull cords in every room.
The scheme also has a fantastic outdoor garden space, with a communal lounge that hosts a variety of activities throughout the year. There is an onsite laundry room that is open 24/7 as well as a communal IT suite and guest bedroom with shower facilities.
In addition, there is a quiet room on the scheme that residents can use for relaxation. There is onsite parking for you and your visitors, and for added peace of mind, there is a secure door entry system and CCTV around the scheme. There is also a secure mobility scooter store which benefits from electric charging points as well as a bike store.
Central to the success of these flats for over 55s in Peterborough is our friendly and experienced scheme manager, Jane Hopkins. Jane is responsible for ensuring your home is safe, secure and well-maintained.
She can offer advice on managing your health and well-being, and ensure you are getting all the income you are entitled to. Jane will also help you take part in social and recreational activities, both within the scheme and in the local community.
The weekly rent varies from £106 to £115 a week, and includes all the maintenance, repairs and gardening serviced, so you can sit back and relax knowing that your home is being taken care of. The rent also includes the cost for communal water, heating and pull cord system." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
54 flats. Built in 1981 and renovated in 2004. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Stair lift(s), Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Conservatory, Community centre, Activities room, Hairdressing salon, Bar/pub
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 500 yards; post office 2 mile(s); town centre 2 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: coffee morning, full of beans, bingo and afternoon teas, organised by Committee and Scheme Manager. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: South Kesteven
Social Care Authority: Lincolnshire
Info updated: 11/11/2022
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Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"What a lovely place to live, and from senior management to Jane the scheme manager, she's brilliant and cares so much for her resident's. It quiet and..." Show more
"What a lovely place to live, and from senior management to Jane the scheme manager, she's brilliant and cares so much for her resident's. It quiet and trouble free. " Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"What a lovely place to live, and from senior management to Jane the scheme manager, she's brilliant and cares so much for her resident's. It quiet and trouble free. " Show less
Made by a resident in 2019