Rathain Fold/ Rathain Annex

Retirement housing
Union Street, Coleraine, Londonderry, BT52 1QW
Union Street, Coleraine, Londonderry, BT52 1QW

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Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
55 flats. Built in 1984 and renovated in 1994. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 200 yards; post office 500 yards; town centre 1 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Bingo, crafts, coffee mornings, video afternoons. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: Londonderry
Social Care Authority: NI Public Health Agency

Info updated: 25/02/2008
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Availability

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

"Great place to work - inclusive for staff and residents. Very homely and caring approach."
Made by a staff member in 2019

"Amazing service, great atmosphere & a lovely place to be. Always plenty going on!"
Made by a visitor in 2019

"It allows me to keep my independence but also I feel safe. Our co-ordinator is amazing and goes way above and beyond her duties.
Best decision I ever..." Show more
"It allows me to keep my independence but also I feel safe. Our co-ordinator is amazing and goes way above and beyond her duties.
Best decision I ever made was moving in here! Plenty of activities every week to keep me active and not lonely." Show less

Made by a resident in 2019

"Rathain Fold is a very well run residential accommodation. There are lots activities, outings and social events. The grounds are always immaculate and..." Show more
"Rathain Fold is a very well run residential accommodation. There are lots activities, outings and social events. The grounds are always immaculate and full of colour. " Show less

Made by a visitor in 2019

"Friendly and safe environment for the elderly"
Made by a visitor in 2019

"Such a lovely place, staff are fantastic, very friendly "
Made by a visitor in 2019

"It is a clean, bright, friendly place. They make a huge effort to make the place look welcoming for residents and visitors. They also have a strong fo..." Show more
"It is a clean, bright, friendly place. They make a huge effort to make the place look welcoming for residents and visitors. They also have a strong focus on supporting charity and run many events." Show less

Made by a visitor in 2019

"Clean inside and out... Well run professional experience... Great consideration from scheme manager.. Mrs Yvonne Thompson. "
Made by a visitor in 2019

"It’s always so clean and well decorated and the scheme leader is very welcoming "
Made by a visitor in 2019

"As a visitor to the scheme I have noticed great improvement in the interior and exterior which is more inviting and pleasing to the eye .The community..." Show more
"As a visitor to the scheme I have noticed great improvement in the interior and exterior which is more inviting and pleasing to the eye .The community spirit and warmth between the residents is clear to be seen and the atmosphere is heartome .Well managed .Highly recommend .Very professional ." Show less

Made by a visitor in 2019

"Just best staff and friendly and attentive "
Made by a visitor in 2019

"My nanny used to live here before she died and she loved it, always clean and very well looked after. The scheme is very well run by Mrs Thompson and ..." Show more
"My nanny used to live here before she died and she loved it, always clean and very well looked after. The scheme is very well run by Mrs Thompson and she always went over and above for my nanny and all the other tenants. " Show less

Made by a visitor in 2019

"Yvonne Thompson is so good with all the residents and organising lots of activities"
Made by a visitor in 2019

"Rathain Fold is a Scheme that when you come in the door its as if someone has put a blanket around your shoulders the feeling off warmth ,safety , fri..." Show more
"Rathain Fold is a Scheme that when you come in the door its as if someone has put a blanket around your shoulders the feeling off warmth ,safety , friendly and so glad to be living here all comes to mind.
Words my mum said when she lived here." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019

"I like the security of living here as I am a widow. There is activities such as bowling, coffee mornings and outing which I enjoy taking part in. The ..." Show more
"I like the security of living here as I am a widow. There is activities such as bowling, coffee mornings and outing which I enjoy taking part in. The residents and staff are very friendly and I never feel alone. Since moving here I am now loving my golden years." Show less

Made by a resident in 2019

"Provides me with independent living in a safe environment. Plenty of company and activities eg craft club and bowls and musical evenings.Also weekly l..." Show more
"Provides me with independent living in a safe environment. Plenty of company and activities eg craft club and bowls and musical evenings.Also weekly lunch club and coffee morning.I enjoy the beautiful grounds and helping in the garden .There is always a welcoming atmosphere - a true home from home .
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Made by a resident in 2019

"Lovely place to live. Secure and warm. Very happy."
Made by a resident in 2019

"My mum moved into the Annex 4 years ago after my dad died and straightaway you could see what a lovely, friendly place it was. Yvonne who is in char..." Show more
"My mum moved into the Annex 4 years ago after my dad died and straightaway you could see what a lovely, friendly place it was. Yvonne who is in charge does a fantastic job making sure there is lots going on keeping all the residents well entertained." Show less

Made by a visitor in 2017

"Friendly Staff and Atmosphere"
Made by a visitor in 2017

"I have found this scheme to be one off the best for letting you live Independently but if you need help it's there. There is loads to do Bus Trips, Lu..." Show more
"I have found this scheme to be one off the best for letting you live Independently but if you need help it's there. There is loads to do Bus Trips, Lunch Clubs, Coffee Mornings, Craft Classes, Bowls Nights etc. The Scheme from the front to the back is like a Hotel." Show less

Made by a visitor in 2017

"Excellent facilities with friendly helpful staff"
Made by a visitor in 2017

"i am a floating support coordinator working out of Rathain Fold, lovely fold to work in friendly scheme, great scheme coordinator, t"
Made by a staff member in 2017

"Rathain Fold is a very welcoming environment and the coordinator is very efficient and friendly. "
Made by a visitor in 2017

"Clean lovely Fold . Staff friendly "
Made by a staff member in 2017

"Anytime I visit the Fold it is always clean and spotless, the Supervisor is always on hand to help any of the residents. It is very well presented and..." Show more
"Anytime I visit the Fold it is always clean and spotless, the Supervisor is always on hand to help any of the residents. It is very well presented and their flowers are beautiful. " Show less

Made by a visitor in 2017

"I seems a very clean and well run Fold, with plenty going on in it."
Made by a visitor in 2017

"Rathain Fold is a stress free scheme. Lunch, coffee mornings Bowls on a Thursday night. Shopping to Tesco on Tuesday after tea. Hair done Tuesday & Fr..." Show more
"Rathain Fold is a stress free scheme. Lunch, coffee mornings Bowls on a Thursday night. Shopping to Tesco on Tuesday after tea. Hair done Tuesday & Friday looking good for the weekend. Rathain Fold is were you come in as a Guest and leave as Family." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017
National Housing for Older People Awards
Northern Ireland region gold award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Retirement housing 53 units and over.
Sponsor: McCarthy & Stone Resales.
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