Morton Court

Retirement housing
Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2NP
Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2NP

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Manager's Description

"Morton Court is located in the Dawley area of Telford and has 48 self-contained properties consisting of:
* A mix of 14 one and two bedroom bungalows and one three bedroom bungalow (allocation restri..." Show more
"Morton Court is located in the Dawley area of Telford and has 48 self-contained properties consisting of:
* A mix of 14 one and two bedroom bungalows and one three bedroom bungalow (allocation restrictions apply)
* A mix of 33 one and two bedroom apartments with internal entries" Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
48 flats, bungalows. Built in 1988 and renovated in 2017. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Visiting management staff (Our Mobile Response Officer Service for peace of mind 24/7), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, kitchen and car parking
Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 500 yards; shop 200 yards; post office 300 yards; town centre 3 mile(s); GP 600 yards.
Weekly Social activities include: Bingo, breakfast club, church service, entertainmment evenings, and friendship group, organised by Residents and Retirement Living Co-ordinator. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (Pets permitted only in the bungalows).
Housing Authority: Telford & Wrekin
Social Care Authority: Telford & Wrekin

Info updated: 03/08/2015
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Telford HomeFinder. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.telfordhomefinder.co.uk/

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:
Consultation
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the garden

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

"I have worked for Wrekin Housing trust for 13 years on a number of schemes and I can honestly say Morton Court is the best scheme I have worked on; i..." Show more
"I have worked for Wrekin Housing trust for 13 years on a number of schemes and I can honestly say Morton Court is the best scheme I have worked on; it has such a lovely homely atmosphere and the residents are a pleasure to support and be around" Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019

"I moved in here 11 years ago and felt settled and welcomed straight away. The services here are great, good things going on here daily. And the Scheme..." Show more
"I moved in here 11 years ago and felt settled and welcomed straight away. The services here are great, good things going on here daily. And the Scheme Manageress (Kathy Freer) Is so helpful and friendly" Show less

Made by a resident in 2019
National Housing for Older People Awards
West Midlands region bronze award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Retirement housing 44-52 units.
Sponsor: Legal & General.
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