Barbara Glasgow House

Retirement housing
317 Washwood Heath Road, Washwood Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2XJ
317 Washwood Heath Road, Washwood Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2XJ

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Managed by
Housing 21
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

"With easy access into the city centre from Washwood Heath, Housing 21 acquired Barbara Glasgow House in 2020 and are carrying out a full refurbishment to transform the scheme. This includes new high s..." Show more "With easy access into the city centre from Washwood Heath, Housing 21 acquired Barbara Glasgow House in 2020 and are carrying out a full refurbishment to transform the scheme. This includes new high spec bathrooms and kitchens as well as a hotel-style refurbishment of the communal lounge. The new digital warden call includes secure video door entry and a free wi-fi service for residents.

Barbara Glasgow Court has 37 apartments and offers independent living with access to communal facilities, exclusively for those aged 55 and over." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
37 flats. Built in 1984 and renovated in 2021. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Library
Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 150 yards; shop 150 yards; post office 1.5 mile(s); town centre 1.5 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 2 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Tenants organise own activities as and when required, organised by Tenants. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (on a case by case basis).
Housing Authority: Birmingham
Social Care Authority: Birmingham

Info updated: 10/08/2016
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Availability

Housing 21 welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this Court.
Managed by
Housing 21
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.

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