Walker Grange

Extra care housing
Central Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 9RY
Central Avenue, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 9RY

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Manager's Description

"To find out more about Walker Grange and how to apply to live there please phone 0121 569 4952."

Main Facts

Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
37 flats. Built in 1991 and renovated in 2006. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Extra Care Sheltered scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Visiting management staff (staff on site 24/7), Non-resident management staff (7 days) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Community centre, Hairdressing salon, Library, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 400 yards; town centre 2 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: bingo, trips, arts & crafts etc, organised by staff and tenants. Meal(s) available (lunch - 7 days per week). New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced (no pets policy).
Housing Authority: Sandwell
Social Care Authority: Sandwell

Info updated: 23/04/2014
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Sandwell CBL. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/info/200226/find_a_home/2469/rent_a_council_property

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:
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