Russell Gardens

Retirement housing
Didsbury Road Estate, Heaton Norris, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK4 2AL
Didsbury Road Estate, Heaton Norris, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK4 2AL

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Manager's Description

"For more information and advice on availability and how to apply contact Homechoice on 0161 474 2975 or email homechoice@stockporthomes.org."

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
33 flats. Built in 1947. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Garden, residents kitchen
Access to site not so easy. Distances: bus stop 0.5 mile(s); shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 2 mile(s).
Weekly Social activities include: e coffee and chat events, health and fitness activities, computer training, lunch clubs, craft activities and scheme outings. Social activities at schemes are open to older people in the wider community.. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Stockport
Social Care Authority: Stockport

Info updated: 11/11/2015
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Homechoice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: http://www.stockporthomes.org/find-a-home/homes-to-rent/homechoice/

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:
Community spirit
Lifestyle
Link with community at large
Maintenance
Practicality of the individual apartments
Privacy
Quality of design
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Staff role and interaction
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