Fernhill Court

Extra care housing
Oakmount Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2ER
Oakmount Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2ER

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Manager's Description

"Fernhill Court is an extra care scheme set up to provide care and housing related support to elderly people who are finding it increasingly difficult to cope due to physical frailty, enabling them to ..." Show more "Fernhill Court is an extra care scheme set up to provide care and housing related support to elderly people who are finding it increasingly difficult to cope due to physical frailty, enabling them to maintain independence in a home of their own. Tenants have their own flat within the scheme and receive care from staff according to their needs as specified in their care plan.

Applications to live at Fernhill Court can normally only be accepted from prospective tenants who are:

* Over 60 years of age
* Registered on the Hampshire Homechoice Register
* Have their needs assessed by Hampshire County
Council Adult Services to make sure the care and
support available at Fernhill Court is suitable.
* Live in the Borough of Eastleigh or have a strong
local connection." Show less

Main Facts

Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Radis Community Care (Fernhill Court ECH)
27 flats. Built in 1980 and renovated in 2002. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Visiting management staff (twice daily housing support visits), Non-resident management staff (24 hours) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Assisted bathing facility
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Coffee mornings, bingo etc. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Eastleigh
Social Care Authority: Hampshire

Info updated: 19/12/2016
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Hampshire Home Choice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.hampshirehomechoice.org.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:
Number / size of facilities
Privacy
Quality of the facilities
Quality of the garden
Safety and security
Staff role and interaction
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