Howard Court

Retirement housing
Dunstable Road, Flitwick, Bedford, Beds, MK45 1HN
Dunstable Road, Flitwick, Bedford, Beds, MK45 1HN

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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

"Howard Court consists of 24 one bedroom flats for two people and all have views of the attractive gardens. The court has a pleasant communal lounge, laundry room, guest room, communal gardens and a mo..." Show more "Howard Court consists of 24 one bedroom flats for two people and all have views of the attractive gardens. The court has a pleasant communal lounge, laundry room, guest room, communal gardens and a mobile library on court every month. There are good local amenities nearby the court including a large supermarket, chemist, doctors, café and hairdressers. There are also several local pubs and takeaways. The town centre is a 10 minute walk or a short bus journey away. The main railway station is a 10 minute walk and you can be in London in 40 minutes or Brighton within two hours.

Our Court Manager Service is an important and integral part of Housing 21’s approach to supporting our residents. It is designed to offer support and security to the court and those residents on court who need it. The service is about promoting and encouraging individuals to maintain their independence in their own home.

Our Managers are also responsible for the day to day running of the court including looking after the Health & Safety, property management and resident engagement." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
24 flats. Built in 1978. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 10 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 2.5 mile(s).
Weekly Social activities include: coffee mornings, lunch club/meals, bingo, social events, outings or trips, indoor bowls, extra trips out, organised by residents' social club. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: Central Bedfordshire
Social Care Authority: Central Bedfordshire

Info updated: 02/04/2009
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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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