Oban Court

Whinbush Way, Darlington, Co. Durham DL1 3PT. Housing with care

Managed by: Darlington Borough Council

Manager's description

“Oban Court has been extensively refurbished to a very high standard of self contained accommodation with a range of additional services such as a wide and spacious hall area, communal facilities, dining area with coffee bar, and all flats have new kitchens and flat floor showers installed. Oban Court is opposite the Asda supermarket and next to a Doctors Surgery and Chemist. There are two local public houses which serve food nearby. Regular bus services operate directly outside the building. Who can live here? - if you live in the Darlington area and a) are over 50 years old in most cases, and b) are physically or mentally frail and are eligible for Social Services help. All applicants need to complete a housing application form and an Extra Care Form, and Social Services will carry out a Community Care Assessment. At present, priority is given to people whose needs require a high level of care....” show more


Main facts

  • Housing with care
  • 32 flats. Built in 1978 and renovated in 2005. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties
  • Extra Care scheme with resident management staff and community alarm service
  • Lift, lounge, dining room, laundry, guest facilities, garden, community centre
  • Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 10 yards; shop 75 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 3 mile(s); GP 10 yards
  • Regular social activities include Bingo, coffee morning, exercise, afternoon tea, various trips, eveing entertainment, organised by warden. Some meals available (hot two course lunch served daily). New residents accepted from 50 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced
  • Rent (social landlord)

Info updated: 30/01/2007. Update info

Enquire about living here

0800 389 1227

Properties available?

Check with Darlington Borough Council - none notified to EAC.


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Location

Whinbush Way, Darlington, Co. Durham DL1 3PT

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