Irwell House
Cowpe Road, Waterfoot, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7AL
Cowpe Road, Waterfoot, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7AL
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Manager's Description
"Irwell House is a four storey sheltered scheme comprising of 34 individual flat some single and some double occupancy, located in Waterfoot, Rossendale, lucky to be situated next to the River Irwell w..." Show more "Irwell House is a four storey sheltered scheme comprising of 34 individual flat some single and some double occupancy, located in Waterfoot, Rossendale, lucky to be situated next to the River Irwell which runs both sides of Irwell house. We are close to local amenities and a good mixture of local shops, bus stop 200 yards ; town centre 0.3 miles GP 200 yards. The scheme has a lot of activities on site that are run by the residents, including trips out, luncheon clubs and coffee mornings, social evenings, quiz nights, film nightThe scheme has a communal lounge and kitchen. Small lounge situated upstairs and communal laundry. The scheme has a lift to all floors. Outside we have gardens with seating areas and opportunity for customers to get involved if they enjoy gardening or a lazy afternoon enjoying the sun." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
34 flats. Built in 1994. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Visiting management staff (out of hours cover provided by mobile response), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hairdressing salon, Library
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 200 yards; post office 0.3 mile(s); town centre 0.3 mile(s); GP 200 yards; social centre 0.5 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: coffee mornings, quiz, bingo, film nights, keep fit classes, and Age UK luncheon club, organised by residents. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: Rossendale
Social Care Authority: Lancashire
Info updated: 07/02/2023
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called B-with-us. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.b-with-us.com/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: Activities and outings
Community spirit
Consultation
Convenience of the location
Lifestyle
Link with community at large
Maintenance
Number / size of facilities
Overall ratings
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the garden
Staff role and interaction
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"warm cosy , safe and more importantly the company, we have activities almost every day, we have support 24 hours a day, the staff are fantastic, we ar..." Show more
"warm cosy , safe and more importantly the company, we have activities almost every day, we have support 24 hours a day, the staff are fantastic, we are all very happy and very lucky to live here " Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"warm cosy , safe and more importantly the company, we have activities almost every day, we have support 24 hours a day, the staff are fantastic, we are all very happy and very lucky to live here " Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Staff on site work Monday to Friday, she cannot do enough for us, we feel safe and secure and above all else we feel we are part of a community we ha..." Show more
"Staff on site work Monday to Friday, she cannot do enough for us, we feel safe and secure and above all else we feel we are part of a community we have lots of in house activities , it is dementia friendly and we have a say ." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Staff on site work Monday to Friday, she cannot do enough for us, we feel safe and secure and above all else we feel we are part of a community we have lots of in house activities , it is dementia friendly and we have a say ." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019