Jamie Cann House

Retirement housing / Extra care housing
51 Demoiselle Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9UE
51 Demoiselle Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9UE

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Manager's Description

"Jamie Cann House is situated in Ravenswood, Ipswich, Suffolk, less than 2 miles from the centre of town. The scheme was built in 2002 and has a total of thirty four self-contained one and two bedroom ..." Show more "Jamie Cann House is situated in Ravenswood, Ipswich, Suffolk, less than 2 miles from the centre of town. The scheme was built in 2002 and has a total of thirty four self-contained one and two bedroom flats, eight of which are for people with early stage dementia. All ground floor properties have french-doors opening on to patio, most leading into a secure garden area.

The scheme is on a bus route with a bus stop approximately 300 yards from the entrance. Within a five minute walk from the scheme there is a shopping parade with a health centre, chemist, two supermarkets and smaller shops." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing / Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Orwell Housing Association
34 flats. Built in 2002. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff (24 hours, 7 days) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Conservatory, Hobby room, Activities room, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 300 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s).
Scheme for, or of particular interest to: 8 flats for people with dementia, 2 flats intermediate care. Regular Social activities include: church services, Bingo, quizzes, teas, lunches, small group activities, lunch club. Meal(s) available (independent chef available 4 days a week). New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Ipswich
Social Care Authority: Suffolk

Info updated: 12/03/2018
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Gateway to Homechoice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: http://www.gatewaytohomechoice.org.uk/

Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards

"Everybody that works here this includes the gardener, admin, cook, cares, team leaders, management we all work as a team and we all want what is best ..." Show more
"Everybody that works here this includes the gardener, admin, cook, cares, team leaders, management we all work as a team and we all want what is best for the tenant." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019

"Friendly. Fun. Caring. Makes me smile everyday. "
Made by a staff member in 2019

"We are like one big happy family here. We treat all our tenants as if they were our parents or grandparents. We try and make every day a special day w..." Show more
"We are like one big happy family here. We treat all our tenants as if they were our parents or grandparents. We try and make every day a special day with lots of laughter and fun. We ensure that we are client focused at all times. I love it here." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019
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