Kina House

Retirement housing
7 Pilgrims Way, East Ham, London, E6 1HJ
7 Pilgrims Way, East Ham, London, E6 1HJ

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Manager's Description

"This is a unique project that caters for a wide range of needs, including those of frail elders, through the provision of extra services like meals. We provide extensive support to both client group..." Show more "This is a unique project that caters for a wide range of needs, including those of frail elders, through the provision of extra services like meals. We provide extensive support to both client groups by working closely with social services, families and local voluntary support networks to ensure they are able to fully partake in employment, cultural and social activities and have a lifestyle that is independent, sustainable and healthy." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
23 flats. Built in 2000. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom.
on-site care staff, Non-resident management staff (7 days) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Stair lift(s), Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 20 yards; shop 10 yards; post office 200 yards; town centre 100 yards; GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 0.5 mile(s).
Scheme for, or of particular interest to: Elderly people, and adults with learning difficulties. Regular social activities include: Games, coffee morning, trips, outings, Wii fitness sessions, art & craft activities, movie afternoons, attend external community activities along with staff, regular residents meeting/seminar, and snooker, organised by on-site staff. Meal(s) available (7 day part-board). New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Newham
Social Care Authority: Newham

Info updated: 19/10/2020
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Choice Homes. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.ellcchoicehomes.org.uk/content/Ourpartners/Newham

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

"The diversity is fantastic, location is great, Residents are a mix of mild Learning disability and elderly they compliment each other with assisting e..." Show more
"The diversity is fantastic, location is great, Residents are a mix of mild Learning disability and elderly they compliment each other with assisting each other with daily tasks, it is a pleasure to work here and I am proud to work here too " Show less

Made by a staff member in 2019

"everyone is kind and nice in kina house. "
Made by a resident in 2017

"I like my own flat and I like the people living here."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I like Kina House"
Made by a resident in 2017

"This is a fantastic place."
Made by a resident in 2017

"People, services, equipment, staff, friends."
Made by a resident in 2017

"This place is fantastic to live in & we have many activities every day to keep us busy."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I feel free to move around, feel at home. Office staff & kitchen staff make me feel that I belong to them; I do feel it. A homely atmosphere."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I get looked after. Very nice."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I am a retired widow, children living far. I want my own place. Kina House is very nice and comfortable. Staff very good, looking after us well."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I like here because they are homes and very good, very supportive people."
Made by a resident in 2017

"It is a very clean & tidy place. The staff and people are friendly, and the location of the place is very central."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I like working in this environment with my residents and looking after them. We organized lots of activities and try to engaged them. This scheme is l..." Show more
"I like working in this environment with my residents and looking after them. We organized lots of activities and try to engaged them. This scheme is located at the heart of high street where all the shops and mall are nearby. " Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017

"I love working at kina house. We have the best team working spirit at kina house, which I haven't seen anywhere else. "
Made by a staff member in 2017

"I always get support from my colleagues and residents are friendly as well"
Made by a staff member in 2017

"I love my home. Everyone is very friendly here. I don't want to move from Kina House ever. "
Made by a resident in 2017

"Very friendly environment to work with fantastic residents. "
Made by a staff member in 2017

"Both Elderly and LD residents live in this scheme. All residents are very co-operative with staffs. Residents are very friendly with each other and tr..." Show more
"Both Elderly and LD residents live in this scheme. All residents are very co-operative with staffs. Residents are very friendly with each other and treat each other as part of their own family. Its very rewarding to work in such friendly atmosphere. . " Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017
National Housing for Older People Awards
National commended award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2017.
Category: Retirement housing under 25 units.
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