Barstow House

Extra care housing
5 St Benedict Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 1YA
5 St Benedict Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 1YA

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Manager's Description

"Barstow House is situated within sight of the city walls, just off Nunnery Lane. It is covered by the sheltered housing with care service.

There are 32 flats on three floors. Flats on the upper flo..." Show more
"Barstow House is situated within sight of the city walls, just off Nunnery Lane. It is covered by the sheltered housing with care service.

There are 32 flats on three floors. Flats on the upper floors can be reached by either lift or stairs. The lift is suitable for people who use wheelchairs. Two of the flats are two-bedroomed, and three flats on the ground floor are specially adapted for residents with disabilities. One of these also has two bedrooms." Show less

Main Facts

Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
32 flats. Built in 1960 and renovated in 1999. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Extra Care scheme with 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, Hairdressing salon, Library, Assisted bathing facility, Wifi in communal lounge
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 176 yards; post office 200 yards; town centre 0.6 mile(s); GP 350 yards.
Scheme for, or of particular interest to: elderly, disabled people requiring support to maintain independence. Weekly Social activities include: There are a range of activities for all to join in such as bingo, coffee afternoon and any other activity that the Scheme Manager organises, organised by Scheme Manager. Meal(s) available (lunch 7 days a week if required). New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced (the welfare of the pet needs to be taken into consideration).
Housing Authority: York
Social Care Authority: York

Info updated: 25/11/2015
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