Wellwood House
Hendre Farm Drive, Ringland, Newport, South Wales, NP19 9LA
Hendre Farm Drive, Ringland, Newport, South Wales, NP19 9LA
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Manager's Description
"Wellwood House Extra Care scheme provides a real alternative to residential care, allowing frail older people to live independently in their own self-contained apartment with access to a home care ser..." Show more "Wellwood House Extra Care scheme provides a real alternative to residential care, allowing frail older people to live independently in their own self-contained apartment with access to a home care service that is based on site. The rent and se5rvice charge include the provision of a midday meal seven days a week.For further information about Wellwood House or the services we iffer to older people please contact Gragam Cockeram, Service Manager, on 01633 280241 or email graham.cockeram@linc-cymru.co.uk" Show less
Main Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
40 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 and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Activities room, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Library
Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 5 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 0.5 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: concert eveings, bingo, coffee mornings, and day trips. Meal(s) available (lunch available in restaurant style facility - friends/family welcome). New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Newport
Social Care Authority: Newport
Info updated: 15/10/2014
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Availability
Check with Linc-Cymru Housing Association - none notified to EAC - Advertise vacancies / sales.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: Quality of the building and facilities
Staff role and interaction
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"The staff are very friendly and support the tenants ensuring that they enjoy their stay in the scheme"
Made by a staff member in 2019
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Very caring. Nice comfortable flats. Plenty to do. Really enjoy it here."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Very happy. everyone is so nice. Safe and comfortable."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Staff are great, feel safe and comfortable. Good food."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Food good. Flat is very nice. Happy in Wellwood."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Good staff; well looked after. Very happy here."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Good flat, good staff. Very well looked after."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"People are nice. It's safe. Good food."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"It's a lovely place. The food is very good. The staff are all very friendly. I feel very safe here."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Very nice. Everyone is lovely. Food good. Staff are great."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Lovely sized flats; feel very safe here."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Feel safe and happy. Good staff. Very nice flat."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Settled in well here, and have been happy since. Staff are very good; food is lovely."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Love living here; good staff and very happy."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"You can come and go as you please. Happy with food and choice of meals."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Very happy in Wellwood; good staff and well looked after."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Lovely place to live; very happy with flat and area. Looked after very well."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"The food is good and we always get it on time. The staff are very helpful and friendly. I feel safe living here."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Lovely place; always someone here when I want them, and staff are very good."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Housing-with-care under 41 units.
Sponsor: FirstPort.
Category: Housing-with-care under 41 units.
Sponsor: FirstPort.
Memberships
RNIB Visibly Better: This scheme has achieved the RNIB Visibly Better accreditation for inclusive design
