Priory Court

Extra care housing
Manor Gardens, Wardley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8WL
Manor Gardens, Wardley, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 8WL

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Managed by
Housing 21
Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care

Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.

Manager's Description

"Priory Court offers a friendly and welcoming living environment in the quiet area of Wardley in Gateshead, with excellent transport links to nearby towns. Close to the court, there is a leisure centre..." Show more "Priory Court offers a friendly and welcoming living environment in the quiet area of Wardley in Gateshead, with excellent transport links to nearby towns. Close to the court, there is a leisure centre, Wardley Social Club and a cinema, as well as a number of churches, doctors surgeries, dentists and bank services. It is also a short trip to the Washington Wetland Centre, where visitors can get close to rare and exotic birds and mammals, and explore different wetland habitats. The nearby Metro Station, Pelaw, provides links to the Metro Centre, Newcastle, Sunderland and South Shields. There are bus stops right outside the court for visits to local shops and Gateshead town centre.

Priory Court’s gardens feature a large lawn with seating areas. Residents can take part in gardening. Inside, the court features a residents’ lounge and kitchen, a communal laundry, guest room and lift. There is a large car park to the side of the court.

Our Court Manager Service is an important and integral part of Housing 21’s approach to supporting our residents. It is designed to offer support and security to the court and those residents on court who need it. The service is about promoting and encouraging individuals to maintain their independence in their own home.

Our Managers are also responsible for the day to day running of the court including looking after the Health & Safety, property management and resident engagement." Show less

Main Facts

Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Housing 21
40 flats. Built in 2002. Sizes 1 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, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Community centre, Cafe/bistro, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 5 yards; post office 800 yards; town centre 1 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Activities at Priory Court include arts and crafts sessions, bingo, card making and a movie club. Age Concern visits every Thursday for a coffee afternoon.. Meal(s) available (lunch in restaurant).
Housing Authority: Gateshead
Social Care Authority: Gateshead

Info updated: 14/03/2018
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Availability

Housing 21 welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this Court.

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

"Good clean facility, well managed. "
Made by a visitor in 2019

"To, House Managers, Staff, Visitors & Volunteers, All, they very hard work, throughout 24 hours every day, months & every year."
Made by a resident in 2019

"Very homely, pleasant, dedicated staff. Well organised management. Various social activities for residents."
Made by a resident in 2017
Managed by
Housing 21
Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care

Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.

National Housing for Older People Awards
North East region gold award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Housing-with-care under 41 units.
Sponsor: FirstPort.
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