The Orchards

Extra care housing
Beech Park, Brandon, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8GD
Beech Park, Brandon, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8GD

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Anchor
We believe that later life is for living

Helping people enjoy later life is our passion. It has been for 60 years. And today, we offer an impressive choice of housing, care homes and services at almost 1,700 locations across England.

Manager's Description

"For most of our Extra Care Housing estates we have agreements with the local authority to let a percentage of our vacant properties to people nominated by them. Anchor’s agreement for this estate is..." Show more "For most of our Extra Care Housing estates we have agreements with the local authority to let a percentage of our vacant properties to people nominated by them. Anchor’s agreement for this estate is that all of the allocations are managed by the local authority, Durham County Council, who can be contacted on 03000 26 0000.

Located in a pleasant residential area close to the edge of town, The Orchards in Brandon comprises a range of 45 Extra Care retirement apartments. You’ll enjoy use of a wide variety of on-site facilities including a residents’ lounge, hair salon and guest room. Midday meals can be enjoyed in the on-site restaurant, which offers a choice of food.

Situated within strolling distance of open green space, the properties are convenient for local shops, amenities and transport links. The estate manager is on-site every week day to assist with any queries you may have and also arrange any maintenance required for the buildings and grounds.

Frequent social events and trips out add to the friendly and inclusive environment of The Orchards, while Durham Council provides weekly entertainment." Show less

Main Facts

Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Reablement South and Extra Care
45 flats. Built in 2004. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff, Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Cafe/bistro, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 0.5 mile(s); shop 20 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 6 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 6 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Durham Council create weekly entertainment. Meal(s) available (All meals). New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to prior approval and conditions).
Housing Authority: Durham
Social Care Authority: Durham

Info updated: 15/05/2021
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Availability

Anchor welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this extra care housing scheme.
Managed by
Anchor
We believe that later life is for living

Helping people enjoy later life is our passion. It has been for 60 years. And today, we offer an impressive choice of housing, care homes and services at almost 1,700 locations across England.

Memberships
ARCO: The manager of this facility is a member of Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO), the main body representing the retirement community sector the UK.
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