Chester View

Extra care housing
Ouston Lane, Ouston, Co Durham, DH2 1GD
Ouston Lane, Ouston, Co Durham, DH2 1GD

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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 the County Durham village of Ouston, Chester View has a range of 36 Extra Care retirement apartments to offer you. The apartments enjoy use of a wide range of on-site facilities, including shared gardens, residents’ lounge, hair salon and guest room. The one and two bedroom properties are also handy for local shops, amenities and bus routes.

An on-site manager looks after the daily upkeep of the buildings and grounds, and can also assist you with accessing further help and support if required. You will have plenty of chances to meet with your neighbours at the regular games sessions, coffee mornings, entertainment evenings and trips out that take place." Show less

Main Facts

Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Durham County Council
36 flats. Built in 2004. 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, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 0.25 mile(s); post office 0.25 mile(s); town centre 3 mile(s); GP 2 mile(s); social centre 3 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: weekly programme detailing what's on., organised by scheme staff, tenants & Create (Activities organisation). Meal(s) available (3 course hot lunch every day plus breakfast / bistro on purchase basis). New residents accepted from 55 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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