St Crispin Village
St Thomas Street, Off St Crispin Drive, Duston, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 4RB
St Thomas Street, Off St Crispin Drive, Duston, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 4RB
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Manager's Description
"This village development is a partnership between Touchstone Housing Association, Northampton Borough Council, Northamptonshire County Council and The ExtraCare Charitable Trust. It is home to more th..." Show more "This village development is a partnership between Touchstone Housing Association, Northampton Borough Council, Northamptonshire County Council and The ExtraCare Charitable Trust. It is home to more than 300 local older people and will also be used by hundreds more people from the wider community who will be able to visit on a daily basis. The facilities in the Village will include a restaurant, bar, village hall, gym and Jacuzzi." Show lessMain Facts
Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord) and Shared Ownership and Leasehold
Care provider: EMH Care and Support Limited
270 flats, bungalows. Built in 2006. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Retirement Living Plus scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff (24 hours, 7 days) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room, Activities room, Cafe/bistro, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Jacuzzi, Bar/pub, Library, Assisted bathing facility, village hall, billiards room, IT suite, well being room
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 3 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: 10 activities per day, organised by staff and residents. Meal(s) available (on site restaurant). New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted.
Housing Authority: West Northamptonshire
Social Care Authority: West Northamptonshire
Architects: Hulme Upright
Info updated: 27/06/2018
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Residents' views
A resident has 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:Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"The staff are such a team and nothing is too much for them.
They look after the residents, the volunteers and each other."
Made by a volunteer in 2017
Made by a volunteer in 2017
"It has been my home for 10 years. I have warmth, security and all I need, day or night. The staff are extremely helpful."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"A fantastic place full of diversity and community spirit, A Place that is inclusive and supportive to all our resident's, families and friends."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Its a friendly place to live with lots of activities going on. "
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Great friendly place to work"
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Great place to live . Feel safe;, meet with other residents when ever you want to go. Should the day arrive when I need care it's all under one roof a..." Show more
"Great place to live . Feel safe;, meet with other residents when ever you want to go. Should the day arrive when I need care it's all under one roof and the care team are lovely .We have wonderful ASW ladies Plus my dog loves all the fuss." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Great place to live . Feel safe;, meet with other residents when ever you want to go. Should the day arrive when I need care it's all under one roof and the care team are lovely .We have wonderful ASW ladies Plus my dog loves all the fuss." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"St Crispin is a welcoming and homely village. We may be big but so are our hearts so we take an extra kindness and loving touch when we support all ou..." Show more
"St Crispin is a welcoming and homely village. We may be big but so are our hearts so we take an extra kindness and loving touch when we support all our residents that live here. I have worked here for 7 years and I wouldn't be anywhere else." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"St Crispin is a welcoming and homely village. We may be big but so are our hearts so we take an extra kindness and loving touch when we support all our residents that live here. I have worked here for 7 years and I wouldn't be anywhere else." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Great environment with fantastic activities and entertainment. "
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"It is a vibrant and happy environment aimed at creating better lives for older people"
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Lovely place to work, wonderful colleuges and fantastic residents "
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Having worked at St Crispin for 12 months now I can honestly say I have never worked with such committed staff to achieving the company goals and maki..." Show more
"Having worked at St Crispin for 12 months now I can honestly say I have never worked with such committed staff to achieving the company goals and making better lives for older people. One moment in particular stays with me, one member of staff had so much work on this" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Having worked at St Crispin for 12 months now I can honestly say I have never worked with such committed staff to achieving the company goals and making better lives for older people. One moment in particular stays with me, one member of staff had so much work on this" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Amazing people from residents to staff to volunteers. All working together to create better lives for older people."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"IT IS AN EXCELLENT PLACE. SAFER HOUSING FOR THE OLDER PERSON"
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
