Sycamore Lodge

Retirement housing / Extra care housing
Briar Close, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7ES
Briar Close, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7ES

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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 the town of Spennymoor, Sycamore Lodge comprises a range of 36 Extra Care retirement apartments. Here you will find a wide range of on-site facilities which include shared gardens, residents’ lounge, hair salon, a treatment room and guest room.

A professional estate manager takes care of buildings and grounds maintenance, and can also help should you require access to further help and support. There are optional social activities to take part in such as games sessions and coffee mornings, giving you an opportunity to get to know the neighbours!" Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing / Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Durham County Council
37 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, Cafe/bistro, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 400 yards; post office 400 yards; town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 0.5 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Activities co-ordinator on site 18.5 hours p/w. Activities daily, organised by CREATE. Meal(s) available (Lunch as part of tenancy. Breakfast & tea optional). 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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