Maple Court

Extra care housing
Gloucester Road, Consett, Durham, DH8 7GD
Gloucester Road, Consett, Durham, DH8 7GD

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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.

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.

Ideal for people wanting to live in a quiet location, Maple Court is set in Consett on the edge of the Pennines. Providing a real alternative to residential care, the estate comprises 45 purpose built Extra Care apartments for the over 55s.

An on-site manager is on hand to offer support and assistance, as well as looking after the upkeep of the buildings and grounds. Benefits include a wide range of on-site facilities, such as a residents’ lounge, hair salon, guest room and beautiful landscaped gardens.

Midday meals are available from the restaurant. You may also enjoy the social activities on offer, which include coffee mornings, entertainment evenings, games sessions and trips out. A mobile library visits every third Wednesday and is very popular." Show less

Main Facts

Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
45 flats. Built in 2004. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes 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, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 150 yards; post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 0.5 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Entertainment x 1 per month, trips, social nights, bingo, organised by Residents & County Council staff. Meal(s) available (Breakfast/Evening meal on pay as you go. Lunch provided as part of tenancy). 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.

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

"We have a great mix of residents with all different needs and abilities but between the staff and the volunteers we always manage to provide fun activ..." Show more
"We have a great mix of residents with all different needs and abilities but between the staff and the volunteers we always manage to provide fun activities for ALL. The scheme has a Family feel will everyone getting along together. A great place to work & live" Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017
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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