Poppyfields

Extra care housing
Chapman Way, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2PF
Chapman Way, Eynesbury, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 2PF

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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, Huntingdonshire District Council, who can be contacted on 01480 388219.

Poppyfields in St Neots offers a range of 34 one bed properties with access to a wide variety of on-site facilities. These include a lounge, restaurant, hairdressers, hobbies room and a guest room for visiting friends and family. This site is next to a large Tesco superstore and a short bus journey from the centre of the town.

An on-site manager looks after the upkeep of the buildings and gardens, as well as helping you to access further help and support if you need it. Optional activities on the estate include coffee mornings, entertainment evenings, games sessions and film shows, making this a fun and sociable place to live." Show less

Main Facts

Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
Care provider: Radis Community Care
34 flats. Built in 2004. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room, Activities room, Shop, Assisted bathing facility
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 440 yards; shop 220 yards; post office 1 mile(s); town centre 2 mile(s); GP 25 yards; social centre 1 mile(s).
Scheme for, or of particular interest to: Active inclusion encouraged & participation with local BME communities. Regular Social activities include: Exercise class, coffee mornings, bingo, film viewing, guest speakers, games afternoons, musical recitals, organised by Social Committee, Support Worker & Estate Manager. Meal(s) available (lunch 7 days a week). New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to prior approval and conditions).
Housing Authority: Huntingdonshire
Social Care Authority: Cambridgeshire

Info updated: 15/05/2021
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Availability

Anchor welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this extra care housing scheme.

Residents' views

A number of residents have 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:
Number / size of facilities
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Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Staff role and interaction
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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