Darcy House

Extra care housing
Jack Jones Way, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6GE
Jack Jones Way, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6GE

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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, London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, who can be contacted on 0208 227 5088.

Dagenham is home to Darcy House, an Extra Care development offering 52 retirement properties for over 55s. The design of the estate is very eco-friendly, with grass roofs, solar panels and wind turbines. The purpose built apartments and bungalows are sited close to local shops, a doctor’s surgery and bus routes.

Benefits here include attractive landscaped gardens, residents’ lounge, laundry and lift access to upper floors. Midday meals can also be enjoyed in the on-site restaurant. Plus there’s an on-site manager who looks after buildings/grounds maintenance and can offer advice on further support available.

Optional activities on the estate include coffee mornings, entertainment evenings, games sessions and trips out, making this a fun and sociable place to live. You are most welcome to register your interest for Darcy House." Show less

Main Facts

Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
52 flats, bungalows. Built in 2008. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 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, Activities room, Shop, Hairdressing salon, Library, Assisted bathing facility, multiuse room
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 600 yards; shop 700 yards; post office 700 yards; town centre 1 mile(s); GP 700 yards.
Regular Social activities include: bingo, coffee mornings, quiz nights, entertainment, fish & chip evenings, organised by support workers & residents. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to prior approval and conditions).
Housing Authority: Barking & Dagenham
Social Care Authority: Barking & Dagenham
Architects: MEPK Architects

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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