Aberavon Court

Retirement housing
Michna Street, Aberavon, Port Talbot, South Wales, SA12 6UJ
Michna Street, Aberavon, Port Talbot, South Wales, SA12 6UJ

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Manager's Description

"Located in Port Talbot, Aberavon Court is an attractive, sheltered housing complex of 40 self-contained one bedroom flats. Each flat is designed for easy living with a light, spacious, airy feeling. T..." Show more "Located in Port Talbot, Aberavon Court is an attractive, sheltered housing complex of 40 self-contained one bedroom flats. Each flat is designed for easy living with a light, spacious, airy feeling. The flats are self-contained and are specifically for older people. Each flat has its own bathroom, kitchen, bedroom and living room. Communal facilities are available to all residents, such as a residents' lounge, furnished guest bedrooms and laundry facilities. The Scheme Manager has an office on site and works Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week which are flexible. Outside of the Scheme Managers' working hours, the scheme is linked to a Control Centre who can deal with any emergencies which may arise in their absence. The tenants at Aberavon Court enjoy the opportunity to take part in a wide range of social activities, such as coffee mornings, fashion shows, day trips and bingo, and much more. Aberavon Court offers high quality living within easy reach of Port Talbot town, which is a short bus ride away. The scheme is a short distance from the beach and shops. Activities Coffee mornings Fashion shows Day trips Bingo Aberavon Court Facilities Communal Kitchen Communal lounge Guest bedroom Communal Laundry Room CCTV & Door entry system Parking Services Support of the Scheme Manager Link to Emergency Control Centre 24 hours For more information contact: By email: contact.centre@linc-cymru.co.uk By telephone: 0800 072 0966" Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
40 flats. Built in 1986. Sizes 1 bedroom. Includes wheelchair standard properties.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 300 yards; shop 200 yards; post office 800 yards; town centre 800 yards; GP 600 yards; social centre 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: bingo, coffee mornings etc. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: Neath Port Talbot
Social Care Authority: Neath Port Talbot

Info updated: 20/09/2013
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Residents' views

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National Housing for Older People Awards
National commended award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2015.
Category: Retirement housing 40-49 units.
Sponsor: Retirement Homesearch.
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