Markers

Retirement housing
Uffculme, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3DZ
Uffculme, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 3DZ

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Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
44 flats, bungalows, houses. Built in 1978 and renovated in 1986. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility standard properties.
Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Garden, Allotments and duck pond
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 100 yards; town centre 5 mile(s); GP 200 yards; social centre 100 yards.
Weekly Social activities, organised by residents. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (Pets are welcome, though dogs are not allowed in first floor flats).
Housing Authority: Mid Devon
Social Care Authority: Devon

Info updated: 15/12/2014
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Devon Home Choice. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.devonhomechoice.com/

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:
Activities and outings
Community spirit
Consultation
Lifestyle
Link with community at large
Overall ratings
Privacy
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the facilities
Quality of the garden
Space standards of individual apartments
Staff role and interaction

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

"I have lived here for 15 years and find Markers to be an extremely well run complex overseen by two excellent housing officers. It is a very friendly,..." Show more
"I have lived here for 15 years and find Markers to be an extremely well run complex overseen by two excellent housing officers. It is a very friendly, busy place to live. Lots of activities and welcoming to all visitors." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"Markers is a wonderful place to live. The comradeship is without doubt the best. I would not be so self confident living outside of this remarkable en..." Show more
"Markers is a wonderful place to live. The comradeship is without doubt the best. I would not be so self confident living outside of this remarkable environment. the Scheme Managers are the best. I do not think you could find anything to compare with it. Without doubt Tip Top Marks. Hoorah " Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I have been happily working here for 33 years. There is a wonderful sense of 'community' and residents and staff care so much about the scheme and the..." Show more
"I have been happily working here for 33 years. There is a wonderful sense of 'community' and residents and staff care so much about the scheme and the people who live here. We are proud of what we have achieved." Show less

Made by a staff member in 2017
National Housing for Older People Awards
National gold award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2010.
Category: Retirement housing 30-44 units.
Sponsor: Mainstay Residential.
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