The Firs

Retirement housing
Maxstoke Lane, Meriden, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7NT
Maxstoke Lane, Meriden, Coventry, West Midlands, CV7 7NT

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Manager's Description

"The Firs is a Retirement Living scheme consisting of 34 spacious one bedroom flats on ground and first floor.

Flats benefit from there own entrance accessed off an internal corridor for added secu..." Show more
"The Firs is a Retirement Living scheme consisting of 34 spacious one bedroom flats on ground and first floor.

Flats benefit from there own entrance accessed off an internal corridor for added security.

The scheme is ideally situated, with strong transport links The Firs is located less than 7 miles away from Birmingham, Coventry and Solihull with the nearest bus stop a mere 20 yards away. Shops include supermarkets, a post office, newsagents, pharmacies, banks and cafes are less than a five minute walk from the scheme.

The community room at The Firs is available for hire by external agencies. Please contact us for more information on: 01202 319119

When you’re a resident in one of our Retirement Living schemes you’re provided with a level of support that enables you to remain living independently however, living in a Stonewater property is different to residing in a general needs property. All Retirement Living residents receive the following as part of their tenancy with us:

• A community alarm service for out of hours support (managed 24/7)
• Housing-related support which assists residents to remain independent at home. Our Service Delivery Officers are available to signpost residents to other agencies as needed to help sustain independence.
• Effective housing management and tenancy sustainment services – our Service Delivery Officers can act as mediator between Stonewater, assisting with housing services Eg rent or problems with neighbours
• Low level support services that provide improved health and wellbeing.
• Health and Safety building checks.

Applicants for a flat in this scheme will need to undertake an eligibility assessment.

For more information about this scheme please call us on 01202 319119" Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
34 flats. Built in 1975 and renovated in 2003. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hairdressing salon, Library
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 100 yards; post office 200 yards; town centre 1 mile(s); GP 100 yards; social centre 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Weekly coffee mornings, organised by Residents. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Solihull
Social Care Authority: Solihull

Info updated: 27/10/2017
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Solihull Home Options. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.solihullhomeoptions.org.uk/Data/ASPPages/1/34.aspx
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