CARDIGAN EXTRA CARE HOUSING PROJECT

A new style of living for the over 55s

Click here for a bird's eye 'flight' over the Cardigan development.

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Family Housing, working in partnership with Ceredigion County Council, are creating an exciting new housing development with 21st century style and innovation. The scheme in Cardigan, which is due for completion in 2011, will create a new style of living for the over 55s.

One that -

Provides a setting which enables people to develop their own community
Creates a sense of place
Creates a sense of belonging and ownership
Encourages lively contact with the wider community.

The Scheme design

Scheme design features include:

The maximum use of natural daylight in circulation areas
Attractive landscaped grounds for sitting and relaxing
Wheelchair access to all areas including lifts to all floors
Advanced technology enabling access to emergency assistance 24 hours a day
A range of flexible on-site services to meet various and changing needs
On-site Care & Support team

The Apartments

48 self-contained one and two bedroomed apartments.

Individually designed to make use of daylight and views.
Fitted Kitchens
Large Bathrooms
Under floor heating
Fully wheelchair accessible
Intercom alarm system
High level insulation

The Facilities

The scheme will have a range of facilities providing opportunities for a leisure, social and community activities.

Community meeting room
Bistro
Hair dressing Salon
Small Shop
Craft and Hobby Room
Library/ Computer Suite
Therapy Room
Guest Suite
Quiet areas for casual conversation

Care and Support

Family Housing Association have over 30 years of specialist housing management and support experience. Our Scheme Manager will be responsible for the management of the scheme including:-

Coordinating Care and Support services
Creating links with the community in Cardigan and beyond
Assisting tenants to make the maximum use of the extensive facilities.
Encouraging tenants to participate fully in the management of the scheme

Part of the community - not a community apart

Ref: Click here to view Family Housing Association's Hazel Court project (This opens a new page)