Rohan Court
Chelmsford,
CHP
Description of Scheme
Rohan court is a modern two story building with a wheelchair accessible lift, set within landscaped grounds in South Woodham ferrers. All apartments are fitted with Telecare provision, monitored 24/7 and the services of a Scheme Manager are available Monday to Friday during normal working hours.
Care UK provide the care to each of the extra care apartments, they are on site 24 hours and are linked to the emergency alarm system to respond immediately to an emergency.
All fixtures and fittings are maintained to a high standard.
Social events are regularly held in the residents lounge , a weekly day care centre is run from the scheme, local residents are transported into this event. Exercise classes which promote healthy living are held weekly.
Where Is It?
Rohan Court is a modern style development built in 1991 situated in a new housing development, with good transport links to South Woodham Ferrers town centre, and to Chelmsford.
Residents Information
"I feel independent again."
"I now have a sense of security knowing someone is nearby".
"The extra care scheme is ideal for me as I feel safe and secure, because I am registered blind it has made a great difference to my life allowing me to be more independent than I ever thought possible."
Key Information
Location
Chelmsford
Local Social Services Authority
Essex
Region
National, Eastern
Year Funded
2005/6
Cost
£0.5m
DH Fund
ECH
Proximity
Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 75 yards; shop 75 yards; post office 0.7 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 1 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s).
Relevant Local Strategy
Click here to read The Essex Strategy (the Countywide Sustainable Community Strategy which the county council is required to prepare, in consultation with partners. It is an 'umbrella' document for the activities of all the key partners in Essex and has been compiled from the views of Essex people, showing a vision of the sustainable development of Essex into the medium term future.
Care Services
Extra Care scheme with non-resident management staff and community alarm service
Facilities
- Lift
- Lounge
- Laundry
- Guest facilities
- Garden
- Hobby room
- Library
Key Features
Properties
36 flats. Sizes 1bed. Built in 1991. Renovated in 2007.
Tenure
Rent (social landlord)
Address
Meriadoc Drive
South Woodham
Chelmsford
Essex
CM3 5ZY
Scheme Location Map
Partners
Housing Provider
CHP
Architects
JMArchitects
Care Provider
CHP
Local Social Services Authority
Essex
Developer
Chelmsford Borough Council
Contractor
CHP