Sankey Manor
Great Sankey,
Golden Gates Housing Ltd
Description of Scheme
All the bathrooms have level access showers.
System is fully compatible with assistive technology such as fall detectors, motion sensors etc.
A scooter store facility is attached to the scheme with a charging facility
Where Is It?
The scheme is located within an existing active community on a council estate with the houses built in the 1940s and the bungalows in the 1950s. A large proportion of the houses have been purchased under the Right to Buy scheme.
Residents Information
"I like being in my own home & feeling a lot safer knowing that staff are on site."
"I enjoy living here it's given me a new lease of life. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff."
"I really enjoy living here the tenants & staff are all nice. The staff can't do enough for you."
"It's nice & friendly here, the staff are very good to us. You have the option to stay in your flat or join in with communal activities."
"There's never a dull moment, we have a very good social life."
Key Information
Location
Great Sankey
Local Social Services Authority
Warrington Borough Council
Region
National, North West
Year Funded
2005/6
Cost
£2.23m
DH Fund
ECH
Proximity
- Local shops less than 1 mile
- GP practice less than 1 mile
- Pharmacist less than 1 mile
Relevant Local Strategy
Housing strategy for older people under development.
Warrington has an ageing population with people aged 65 and over forecast to increase by 38% by 2021.
Care Services
Extra Care scheme with resident management staff and community alarm service
Facilities
- Lounge
- Laundry
- Guest facilities
- Garden
- Restaurant
- Hairdressing Salon
- Mobile Shop
Key Features
Properties
52 flats, bungalows. Sizes 1bed, 2bed. Built in 1970. Renovated in 2008.
Tenure
Rent (social landlord)
Address
Vine Crescent
Great Sankey
Warrington
WA5 3BE
Scheme Location Map
Partners
Housing Provider
Golden Gates Housing Ltd
Architects
Brian Young & Associates
Care Provider
Golden Gates Housing Ltd
Local Social Services Authority
Warrington Borough Council
Developer
Warrington Borough Council
Contractor
Bramall Construction