The Orchards rented housing with extra care
Welcome to The Orchards rented housing with extra care
The Orchards rented housing with extra care comprises 45 one and two bed retirement apartments for over 55s, set within attractive gardens. The local manager is on-site every week day to assist with any queries you may have and also arrange any maintenance required for the buildings and grounds. Plus you will have access to Anchor's 24 hour emergency call system, should you ever need it. Residents here have use of a wide range of on-site facilities, including a lounge, hobbies room, treatment room, hair salon and a guest room. Lunches are also available in the on-site restaurant, with a choice of dishes each day. Frequent social events take place within the lounge, providing an opportunity to meet with other residents. Convenience stores and a variety of bus routes are available nearby.
Features of The Orchards rented housing with extra care
Communal facilities
Shared facilities complementing each private residence:
- WiFi
- 2 lifts
- Scooter storage
- CCTV
- Car parking available
Outdoor space
Well maintained outdoor space for you to enjoy:
- Garden
Care and support
More support available when you need it:
- On‑site care services
- 24 hour emergency response call system
Life at The Orchards rented housing with extra care
At The Orchards we have a range of great on-site facilities available to all residents, including a lounge, hobby room, treatment room, restaurant, hair salon, a guest room for visiting friends and family, and communal gardens for exercising and gardening.
The building is purpose-built, ensuring it is wheelchair accessible throughout and includes lifts to all floors.
There is also a secure door entry system for your added peace of mind.
The Orchards rented housing with extra care offers purpose-built and well-maintained properties for people over the age of 55 to rent, in a safe and secure setting.
All our properties are self-contained, with their own front door, offering the privacy and independence you expect.
Living at The Orchards rented housing with extra care is just like living in an independent retirement flat, but with the added benefit of access to support when you need it. Your home will have a bathroom, kitchen with fully-fitted cupboards, ample storage space, lounge and bedroom areas. It will be easy to maintain and you will have the freedom to decorate and furnish it as you wish.
Many of the people who live in at The Orchards arrange broadband and digital or satellite TV and most properties already have a telephone point installed ready for your own private telephone line.
For added peace of mind, each of our properties are also fitted with a 24-hour emergency call and secure door entry system.
At The Orchards our catering service focuses on delivering freshly cooked, good quality and well balanced meal choices within a restaurant style environment – with allergies and food preferences catered for.
Our catering service is just one of the ways we can help you maintain your independence as your needs and lifestyle change.
You’ll find our Extra Care Housing locations are thriving communities, offering a variety of social activities, to take part in as and when you wish.
At The Orchards we organise a range of activities throughout the week which reflect the interests of the people living here and change on a regular basis.
Activities calendar
Day | Morning | Lunch | Afternoon | Evening |
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Coffee morning | No activity | Ball Games | No activity | |
Coffee morning | No activity | Bingo | No activity | |
Coffee morning | No activity | No activity | No activity | |
Coffee morning | No activity | Card making | No activity | |
Coffee morning | No activity | Bingo | No activity | |
Coffee morning | No activity | No activity | No activity | |
Coffee morning | No activity | Bingo | No activity |
Health
Also known as assisted living, housing with care or extra care housing, our rented housing with extra care offers a range of services to help tackle the specific issues that older people face.
If you are 60 and over, still independent but need a little help time to time, then rented housing with extra care could be for you. It’s just like living in an independent retirement flat, but with the added benefit of access to care and support when you need it.
Move into one of our self-contained properties at The Orchards and you’ll be getting your own high quality home, with the reassurance of care and support from a 24-hour on-site team of professionals. You’ll also benefit from a range of great on-site facilities in a fully accessible setting, and a thriving community.
At The Orchards rented housing with extra care we support those aged over 60 with one or more care or support needs to continue to live independently by offering a range of services that support and flex to your needs. This could range from help with shopping, cooking, housekeeping, catering, care, housing related support and wellbeing. You decide the type and level of support that suits your lifestyle.
On-site care provision at The Orchards is local authority approved and funded (subject to financial assessment).
A local manager is based on site to provide peace of mind when it comes to maintaining your home and managing your tenancy. You’ll also find active links with the local community that promote socialisation, including specialised interest groups and services.
Pricing information
We endeavour to be completely transparent about all our charges and fees. Below is indicative pricing to act as a guide to the costs at The Orchards rented housing with extra care, Durham. For further information please contact us.
How much does it cost?
Properties for rent
Your monthly fee will range from £1,365.64 and normally includes your rent, service charge, heating, hot water and water rates. This location also has a daily catering offer at an additional charge which is a condition of tenancy. Full details of exactly what you pay will be set out within your tenancy agreement, call us today to find out more.
What is included in rental fees?
Our service charge covers all the cost of amenities you share with your neighbours, including the estate manager service, our 24-hour emergency call service (Anchor On Call), repairs and maintenance, window cleaning, gardening and the cleaning of communal areas.
Your local council will be able to advise you about getting help paying your rent and service charge through housing benefit. They will also be able to tell you if they will be paying a grant to us to meet or contribute towards the support cost elements of our services to you.
To ensure rented housing with extra care is right for you, and you meet local eligibility criteria, your application will usually need to go through a local process which involves the local authority, a nominated care provider and us.
Enquire now to speak to the local manager who will explain the application process for The Orchards, eligibility criteria and any local charges. You will also be able to arrange a viewing and see the facilities and what life is like here.
Getting here
The Orchards rented housing with extra care
Beech Park, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8GD