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Extra care housing in Bristol – Gainsborough Court



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What is extra care housing?

Extra care is sometimes known as assisted living or sheltered housing.

This is when a resident owns, rents or part-rents their own purpose-built home within a scheme that provides communal spaces and care support for them.

Our services are commissioned by the local authorities and are available to people living at, or moving to, selected schemes.

If you have a tenancy at Gainsborough Court extra care housing in Bristol, you may be eligible for a personalised care plan with us.

If you are a tenant at Gainsborough Court and would like us to support you, please call our office on 0117 963 6597

Extra Care Housing in Bristol

Gainsborough Court extra care housing

Gainsborough Court contains a total of 19 flats. On the ground floor, 14 independent wheelchair accessible flats are set around a communal lounge and courtyard garden.

At the rear of the building, there are a further 5 wheelchair accessible flats in a separate block known as 69-77 Nash Drive.

Each flat has its own wet room however, should specialist care be required, an Arjo bath is available. This specialist bath can be raised, lowered and tilted, with a side door that opens for easy entry. Use of this bathroom is permitted for all tenants who, depending on their agreed care plan, can be supported by Agincare care workers.

 

Life at Gainsborough Court

The extra care facility is the link between home and residential care, and helps residents to retain their independence and stay active. Activities such as coffee mornings, arts and gardening clubs, and festive celebrations are arranged through a committee of residents.

There is also a Zumba teacher who visits weekly and runs a wheelchair Zumba class.

Jade Snelling is the Registered Manager for Gainsborough Court.

If residents don’t see themselves as an actor or actress, the communal lounge is also a perfect place for relaxing. Watching TV and films, playing games, or enjoying takeaways, are all popular activities shared by residents.

On-site care team

The presence of professional care staff, on site 24/7, mean that those living at Gainsborough Court can retain their independence, safe in the knowledge that support is available when they need it.

We have been delivering affordable, reliable and flexible care for more than 35 years. Our extra care team has a wealth of experience in providing excellent care with skill, dedication and a smile.

No matter what your needs, our tailored care plans put you first. As a result, every individual’s care is just that; individual.

Registered Manager, Jade Snelling has spent 10 years supporting people in social care settings and holds NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care and is currently completing a level 5 in management and development. She is supported by scheme supervisors,  Emma Harshaw & Joe Henderson and a team of dedicated care workers working hard to support service users to maintain their independence, health and wellbeing.

 

 

Our partner

 

Landlord/Managed by: Habinteg

 

Contact

To enquire about living at Gainsborough Court

Call Habinteg on: 01132 859340

 

If you are an existing tenant wanting to receive care

Call the Gainsborough Court Agincare Team on: 0117 963 6597
Or email: ashleacourtregisteredmanager@agincare.com

Find Us

Address

The Bristol, Gainsborough Square, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 9XA

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