Chevin adds another extra care scheme to its portfolio
Cherry Tree Court, which is the 2nd extra care scheme for Chevin in the Barnsley area will be a 3 storey extra care scheme comprising 60 apartments, 59 x 2 bedroom and 1 x 1 bedroom, all for affordable rent. Synergy Housing Solutions Ltd (on behalf of Chevin Housing Association Ltd) will be project managing the scheme with Southdale Homes undertaking the building and construction work.
Once completed the apartments will be allocated to people aged over 55 with care and support needs who will be nominated by Berneslai Homes.
Extra Care housing schemes link accommodation with care and are seen as the way forward to provide older people with their own high quality accommodation, with access to housing related support and a personal care package that is close at hand.
In addition to the 60 apartments which are specifically designed to be suitable for older people and wheelchair users, the scheme will contain a range of communal facilities including a lounge with coffee bar, smaller ‘snug' type seating areas, fully equipped catering kitchen and restaurant, multi function/activities room, laundry, hairdressing salon, assisted bathing suite, guest suite, plus office accommodation with facilities for the care and support staff. Facilities and services will also be offered out to the wider community.
Photographed: On site where the new extra scheme is being built, from left to right - Steve Jagger - Assistant Director, Strategic Housing, Barnsley Council; Councillor May Noble; Deputy Mayoress of Barnsley - Mrs Beryl Sanderson; Deputy Mayor of Barnsley - Councillor Kenneth Sanderson; Councillor Sharron Brook; Helen Jaggar - Chief Executive, Berneslai Homes; Denis Creaghan - Deputy Chief Executive, Chevin Housing Group
