Extra Care – Aspen Gardens

Aspen Gardens is a flagship development for Endeavour and Stockton Council and is at the hub of a vibrant, rejuvenated community. Local people not only witnessed the service being built, they now access the service, utilise its facilities and we have also created employment opportunities

Aspen Gardens provides a “Home for Life”. We deliver state of the art, modern properties alongside an on site, flexible Care Team. As peoples needs change the service adjusts to meet them. On site are state of the art telecare and security technology and communal facilities including a laundrette, hairdressers, bistro and IT suite.  The majority of these facilities are open to the wider community and are well used.  Health facilities include assisted bathing facilities and rooms for health staff to use. The service was independently evaluated during 2008 and was found to be meeting all of the aims it was intended to.

Expanding Extra Care- Hardwick Green

Ruskin Court in Hardwick Green opened in early 2008 and offers self contained apartments for people who are 55 and over. We have linked Ruskin Court to our Extra care service so we are able to offer accommodation to more Older People with support needs.

Anyone who is assessed as needing our services can receive floating support, domiciliary care, telecare monitoring and handyperson services. Tenants are also encouraged to take part in the many social events on offer as this helps combat loneliness and isolation.  Our Bistro is also well utilised and people receive healthy, tasty food at subsidised prices. In addition our Tenants benefit from our Handyperson service who can provide a speedy repairs service and services to help people move into their new homes with minimum stress i.e. easing doors, fixing up curtain poles, moving furniture etc.

Not all Tenants will need this enhanced service however if their needs change we will be able to support them to remain in their new homes. This is very important to Older People who want their independence maintained.

How to apply – In the first instance please contact The Housing Support Team who are based at Aspen Gardens. Phone no 01642 633529 The Team can advise you on how you could be reffered to the service and the assessment process we co-ordinate