Q. Who can apply for an Avantage apartment?
Anyone who is over 60 can apply to buy, rent or part-buy. These developments are designed to meet the needs of people who require different levels of care, from people who have very low levels of care, to people who need assistance with daily living. At this stage we are encouraging anyone over 60 to leave their details with us and we will discuss your care needs.
Q. What care provision will be available and who will provide it?
A support and care team (Housing 21) will be on site round the clock to provide 24 hour cover. Housing 21 has many years experience. All staff will be fully trained and checked by the Criminal Records Bureau. If you need support or care, staff will talk to you and work with you to maintain your independence. Support and care services will be charged for in accordance with Cheshire County Council's Fairer Charging Policy.
See www.cheshire.gov.uk or call them on: 0845 11 333 11.
Q. What is Extra Care?
Extra Care offers you the freedom to live independently with the reassurance of knowing that you have access to a support network and care services. We offer round the clock cover and an emergency call response to everyone. So should you need a little short term support or even long term assistance, we can tailor our services to meet your individual needs. In addition to your own home in a comfortable environment, you also enjoy access to a range of social and leisure facilities. At each development there will always be something going on, but you can choose how much, or how little social activity you want.
Q. Can I bring my pet?
You are welcome to bring your pet subject to a couple of conditions:
- prior permission should be obtained in writing
- your pet must be kept under control and you are entirely responsible for clearing up any fouling.
Q. What is shared ownership?
You can purchase a 50% share of the property and pay rent on the remaining share, making it more affordable than outright purchase. The remaining share will belong to the 'landlord', in this case it is Manchester & District HA. All the apartments will be sold on a lease for a term of 99 years.
Q. What facilities are there on site?
Restaurant, hairdresser, village hall, shop, private and public lounges, fitness suite, library, IT suite, hobby and craft rooms, treatment room, pamper bathrooms, atria (Winsford & Crewe), winter garden, gardens, car parking, lifts.
Q. When will more information be available?
Detailed information is currently being developed and will be available soon. We will keep your details and let you know when more information is available.
Q. How do I register for an Extra Care apartment?
Leave your name and a contact details with us on LoCall 0845 618 5008.
Q. How secure will the developments be?
Avantage has designed special security features into the developments and each individual home. All have door entry systems and closed circuit television systems, which monitor the communal areas and grounds. The CCTV system is recorded and can be monitored by staff on site. Visitors are welcome and able to use the developments, but they do not have open access to the resident's private areas. Each home is fitted with a video door entry system and the latest smoke and heat detectors. There's also an emergency alarm that puts you in direct contact with site staff any time, day or night. Every reasonable precaution has been taken to provide you with the security of feeling safe and sound in your own home.
Q. Can the local community use the facilities?
The residents lounge, private garden and pamper bathrooms are for the exclusive use of residents. All other facilities are available for use by the local community and your guests.
