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Jill Jenkins Court
Luton, Bedfordshire Pilgrims Housing Association

Description of Scheme

This development, designed to Ecohomes standards, replaced an ageing and outdated care home on the same site.

Some flats are to be used specifically for clients with dementia and there is a day-care centre attached to the scheme for local older people with dementia.

Where Is It?

The prominent characteristics of the local surrounding area are 1950s council estate - approximately 50% of which is now privately owned through Right to Buy sales.

Key Information

Location

Luton

Local Social Services Authority

Luton Borough Council

Region

Eastern

Year Funded

2007-08

Cost

£9.28m

DH Fund

ECH

Proximity

A GP surgery is located adjacent to the development. Local shops, a pharmacy, a pub and a community centre are located about 100 meters from the scheme.

Luton Town centre is approximately 1 mile away.

Relevant Local Strategy

Future Living Needs for Older Persons sets scene for move from residential homes to independence through extra care.

Review of council owned sheltered stock may result in some schemes progressing towards extra care.

Care Services

Extra Care scheme with 24 hours / 7 days), non-resident management staff and community alarm service.

Facilities

  • Lift
  • Lounge
  • Dining room
  • Garden
  • Community centre

Key Features

Properties

60 flats. Sizes 1bed, 2bed. Built in 2010.

Tenure

Rent (social landlord).

Plans

Jill Jenkins Court 1 bedroom

Jill Jenkins Court 2 bedroom

PDF Downloads

  • Floor Plans (pdf - 533Kb)
  • 1 Bedroom Flat (pdf - 288Kb)
  • 2 Bedroom Flat (pdf - 274Kb)

Address

Whipperley Ring
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU1 5QY

Scheme Location Map

Partners

Housing Provider

Bedfordshire Pilgrims Housing Association

Architects

Carless & Adams Partnership

Care Provider

Bedfordshire Pilgrims Housing Association

Local Social Services Authority

Luton Borough Council

Developer

Castleoak Care Partnerships Ltd

Contractor

Castleoak Care Partnerships Ltd

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