Osmund Court
Billingshurst,
Saxon Weald
Description of Scheme
The development contains a large communal lounge, dining room and meal services. It also has hairdressing facilities, an assisted bathing room, electronic wheelchair charging room and an IT suite. Furthermore there is a communal garden with raised planters for easy access. The building itself is also designed as wheelchair accessible.
The building is equipped with Smart technology from Tunstall which includes passive and active sensors to assist residents in respect of safety, security, mobility and dementia.
Within the flats themselves there are additional design elements such as track hoist fittings from the bedroom to the bathroom and wetrooms.
Where Is It?
Billingshurst is located in rural West Sussex and straddles the historic Roman road, Stane Street. It has a mixture of historic buildings dating back to 1200, along with extensive newer developments. In recent years the High Street has also been redeveloped. The town is served by one of the main London to south coast railway lines.
Residents Information
"The 'street scene' in the corridors adds extra light to the flat kitchens."
"There's a very welcoming feel to the scheme and it is laid out very well".
"The flats are a very good size".
"The door from bedroom into bathroom as well as from hallway is a good feature".
"The separate carers' laundry is very good".
Key Information
Location
Billingshurst
Local Social Services Authority
West Sussex
Region
National, South East
Year Funded
2004/5
Cost
£4.56m
DH Fund
ECH
Proximity
Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 500 yards; shop 500 yards; post office 500 yards; town centre 500 yards; town centre 0.5 mile(s); GP 800 yards; social centre 6 mile(s).
Relevant Local Strategy
Click here to see Horsham District Councils various Housing Strategies (opens new window) and click here to read Horsham District Housing Strategy 2008 - 2013 (opens new window)
Care Services
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), non-resident management staff (7 days) and community alarm service
Facilities
- Lift
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Laundry
- Guest facilities
- Garden
- Community centre
- Hobby room
- Hairdressing salon
Key Features
Properties
40 flats. Sizes 1bed, 2bed. Includes mobility standard & wheelchair properties. Built in 2006.
Tenure
Rent (social landlord) and Shared Ownership
Address
Rowan Drive
Billingshurst
West Sussex
RH14 9BF
Scheme Location Map
Partners
Housing Provider
Saxon Weald
Architects
The Tooley and Foster Partnership
Care Provider
Saxon Weald
Local Social Services Authority
West Sussex
Developer
Saxon Weald
Contractor
Castleoak Care Partnership