Rita Hunt Court
Beverley
Description of Scheme
Rita Hunt Court consists of 40 two-bedroom self-contained apartments available to rent from East Riding of Yorkshire Council. Offering varying levels of care and support to residents. This extra care housing scheme is designed to help older and disabled people to live independently.
The building which has three storey's, landscaping and fixed security fencing on the perimeter and of traditional brickwork construction, all to achieve a BREEAM Very Good standard.
The scheme has been called Rita Hunt Court after the late Rita Hunt who was a strong advocate for extra care housing and promoting independent living for older and disabled adults in the East Riding. A trust fund has been set up by Rita's family to support social activities for residents living at the scheme.
This development not only provides a modern, spacious and affordable housing but also employment and training opportunities for the local area.
Key Information
Location
Beverley
Local Social Services Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Region
National, Yorks & Humber
Year Funded
2013
Cost
CASSH - £1m Total - £6.75m
DH Fund
CASSH 1
Awards
Winner of the 'Best Social or Affordable Housing Development' at the Local Area Building Control North and East Yorkshire Building Excellence Awards 2015
Care Services
A 24/7 care team is based on site providing around the clock care and support to residents. This will range from something simple as making someone a meal or assisting them to access the community, through to helping with more complex issues such as personal care, hoisting and assistance with medication.Facilities
Communal facilities including:
- a lounge
- laundry
- assisted bathing
- treatment room
- hobby/meeting room
Apartments include:
- modern wet rooms
- well-equipped kitchens
- comfortable living/dining rooms
- All have a small balcony or terrace and are built to high energy saving specification
Key Features
Properties
Tenure
Address
Burden Road,
Beverley,
North Humberside,
HU17 9LA
Scheme Location Map
Partners
Care Provider
Caremark
Local Social Services Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
Developer
Houlton