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Phoenix House, 2 Swallows Meadow, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands B90 4PQ Telephone: 0121 733 3395 Fax: 0121 226 8734

49 extra care apartments for rent and shared ownershipwith on-site care provided.

Independent retirement livingin a safe, secure and supportive environment

The Solihull Care Housing Association Ltd.

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About Phoenix HousePhoenix House is a purpose-builtdevelopment of 49 affordable extracare apartments for rent and sharedownership in Shirley, Solihull.

Extra care housing is intended toprovide an independent lifestyle withina safe, supportive and secureenvironment.

A full-time, non-resident schememanager, together with a dedicatedteam of staff trained to meet your careand support needs, will give you, andyour loved ones, complete peace ofmind regarding your safety andwellbeing.

Eligibility for theschemeThe scheme is intended primarily forpeople aged 55 and over, or those with adisability, who live in the Solihull area orhave a strong connection with the area,e.g. close family members living in theBorough.

To apply for an apartment you must havecare needs and be willing to take part in acommunity care assessment which willidentify your level of need.

Shared ownership apartments will beavailable to people who meet theage/disability and locality criteria, who aresuitable for the service, and who wouldbenefit from the on-site care, safety andsecurity that this type of accommodationcan offer.


Extra Care Facilities41 x 1 bedroom apartments and 2 x 2bedroom apartments for rent.2 x 1 bedroom apartments and 4 x 2bedroom apartments for sale on ashared ownership basis.Communal lounge where residentsand older people from the widercommunity can meet and take part inactivities.Main dining room where a cookedlunchtime meal is served daily.Smaller lounges with kitchen areasfor making drinks and snacks oneach floor.Hobbies/activities room.Laundry.Shop.Hairdressing salon.Guest bedrooms with en-suitefacilities available at a small chargefor visitors who wish to stayovernight.Scooter store with electric chargingfacilities.Assisted bathrooms.

In addition to either one or two bedrooms, eachcentrally heated apartment has a lounge,kitchen and a bathroom fitted with level entryshower and grabrails. Both the apartments andcommunal facilities are fully wheelchairaccessible and fitted with an on-call facility foruse in an emergency, such as if you feel unwellor have a fall.


Extra Care ServicesA non-resident Scheme Manager,employed by Solihull Care HousingAssociation will oversee thesmooth running of the scheme.

Following assessment you willreceive a care plan suited to yourindividual needs, provided by eitherthe on-site care and supportprovider or a provider of yourchoice.

For both tenants and purchasers,there may be a charge for care andsupport, based on SolihullCouncil’s charging policy, if theCouncil has commissioned yourcare. Otherwise any care neededcan be purchased privately.

The housing-related supportservice provides the on-callemergency response service;assistance to gain access to otherservices such as assistance withbenefit claims, or support toundertake daily living activities forexample shopping or laundry; andsupport to organise and take part inactivities.

Regular cleaning and groundsmaintenance service ensure all thecommunal areas of the scheme arecleaned and maintained to a highstandard. You will also be able topurchase the services of thecleaning service, or alternativelymake your own arrangements.


Charges and PaymentsTenants will pay a monthly rent andservice charge. Some of these chargesare eligible for Housing Benefit.

The rent covers the accommodation andhousing management costs. The servicecharge covers heating and maintenanceof your property, a proportion of thelunchtime meal cost and all communalexpense charges.

Shared ownership purchasers will pay amonthly service charge, but an elementwill be included in the service charge tocover housing management costs.

For both tenants and sharedownership purchasers, there may bea charge for care based on SolihullCouncil’s charging policy, if theCouncil has commissioned yourcare. Otherwise, any care neededcan be purchased privately.

The exact amount each resident willpay depends on their particularcircumstances. Assistance will begiven to help applicants work outthe cost to them individually, and toclaim any benefits to which theymay be entitled.


Ground Floor Layout

First Floor Layout

Second Floor Layout

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Type A - 1 Bedroom ApartmentType B - 1 Bedroom ApartmentType C - 1 Bedroom ApartmentType D - 2 Bedroom ApartmentType E - 1 Bedroom ApartmentStaff / Communal Areas

Phoenix House Layout


Phoenix House Apartment Types

Dimensions

Type A - 1 Bedroom Apartment

Living/Dining Room 3200mm x 5300mm

Kitchen 2800mm x 2900mm

Bedroom 1 3200mm x 5500mm

Bathroom 2000mm x 2700mm

Apartment Numbers

11 7 10 12 18 21 23

24 26 27 28 31 37 40

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A one bedroom apartment with en-suitebathroom, living room and luxury fitted kitchen,available to rent or for shared ownership.

Dimensions

Type B - 1 Bedroom Apartment





Apartment Numbers

2 3 5 6 13 14 16

17 32 33 35 36A one bedroom apartment with en-suitebathroom, living room and luxury fitted kitchen,available to rent or for shared ownership.


Dimensions

Type C - 1 Bedroom Apartment





Apartment Numbers

29 30 48 49

A one bedroom apartment with en-suitebathroom, living room and luxury fitted kitchen,available to rent or for shared ownership.

Dimensions

Type D - 2 Bedroom Apartment






Apartment Numbers

4 9 15 20 34 39A two bedroom apartment with en-suitebathroom, living room and luxury fitted kitchen,available to rent or for shared ownership.


Dimensions

Type E - 1 Bedroom Apartment





Apartment Numbers

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11 19 22 25 38 41A one bedroom apartment with en-suitebathroom, living room and luxury fitted kitchen,available to rent or for shared ownership.

For more detail about living at Phoenix house, please see our suite of “Frequently asked Questions”.

Specification & FinishAll 49 apartments are built and finishedto an extremely high standard. 43 areavailable to rent and six on a sharedownership basis.

KitchenThe kitchen units have been supplied froma superb range from Spen Valley andinclude a Zanussi oven and Electroluxceramic hob. Floor coverings have beenchosen from the Tarkett Tapiflex range andwall tiles are provided by HR Johnson.

BathroomsSanitaryware is provided by Lecico and allbathrooms feature a concealed system andbasin with semi pedestal. A level accessshower is provided, and non-slip vinylflooring supplied by Tarkett is usedthroughout. Wall tiling has been chosen froma range of colours and styles by HR Johnson.

Heating and HotWaterHeating and hot water is provided via a gasfired system located in a central boiler room.Temperature within each apartment isindividually controlled by thermostaticradiator valves.

ElectricalAll apartments have their own consumerunits and are fitted with a smoke detectorin the hall. Apartments are installed with aTunstall Warden Call system allowingresidents to alert carers if needed. The mainentrance and secondary entrance to theresidents’ living areas are controlled bya Tunstall door entry panel, which residentsare able to control from within theirapartments.

General InformationThe building is of traditional constructionand all window frames are white uPVC withdouble glazed units.

Phoenix House LayoutPhoenix House is arranged over threefloors with a choice of ground, first floor orsecond floor apartments. Each floorincludes a spacious residents’ lounge,hobby room and assisted bathrooms.In addition the ground floor has a spaciousdining room, hairdressing salon and shop.Each floor has spacious hallways and foyersgiving a real sense of space.

Kitchen

The kitchen units have been suppliedfrom the Spen Valley range and include aZanussi oven and Electrolux ceramichob. Floor coverings have been chosenfrom the Tarkett Tapiflex range and walltiles are provided by HR Johnson.

Bathrooms

Sanitaryware is provided by Lecico andall bathrooms feature a concealedsystem and basin with semi pedestal. Alevel access shower is provided, andnon-slip vinyl flooring supplied by Tarkettis used throughout. Wall tiling has beenchosen from a range of colours andstyles by HR Johnson.

Heating and Hot Water

Heating and hot water is provided via agas fired system located in a centralboiler room. Temperature within eachapartment is individually controlled bythermostatic radiator valves.

Electrical

All apartments have their own consumerunits and are fitted with a smoke detectorin the hall. Apartments are installed with aTunstall Warden Call system allowingresidents to alert carers if needed. Themain entrance and secondary entrance tothe residents’ living areas are controlledby a Tunstall door entry panel, whichresidents are able to control from withintheir apartments.

General Information

The building is of traditional constructionand all window frames are white uPVCwith double glazed units.

Phoenix House Layout

Phoenix House is arranged over threefloors with a choice of ground, first floor orsecond floor apartments. Each floorincludes a spacious residents’ lounge,hobby room and assisted bathrooms.In addition the ground floor has a spaciousdining room, hairdressing salon and shop.Each floor has spacious hallways andfoyers giving a real sense of space.

For more detail about living at Phoenix House, please see our suite of “Frequently asked Questions”.


“ Offering a real alternative to residentialcare, Phoenix House will appeal to peoplewho wish to retain their independence.

”“ You will never be alone as residents -there will always be activity and vibrancythroughout the day in the communalareas.

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How to find Phoenix House

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Phoenix House, 2 Swallows Meadow, Shirley, SolihullWest Midlands B90 4PQ

Telephone: 0121 733 3395 Fax: 0121 226 8734

www.scha.org.uk


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