Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, close to the M4 and A48 corridor in St Mellons, Broadlands House consists of 33 self-contained properties, including:
- 29 one-bedroom flats,
- 1 two-bedroom flat,
- 2 one-bedroom bungalows, and
- 1 two-bedroom bungalow.
Broadlands House has a lovely garden, with outdoor seating. There is space to grow your own vegetables or fruits if you are green fingered. Friends and family are welcome to stay overnight in the double-bedded, ensuite guest room, for £10 a night.
A scheme manager is available during office hours from Monday to Friday to offer advice on day-to-day issues and to help in an emergency. Each flat also has an alarm linked to Telecare offering 24-hour support and reassurance when the scheme manager is not on site.
To make access easier for all contract holders, Broadlands House has:
- level and ramped access to the scheme,
- lift to upper floors,
- stair lift,
- automated entrance doors,
- wheelchair accessible communal areas,
- accessible garden and,
- grab rails
Broadlands House is working towards accreditation with the Royal National Institute for Blind People for housing sight standard. The scheme is aiming to achieve platinum standard by:
- the continuous development of staff knowledge and skills, and
- creating home environments that enhance quality of living.
Each flat at Broadlands House has its own kitchen and bathroom. Other facilities include:
- communal lounge
- communal kitchen
- communal laundry
- scooter charging and storage
- guest room accommodation
- communal garden
- staff office
There are a host of amenities within approximately half a mile of Broadlands House, which include:
- Tesco Extra, across the road,
- Bus stop outside the scheme,
- Doctors surgery,
- Dental surgery,
- Chemist,
- Places of worship,
- Library,
- Post office,
- Hairdresser, and
- Bowling green.
Social activities
Residents can take part in social activities if they want. The activities include:
Majority of these activities are delivered free of charge.