Clos y Nant, meaning ‘close to the brook’, is in the leafy suburb of Fairwater, Cardiff and overlooks Fairwater Park. The scheme has:
- 31 one-bedroom properties,
- 1 two-bedroom maisonette style property, and
- 4 bedsits properties.
The rear garden has two patios, and green-fingered residents are welcome to plant and look after their own garden areas. The scheme has a comfortable communal lounge and regular social events are arranged. There is also a well being room which can be used by residents should they wish to discuss anything personal with staff.
Residents are welcome to invite friends or relatives to stay in the twin-bedded, ensuite guest room, which can be booked 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 residents, Clos y Nant has:
- level and ramped access to the scheme,
- lift to upper floors,
- accessible garden,
- grab rails,
- stair lift, and
- some wheelchair accessible communal areas.
Clos Y Nant has been accreditated with the Royal National Institute for Blind People for housing sight standard. The scheme has also achieved platinum standard by:
- the continuous development of staff knowledge and skills, and
- creating home environments that enhance the quality of living.
There are a number of facilities available at Clos y Nant, including:
- communal lounge and well being room
- communal Kitchen
- communal Laundry
- scooter charging and storage
- guest room accommodation
- communal Garden
- staff office
There are amenities within approximately half a mile of the scheme, such as:
- local shopping area,
- bus stop just outside,
- doctors surgery,
- dental surgery,
- library,
- places of worship,
- health centre,
- opticians,
- day centre,
- hairdresser (visits weekly), and
- post office.
Social activities
Residents can take part in social activities if they want. Some of the activities are also open to members of the local community. The activities include:
Majority of these activities are delivered free of charge.