Nelson House is in Butetown, Cardiff and has:
- 44 one-bedroom flats.
The scheme has 15 floors, however, the older persons accommodation runs from first floor to the eighth floor. The upper floor flats house families. There are some fantastic views across the city centre and Cardiff Bay, which are both within reach of the scheme and a short walk or bus ride from Cardiff Central town centre. There is a level access garden at the rear of the building, secluded for residents, with a pagoda to enjoy the sun.
A number of mobile services visit Nelson House on a regular basis including:
- a hairdresser,
- a meals delivery service, and
- mobile ‘shops’ providing foodstuffs, household goods and clothing.
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 has an alarm linked to Telecare offering 24 hour support and reassurance. The scheme also benefits from a virtual 24-hour concierge service which offers extra security for residents.
To make access easier for all tenants, Nelson House has:
- level and ramped access,
- automated entrance doors,
- lifts (some with seating) to upper floors,
- wheelchair accessible communal areas, and
- grab rails.
Each flat at Nelson House has its own kitchen and bathroom. Other facilities include:
- a communal lounge,
- a communal kitchen,
- a communal laundry,
- Scooter storage,
- a communal garden, and
- a staff office.
There are lots of amenities within approximately half a mile of Nelson House, such as:
- a bus stop (within 100 yards),
- a local shop (within 200 yards),
- a post office (within 200 yards),
- a doctors surgery (within 100 yards),
- places of worship,
- a bank and building society, and
- a hairdresser.
Social activities
Residents can take part in social activities if they want. The activities include:
Majority of these activities are delivered free of charge.