Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac, Sandown Court is in Caerau, Cardiff. The scheme consists of 31 flats, which include:
- 24 one-bedroom flats and
- 7 two-bedroom flats.
Sandown Court has a beautiful garden, which has a fishpond and a pagoda for you to enjoy. 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, Sandown Court 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
Sandown Court is fully accredited by the Royal National Institute for Blind People for housing sight standard achieving platinum standard by the continuous development of staff knowledge and skills, and by creating home environments that enhance quality of living.
Each flat at Sandown Court has its own kitchen and bathroom.
Other facilities include :
- Two communal lounges,
- communal kitchen,
- communal laundry,
- scooter charging and storage,
- guest room accommodation,
- communal garden, and
- staff office.
There are lots of amenities within approximately half a mile of Sandown Court, such as:
- local shops,
- bus stop (just around the corner),
- doctors surgery,
- dental surgery,
- places of worship,
- mobile library (attends weekly),
- post office,
- hairdresser (a mobile hairdresser also visits Sandown Court each week),
- housing office, and
- day centre.
Social activities
Residents can take part in social activities if they want. The activities include:
Majority of these activities are delivered free of charge.