Japonica Court extra care provides accommodation for older people requiring higher levels of support. This enables individuals to remain independent in their own homes. The building is designed around a series of courtyards and landscaped gardens and has an enclosed walkway to the adjacent Shawfield Centre.
Japonica Court is in the village of Ash, approximately 2 miles from Aldershot and 10 miles from Guildford. There is a bus stop opposite the court, with a regular service to Aldershot. Ash Railway Station is a five-minute car journey.
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Accommodation
The three storey centrally heated building has 48 one-bedroom flats, 13 two-bedroom flats and a one-bedroom bungalow. Each property has the advantage of being fully self-contained, including bathroom and kitchen.
Facilities
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A well-equipped laundry room with washing machines and tumble dryers.
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Outside lines are provided for summer drying.
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Three passenger lifts and several ramped areas allow easy access to all levels of the building.
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A library stocked with a selection of books.
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A well-equipped hairdressing salon is open three days a week and staffed by experienced hairdressers. Charges are displayed in the salon.
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The medical suite provides an assisted bathing area and a medical room. A weekly doctor’s surgery is held here.
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Adapted shower rooms for those who are unable to use a bath.
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Comfortable self-contained guest suites are available for hire at a reasonable charge to tenants’ families and friends for short periods.
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Tenants are able to purchase a midday meal at the adjacent Shawfield Centre for a very reasonable charge.
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Unigate Dairy delivers milk twice a week to your door.
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Newspapers are delivered to your door by local shops.
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A collection and delivery service for prescriptions is available.
Social activities
The Benson room is used for a variety of different activities including bingo and social evenings organised by residents.
The Benson room and the meeting room that overlooks the Millennium Garden and the Library Room are available for hire to external groups.
Local amenities
There is a Post Office, shops and church within walking distance from the Court. Shawfield Centre is situated on the same site and offers day care from Monday to Friday.
Support services
A member of staff will be on duty during office hours Monday - Thursday, 8.30am to 5pm and on Fridays from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Outside these hours, the staff visitor service will be on call for emergencies only.
When a member of staff is not available the scheme will be switched to the care centre in Guildford. Should an emergency situation arise, help can be summoned by pulling the red pull-cords that are situated in all of the flats and communal areas, which are linked to the care centre.
For further information, please contact the Sheltered Housing Officer on duty on 01252 333582.
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Sheltered Housing Manager
Guildford Borough Council
Millmead House
Millmead
Guildford
GU2 4BB
Tel: 01483 444249
Fax: 01483 444844
Email: Communitys@guildford.gov.uk