Meadowcroft Lodge

Apartments at Meadowcroft Lodge will be available to rent for Customers aged 55 and over, who have been assessed as eligible for care and support by Surrey County Council. All applications will be discussed, and a decision agreed between the Housing Management, Care Provider and Surrey County Council.

When awarding tenancies, priority will be given to Customers on the basis of their care and support needs, their current housing situation, their financial circumstances, whether they are aged over 55, and whether they live in or have a strong connection to the local area.

Apartments are designed to be flexible and adaptable to promote Customers’ independence.

Places for People Living Plus recognise that Customers may wish to keep pets in their home. Where possible, this will be supported but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

All of the apartments are to rent.  Who moves in will be considered on an individual basis and Surrey County Council will prioritise care needs and how the service can meet these needs.

There are 59 flexible and adaptable apartments of which 45 are one-bed and 14 are two-beds. (These are also called “category two” for accessibility). 

Facilities included are:

• Activity space
• Hair salon
• Communal lounge
• Mobile scooter store
• Café / bistro
• Communal gardens. 

Members of the Community can access facilities such as the hair salon and cafe, which are all wheelchair accessible. 

As part of the offer at Meadowcroft Lodge, both Customers and the wider Community will have access to a pay-as-you-dine service. 

There are 26 car parking spaces of which 3 are disabled parking bays. A small number of car parking spaces will be equipped with electric vehicle charging points. 

There is an internal scooter store, however, people must have valid insurance and adhere to the Places for People Mobility Scooter Policy.

There is a central cycle shelter for locking Customers' bikes.

No white goods will be provided within the apartments. It is the Customer’s responsibility to fit out the apartments. The kitchens have space (power and plumbing included) for a combined washer/ dryer and a full-height standard fridge freezer (power provided).

Please note that the cooker and oven extractor hood are provided. 

There is no gas in the apartments, only electric. Customers will receive their own individual bills for cold water and electricity.

Heating will be provided by underfloor heating. Hot water will be provided through a hot water cylinder.

You can access Sky through Sky Stream.

Customers can procure their Broadband from BT and a number of other providers with the exception of Virgin Media. There is no Virgin Media connection into the building. 

There will be a perimeter fence at Meadowcroft Lodge. 

The communal garden will include raised beds, places for shelter and seating (i.e. bench seating and canopies).

There will be outdoor furniture so Customers and their visitors can sit outside.

There will be no communal drying lines. Customers should ensure they have their own clothes horse / airers.

Customers can change the flooring or paint colour in their apartments if they choose, but this will have to be completed to a high standard.

Housing Management will be on-site from Monday to Friday from either 8:00am - 4:00pm or 9:00am – 5:00pm.

The Care Provider will be on-site 7 days per week, 24 hours per day.

Care needs will be assessed by Surrey County Council and if they are arranging your care, they will organise a personalised care and support package with the on-site care provider. 

Whether you will have to contribute towards the cost of this care will be part of a financial assessment, which is also carried out by Surrey County Council. 

If you choose to arrange your own care, the arrangements can be with the on-site Care Provider or with another provider.  

As well as the cost for planned care there is a mandatory “peace of mind charge” for all Customers. This is a weekly contribution made directly to Surrey County Council to ensure that the Care Provider can deliver emergency cover in addition to planned support.  You and your family will have peace of mind for any emergency 24/7, such as a night-time fall for anyone living at the home.  

You will not need to pay this if Surrey County Council funds the costs of your planned care.

Your affordable rent tenancy agreement will be with Places for People. Rent increases will be capped annually at Consumer Price Index plus 1%.  

The rent includes building maintenance and housing management charges. 

Your rent may be fully covered by Housing Benefit, if eligible.  

You will need to pay Council Tax; utilities (water, electricity etc); TV licence or subscriptions; and for any broadband / telephone linked to your apartment.