Gracey Court Community Living, Broadclyst, Devon

At a glance

  • 31 flats. Built in 1993
  • Staff on site 365 days a year
  • Warden call system including remote careline support outside staffing hours
  • Integral fire alarm and protection
  • Chapel, communal dining room, activities room, small lounge, library, laundry, purpose built mobility scooter storage and gardens
  • Site fully accessible by wheelchair
  • Regular social activities
  • Lunch provided Monday to Friday
  • Guest facilities
  • Assured tenancy
  • Pets allowed

Situated in Broadclyst, Gracey Court can be found nestled right in the heart of the village overlooking the park and recreation area. It offers independent living with support, friendship and a strong sense of community in a relaxed environment. The attractive red brick building which was constructed in 1993 and was purpose-built, offers an excellent level of accommodation and facilities including 31 well-proportioned unfurnished flats, 9 of which are suitable for double occupancy and 22 for single occupancy.

Each flat has a separate living room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom and there is plenty of storage space. The kitchen includes an under the counter fridge and electric cooker.

Broadclyst has many attractive thatched cottages and is situated within the National Trust ‘Killerton estate’ which consists of beautiful countryside and woodlands and it is steeped in local history. In the centre of the village is a park which acts as a focal point for village activities and there is also a bowling green and tennis court. Village amenities include the Church, Doctors surgery, pharmacy, post office, village store, two pubs, Indian restaurant, hairdresser and a charity shop. All of these amenities are within a short walking distance of Gracey Court. Broadclyst is six miles from the historic cathedral city of Exeter with its many shops and restaurants. The village enjoys good transport links, with buses running approximately every 20 minutes into Exeter and Cullompton. Pinhoe train station is approximately 2 miles from Broadclyst offering train services into Exeter and London Waterloo. Exeter Airport is also nearby.

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Community

Gracey Court is surrounded by a beautiful, spacious and well-maintained garden with a large lawn and flower beds, offering plenty of places to sit and enjoy the Devon weather. If you want you can also choose to look after an area. During 2020 some of our residents have undertaken a project to start to create an arboretum consisting of small fruit and ornamental trees and wild meadow plants. Within our gardens are a purpose-built brick storage shelter for electric scooters, a summerhouse and a large greenhouse.

The main building has a large and welcoming entrance hall with comfortable seating. There is a well-proportioned and attractive dining room, a well-stocked library and an activity room. There are also small sitting areas in other parts of the building. In addition, we have a well-equipped laundry for residents to use. A local hairdresser and chiropodist visit the scheme on a regular basis.

We have two guest rooms which provide space for residents to have friends and family to stay. These are also used for short stay breaks for prospective residents.

Gracey Court

Catering

We offer a two-course lunch during the week with choices available from our varied menu. Lunch is freshly prepared in our kitchen which has a 5-star rated hygiene certificate. Meals are served in the communal dining room, a time for the community to come together, to catch up and enjoy each other’s company.

If you have any allergies or special diets can be accommodated by our catering team. Each month our head cook meets with residents to gain feedback and discuss menu options, as part of our monthly coffee morning. Guests are welcome to join residents at lunch for a small additional charge.

Support

We pride ourselves on offering a flexible balance of independence and support. Staff are on site seven days a week to offer company, general assistance and to help you as required.

In common with our other supported housing schemes we cannot offer hands-on or nursing care, but care packages can be delivered in the privacy of residents own homes by external agencies. Managers can help you decide on the best package for your needs and offer advice on obtaining benefits. The scheme is equipped with a 24-hour warden call system, which can be used for emergency assistance from staff during the day or from the out of hours call centre when staff are not on site. An integral fire alarm system ensures that the building is continuously monitored for fire safety.

We do not provide personal or nursing care, but care packages can be organised with our help from external agencies. Every flat is fitted with a 24-hour warden call system which can be used to call for assistance from either the staff on site or the call centre when out of hours. Our goal is to ensure that Gracey Court is a home for life so we will support you in any way we can.

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Gracey Court Flat Lounge

Chapel Life

Our chapel is at the heart of the Gracey Court community with regular services held on a Sunday and Wednesday. Residents run the chapel and volunteer their services through the chapel committee which benefit from strong links with the local Church and Exeter Diocese.

Social

Gracey Court is a vibrant community and yet at the same time there is a sense of serenity which promotes a peaceful lifestyle. Activities are organised by residents to reflect their interests which include keep fit sessions, craft group, scrabble afternoon, a poetry group, bible studies, book club and talks. There’s opportunity for those who wish to socialise and no pressure on those who would prefer a quieter way of life.

Flat layout

We have a variety of layouts, but all flats have a fitted kitchen which includes a cooker and a fridge. The bathrooms include a low-level bath, shower cubicle with a seat, handbasin, toilet and heated towel rail. The bedrooms have built in wardrobes and there is plenty of storage space including an airing cupboard in the hall.  The lounge has a patio door which leads to a patio on the ground floor or a balcony on the first floor.

Gracey Court typical flat layout

Contact

Please call Karen and Kerry at Gracey Court for further details on the scheme, monthly charges or to arrange a visit.

Manager: Karen Fewins
Deputy Manager: Kerry Richardson
Telephone: 01392 462574
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Address: Gracey Court Supported Housing, Woodland Road, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3GA

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