Overview
Located in a residential area of Wroughton, on the outskirts of Swindon, Harry Garrett Court provides apartments and communal facilities for over 55s.
Designed to offer comfort, independence and peace of mind, Harry Garrett Court has everything you need to enjoy a happy, fulfilling retirement.
- One-bed apartment with open plan lounge
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On-site communal facilities, including a lounge, restaurant and gardens
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Staff on-site 24 hours a day and assistive technology built-in, for added peace of mind
Accommodation
Communal facilities
- Bright and airy communal lounge with comfy seating and a TV
- Hairdressing salon
- Communal laundry room
- Accessible landscaped gardens and patio with a private seating area
- Guest suite for visiting family and friends
Location
- Wroughton High Street is just a few minutes’ walk away.
- Swindon town centre is only five minutes by car, or 20 minutes by bus.
- The nearest GP surgery is in Wroughton village.
- There is a railway station and a bus station in Swindon.
- Great Western Hospital with A&E is less than 20 minutes away.
- The Dial-a-Ride service and low cost local taxis make journeys easy.
Care and support
More information
Applying
Am I eligible?
To be eligible to live at Harry Garrett Court, you must:
- Be aged 55 or over, or have long-term care needs
- Reside in, or have a family connection to, the local area
- Have your care and support needs assessed and approved by Swindon Borough Council
We aim to offer a lively atmosphere and mixed community of people who have a range of care needs.
Harry Garrett Court may not be suitable if you require a substantial amount of regular nursing care.
How do I apply?
- Contact us for an application form, or contact Swindon Borough Council’s adult social care team.
- We’ll arrange for you to visit and meet us.
- We’ll help you to complete a housing assessment and affordability form, as you may be eligible for financial assistance towards your rent and part of your service charge.
- While you’re here, we may assess if you would benefit from care and support services, and our care provider, First City Nursing Services, may arrange to visit you at home to discuss your needs. For your care to be funded by Swindon Borough Council, you must have had your needs assessed and approved by the adult social care team.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about Harry Garrett Court, or to arrange a no-obligation visit, please contact us using the enquiry form below. Alternatively, you can call 01793 953 120 during office hours.