Parklands Court
Parklands Court has good local shopping facilities, which include a post office, 
supermarket, chemist, fish and chip shop and newsagent. It is in an established popular residential area to the west of Swansea, with a city centre bus service outside the development giving easy access to the city centre every fifteen minutes.
Complete independence and privacy is assured but there is a fully furnished residents' lounge where residents may enjoy the company of their neighbours. Coffee mornings and afternoon teas are held on a regular basis.
There are 24 flats (9 of which have 2 bedrooms) at this scheme, unlike other schemes, flats are purchased and a weekly service charge is payable to Gwalia which covers all maintenance costs and the part time resident caretaker.
Services:
Parklands Court benefits from:
- laundry
- common room
- residential care taker
- CCTV door entry system
- sky satelite television
- emergency call system
- guest bedroom
In addition the scheme is located in a lively community which is also very convenient for local amenities.
Vacancies:
For details of current vacancies please contact Kathy in the Older Peoples' Services Team on 01792 488288
Scheme Manager:
The scheme manager, Susan, is able to assist you to make living at the scheme easier and also organise social events and activities.
Costs:
Parklands Court is a leasehold scheme and a service charge is payable. Please contact us for more details.
The service charge includes:
- TV aerial system and upkeep
- Hot water and electricity for all washing machines and tumble dryers in communal laundries
- Upkeep of door entry and CCTV systems
- Upkeep of lift
- Redecoration and upkeep of all communal areas such as corridors, front doors, paths and lighting bills
- Fire alarm upkeep and testing
- Maintenance of all grounds and gardens around scheme
- Window cleaning of communal windows
- Cleaning of bin store and rubbish areas
- 24 hour emergency maintenance - rapid response for plumbing and heating emergencies
- Heating and cleaning of communal areas
- Guest bedroom subsidy - £10 for first night and £5 for subsequent nights
- 24 hour call line
- Scheme Manager service 9am - 12 midday Monday to Friday
Most of our residents find their out goings decrease considerably when they move into Tai Cymdogaeth housing for the over 60s.
