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Falcon & Griffin is an Extra Care Scheme for individuals aged 55 and over who have an assessed care/support need. The scheme provides support workers on site to assist with individuals assessed needs, included but not limited to:

  • Medication administration.
  • meal preparation.
  • personal care tasks and tenancy support.

The scheme consists of 69 properties, all benefiting from a warden call system that provides help and support 24/7 in the event of an emergency. The scheme is staffed with on-site presence from 8am–10pm and emergency off-site support overnight from 10pm-8am which is provided by Persona. There is also CCTV fitted throughout the scheme.


The onsite care team are employed by Adult Social care and consist of:

  • 1 Registered Manager
  • 1 Senior Support Worker
  • 10 Care Staff
  • 2 Domestic Staff

The Properties include:

  • Falcon House - 20 1-bed flats and 15 1-bed flats/bungalows.
  • Griffin House - 20 1-bed flats and 14 1-bed flats/bungalows.

Each flat has:

  • Double glazed and heating, smoke alarms and TV aerial point.
  • Decorated throughout and choice of carpets and vinyl flooring where appropriate.
  • Secure door entry system for your peace of mind and all fitted with emergency pull cords and 24 hour access to Carelink/Tunstall.
  • All properties have wet rooms.
  • Communal grounds.
  • Communal facilities, including Lounges, kitchen, bathrooms and laundries

CQC Rating: Good (8th September 2017) See the report