Business details
Ritchie Court
- Tel: 01865 510334
- Email: [Send email to Ritchie Court]
- Website: http://www.ritchiecourt.com
- 380 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7PW
Ritchie Court - a block of 43 purpose built flats for the retired - was opened in 1976. The moving spirit in this enterprise was Professor Ritchie Russell under whose auspices the residence took shape as a self-governing association, operation under Friendly Society Regulations.
As its name implies, its aim is to provide a place for retired people to live independent and secure lives, managing their own affairs, with some back-up to make this possible.
All residents are members of the Association and participate in the election of the Board of Management from amongst the membership. Thus, though the flats are self-contained, Ritchie Court functions as a congenial group of individuals with a sense of community. The residents arrange social occasions.
Whilst the need for privacy is fully respected, a warden is on the premises for 24 hours a day, always available in an emergency. The Wardens office is open for a period each morning and evening. The help the warden gives is that of a 'good neighbour' but it is not part of the warden's duties to provide any help on a continuous or regular basis and residents should employ extra care if they need it. Ritchie Court does not offer the level of care provided in a nursing home or residential home. If nursing home care is required then arrangements must be made by Residents or their sponsor.
Areas served: Oxford.
Categories: Nursing & Residential Homes