Extra Care housing provides purpose built, accessible homes that promotes independent living but also have the added benefit of being able to support you to stay in your own home if you become ill or need additional support as you grow older.
The main difference between extra care schemes and retirement developments or sheltered housing is that with extra care comes the reassurance that trained, professional care staff are based on site 24 hours a day.
What the scheme provides
The schemes are mostly rented though private tenancy, they are all fully self-contained properties, usually flats or bungalows, where you will have:
- your own front door
- living area
- kitchen
- bathroom
- bedroom(s)
Most schemes will have communal spaces and facilities that all tenants can use if they wish. There is
also the added security of fob or person-controlled entry into the main building.
All extra care schemes flats have telecare devices automatically installed so you can call for help 24hrs a day in the event of an emergency such as a fall or becoming very unwell. The care team will be contacted and respond to your call.
Care team support
The care team can support with all personal care including administering medication if this need should arise. The care team will also respond to any emergency calls even if the tenant is not receiving any personal care.
How to access extra care housing
Care packages may be free or low cost following an Adult Social Care assessment that will look at your care needs and finances, alternatively some people may choose to pay privately for care.
Find extra care housing
Cumberland Care Services currently provide support to four extra care schemes:
There are also three other extra care scheme operated by housing organisations: