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Extra care housing

Definition: Sheltered or retirement housing for frail older people

New forms of sheltered housing and retirement housing have been pioneered in recent years, to cater for older people who are becoming more frail and less able to do everything for themselves. These are known as extra care or very sheltered developments (or schemes). Most properties in these schemes will suit less mobile people and wheelchair users, and bathrooms particularly will be designed to make it easier for assistance to be offered. Schemes may have their own care staff, and will usually provide one or more meals each day, if required. Extra care housing has developed from sheltered housing, and shares many of the same other features.

Find extra care housing through Finder Services / Housing Options; setting Support as 'Extra care' in your search criteria.

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