Sheltered housing
Sheltered housing gives older people the independence of having a self-contained flat with the security of an alarm system and a warden. There is often a communal social area. The sheltered housing staff should check on you every day and be able to assist you in an emergency. They would not be expected to provide care or do things like shopping.
If you require additional services, you can still have care provided by the social services department, such as meals on wheels, or someone to come in to get you up in the morning, or to help you wash, or do your housework.
Alternatively, you could move into very sheltered housing or extra care sheltered housing, where services such as meals and personal care are usually provided.
It is possible to find sheltered housing to rent or to buy.
Providers of sheltered housing
Anchor Housing
Contact number: 0808 102 44179
| Scheme | Town |
|---|---|
| Kirklands Bungalows | Cockermouth |
| Lakeland Court | Keswick |
| Solway Court | Maryport |
| Salisbury Court | Workington |
| Wordsworth Court | Cockermouth |
Abbeyfield
| Scheme | Town | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield House | Cockermouth | 01900 825306 |
| Loveday House | Wigton | 016973 345848 |
Home Group supported accommodation with part time wardens
Contact number: 0345 141 4663
| Scheme | Town |
|---|---|
| Burnside | Wigton |
| Pennine View | Silloth |
| Bridge End Court (no warden) | Cockermouth |
Castles and Coasts housing association
Contact number: 0800 0851171
| Scheme | Town |
|---|---|
| Ellen Court | Maryport |
| Castle Gardens | Papcastle |
| Victoria Court | Cockermouth |
| Laybourne House | Workington |
| Firth House | Seaton |
| Derwent Close | Keswick |
Housing 21
Contact number: 0370 192 4000
| Scheme | Town |
|---|---|
| Inglis House | Maryport |
Further information about sheltered housing
More information about sheltered housing is available from Age UK's website.
Extra care housing
The aim of extra care housing is to help people stay at home for as long as possible and to live independently. extra care housing is designed with the needs of frail older people in mind, and with varying levels of care and support available on site.
People living in extra care housing will have their own self-contained homes, their own front door and have the legal right to live in the property. Extra care housing also provides communal facilities and may include restaurants, or dining rooms, health and fitness facilities, hobby rooms and computer rooms. Both domestic support and personal care are available and is usually provided by an on-site team.
Access to extra care housing
Extra care housing is usually available to people who have a care or support need, and an assessment of your care and support needs will be carried out to help decide if this is type of accommodation can support you.
Providers of extra care housing
| Provider | Scheme | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castles and Coasts | Greta Gardens | Keswick | 01228 6355683 |
| Home Group | Fairview Court | Wigton | 016973 43908 |