Housing options for older people moving out of their own home
Are you starting to think more about where to live as you get older? It may have come to a time where you feel like living in your home isn't as suitable or safe, and although it is not an easy decision there are a number of options available. These include renting, buying, sheltered housing, independent living housing, residential care homes, dementia friendly care homes, nursing homes and care at home options offered by Abbeyfield.
Whether you are looking to downsize or find somewhere more suitable for your physical needs, finding it more difficult to manage by yourself, want to live in the company of others as part of a community, we have a variety of housing options to suit you. Read more below to find out about the range of options and to search for the right housing option near you.
Sheltered Housing
Sheltered Housing (also known as Supported Housing or Assisted Living) allows you to live independently in a shared house in the company of others knowing there’s staff on hand for a friendly chat, to cook daily homemade meals and support you when you need it. Key features:
- Own bedroom with en-suite or separate bathroom
- Two homemade meals per day
- Communal areas to socialise with other residents
- High level of independence
- 24 hour on-call system
Independent Living
Our Independent Living homes allow you to live within your own apartment or bungalow with support from our friendly staff when you need it. Key Features:
- Purpose built
- Own front door
- Fitted kitchen
- Wet room bathroom
- Communal areas to socialise with other residents
- Extra care services available as required
- 24 hour on-call system
Residential Care Homes
Abbeyfield Residential Care Homes have been designed for older people with higher support needs to live comfortably with 24 hour staff to provide support and companionship. Key Features:
- 24 hour staffing
- Stimulating activities calendar
- Three nutritious meals daily
- Own bedroom with en-suite or separate bathroom
- Communal areas to socialise with other residents
- Personalised care plan
Dementia Friendly Care Homes
Our Dementia Friendly Care Homes have been designed to help support residents living with Alzheimer’s, dementia or other forms of memory loss. Our homes offer the same high quality support you’ll find in our care homes with extra support for those living with dementia. Key Features:
- All meals provided
- Own bedroom with en-suite or separate bathroom
- Communal areas to socialise with other residents
- 24 hour staff
- Personalised care plan
- Stimulating activities calendar
Nursing Homes
Our Nursing Homes provide the same high quality personal care and support that you would receive in any of our Residential Care Homes but with the added benefit of round the clock qualified nursing care. Key Features:
- 24 hour on-site qualified nursing staff
- Stimulating activities calendar
- Three nutritious meals a day
- Specialist furniture and equipment to meet your needs
- Personalised care plan
Next steps
Your guide to moving house in later life
Whatever your reason for wanting to relocate, our tips below will help you in your move.
How will I finance my move?
Arranging care at home or moving into residential care or sheltered housing can be a complex process, but we’re here to help. Below we’ll take you through paying for care, step by step.
Tips for settling into your retirement home
At Abbeyfield, we want new residents to feel at home as quickly as possible, so we’ve put together a few tips, as suggested by our residents, to help you settle in quickly.