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Housing for older people/sheltered accommodation
There are a range of sheltered housing schemes for older people aged over 55 provided by Registered Providers (Housing Associations) in Hastings. Some of these schemes are allocated outside of the Sussex Homemove Scheme and others are included within the scheme.
To apply for sheltered housing within Sussex Homemove go to this section for details on the scheme and how to apply.
There are three private sheltered schemes which are outside of Sussex Homemove Scheme. They have their own application processes. You will need to contact them directly for more details. These are:
- Alexandra Park Mansions, St Helens Crescent, Hastings
Managed by Southern Housing
Telephone: 0800 121 60 60 - Housing 21
Telephone: 0370 192 4000 - Anchor Housing - www.anchor.org.uk
Support available
If you, or someone you know, is over 60, and in need of support with housing issues, the East Sussex Floating Support Service provides a free short term support service, to help you to stay living independently. Residents aged 60 and over can self-refer to the service or be referred by any individual or agency.
For more information please visit https://1space.eastsussex.gov.uk/Services/812/STEPS-to-stay-indepe
Extra care housing is a specialist type of retirement housing designed for older people. Extra care housing combines accommodation with care and support services, with someone on-site 24 hours a day.
It is similar to sheltered housing but also offers help with personal care and household chores, so it may be suitable if you have higher or changing care needs
The facilities and care provided will vary, but extra care housing schemes usually include:
- self-contained flats which are specially designed for wheelchair users or people who find walking more difficult.
- on-site care and support staff, providing personal care and domestic services
- emergency alarms throughout the scheme, with 24-hour help available
- communal facilities and services such as a lounge, dining area and garden.
- you have health problems
- you are struggling to look after your home or garden
- you are considering residential care
- you need regular support to enable you to live in your own home
- you think you will need more support in the future
The eligibility criteria will depend on the scheme, but residents are usually:
- aged 55 years and older
- able to live safely on their own with some support.
- have 11 hours or more of care needs per week (ie, support with washing dressing, managing medication & domestic tasks)
- local connection to East Sussex
If you are part of a couple and one of you has greater care needs, extra care housing could make it possible for you to continue to live together.
These are all the extra care schemes in the county:
Extra care schemes Scheme Location Provider Marlborough House Hastings Southern Housing Downlands Court Peacehaven Saxon Weald Margaret House Uckfield Saxon Weald Cranbrook Eastbourne Saxon Weald Bentley Grange Hailsham Saxon Weald The Orangery Bexhill-on-Sea Southern Housing St Bartholomew’s Court Rye Sanctuary Renting
Housing costs are paid to the landlord, and you may be entitled to Housing Benefit to help to pay for some of these costs.
Care and Support
The on-site care and support is commissioned from East Sussex County Council. A financial assessment by Adult Social Care will tell you how much you might need to pay towards the cost of the care.
To apply, you must have a Care Act needs assessment.
You can start our assessment online or contact Adult Social Care
To Purchase:
It is possible to buy a property within some of these extra care schemes
For more information about buying a shared ownership property, visit:
Saxon Weald: Buying an extra care apartment | Weald Living
Southern Housing: Shared ownership homes | Southern Home Ownership
- Alexandra Park Mansions, St Helens Crescent, Hastings
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Contact
Contact us if you have a question about housing and homes.
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