This article is to explain the main types of property you’ll come across  for somewhere to live in your retirement.

Sheltered Housing

Sheltered housing is usually in the form of flats built for housing retirees. Unlike a conventional block of flats, sheltered housing will also boast additional facilities for the residents – i.e a large room for residents to socialise in.
Most sheltered accommodations will have a sheltered housing call system in place in case of emergencies. Whilst these self-contained flats are by far the most popular form of sheltered housing, there are some premises that will have bungalows available too. One key thing that sheltered housing premises have in common is that they are typically run by a warden or a scheme manager – who can assist with any common issues that residents may have.

Such premises will also have a door entry system and optional peripheral products such as water detectors that are needed for many reasons including a blocked sink or tap being left on/unattended. Other options include, smoke, heat and door sensors – all of which are added to improve the safety of the premises.

Retirement Villages

Retirement villages will usually consist of houses, bungalows and apartments in a village type environment – as opposed to more conventional blocks of flats associated with traditional sheltered housing. A village feeling delivers residents a generally greater sense of community and will often include a pubs, restaurant, community hall and doctor’s surgery and even a gym.

 

Assisted Living

This type of housing allows residents to live independently in spite of their need for additional help if required. Such Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) will typically have care staff or designated nurses on the site all day. Properties will also be fitted with assisted living systems that are 24Hr monitored for peace of mind.