Search for a retirement home Help and advice Careers Housing options for older people If you’re thinking about where you might like to move as you get older we can help. We've listed some housing options for older people for you to explore and find out the difference between each. www.abbeyfield.com Where to begin Moving home Current: Housing options for older people 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, supported 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. Supported Housing Supported Housing (also known as Sheltered 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 Find out more about Supported Housing 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 Learn more about Independent Living homes 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 More information on Residential Care Homes 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 Discover more about our Dementia Friendly Care Homes 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 Learn more about our Nursing Homes Housing options for older people remaining in their own home Staying in your own home could still be an option for you, even if you are struggling with daily activities. Small changes to your home and getting support from trained carers could make all the difference and help you stay at home for longer. Care at Home Our Care at Home service can support you, so you can remain in the comfort of your own home and enjoy later life. Trained carers can visit you daily to assist you with daily tasks such as dressing, washing, cooking and cleaning. More about Care at Home Abbeyfield's Care At Home service currently operates in the following locations: Malmesbury Our Malmesbury Care At Home service is run from the Abbeyfield independent living complex Burnham Court. Find out more about our Malmesbury Care at Home service Sunderland Our Sunderland Care At Home service is run from the Abbeyfield independent living complex Hope Bank View. Learn more about our Sunderland Care at Home service Next steps Things to consider when downsizing Planning ahead and making sure you have all the information you need can help make the move into a new home easier and worry free. Read more Your guide to moving house in later life Whatever your reason for wanting to relocate, our tips below will help you in your move. Read more Tips for settling in to 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. Read more Did you know we're a charity? Support us and help enrich the lives of older people. Donate About Abbeyfield About us Our new developments Careers Contact us Our environmental aims Housing options Independent Living Supported Housing Residential Care Homes Dementia Friendly Care Homes Care at Home Nursing Homes Helpful advice What type of care do I need? 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