Extra care housing
Promoting independent living, enhanced wellbeing, a sense of security alongside creating a community of likeminded people where friends are made and life is for living.
What is extra care housing?
- Extra Care is a housing option available to people over 55 offering a safe and secure environment with the privacy of your own home and your own front door.
- It is an environment for people who want to remain independent but who may need some additional support now or in the future.
- Our aim is to provide the very best services to promote independent living, enhance wellbeing and provide a sense of security alongside creating a community of likeminded people where friends are made and life is for living.
What are the benefits of Extra Care?
- Your own home within a safe and secure environment
- Maintaining your independence and doing what matters to you
- Reassurance of staff onsite offering emotional support
- Affordable rent and onsite housing support
- Telecare enabled properties
- Keeping you engaged with your community
- Eligible care needs addressed in a personalised way to suit you
Where is it available?
| Location | Scheme Name | Landlord | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonge with the Haugh | Eldon Street | Bolton at Home | 01204 328000 |
| Little Lever | Lever Gardens Court | Bolton at Home | 01204 328000 |
| Farnworth | Maxton | Bolton at Home | 01204 328000 |
| Rumworth | Merton | Bolton at Home | 01204 328000 |
| Astley Bridge | Eden Lodge | Anchor | 0800 731 2020 |
| Hulton | Kenyon Rise | Anchor | 0800 731 2020 |
| Westhoughton | Thurstons | Anchor | 0800 731 2020 |
| Crompton | Rushey Fold | Anchor | 0800 731 2020 |
| Halliwell | Whitecroft | Anchor | 0800 731 2020 |
| Bradshaw | Manor Gardens | Places for People | 01204 307855 / 01772 667002 |
Facilities
Our Extra Care schemes consist of self-contained flats comprising of:
- Fitted kitchen
- Private or ensuite bathroom, most with walk-in, easy access shower
- Door entry system
- Emergency call system
Communal facilities may include:
- Lounge
- Quiet room
- Laundry
- Gardens
- Guest room for a nominal fee should friends or family visit overnight
- Various social activities
Care delivery within Extra Care
Our onsite care team will assess your personal care needs with you. They will make sure that your care is designed to meet your needs and is delivered within the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Care can be funded via the local authority or privately and our onsite team can offer guidance in relation to funding.
Our onsite care teams offer a flexible and efficient response to meet your care and support needs and can respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day.
Pets
Each housing provider has a pets policy which they will explain to you.
How do I apply?
You can apply directly to the landlord or, if you have a social worker, they will share details of the extra care housing schemes in Bolton that may be able to support you and how you can apply.
Before registering for a property, we recommend that:
- You think about the location of the property and whether it is where you would like to live
- Have a chat with the landlord to understand more about the property and if it is suitable for you
- Visit the property to make sure it meets your needs
More information is available in the Extra Care Housing - Independent Living leaflet
Rent
Each housing provider will explain their rental and any service charge costs to you.
Extra Care Housing is a partnership between Bolton Council, Bolton Cares, landlords, Bolton at Home, Anchor Hanover Group and Places for People.
More information on Extra Care
You can find out more about Extra Care housing from:
- the Elderly Accommodation Counsel
- Housing LIN - What is Extra Care Housing