Extra Care Housing is very sheltered housing with a range of additional facilities and support. There is 24 hour care to meet individual care plans with the flexibility to respond to fluctuations in care needs.
Advantages
- Promotes independence
- Part of a Community
- Own front door
- Support/care available 24 hours per day
- Restaurant
- Assisted baths
- Launderette
Disadvantages
- Likely to have specific admission criteria
- May not be able to provide a home for life
- New concept so not widely available
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