Provision of extra care services in North Yorkshire are seen as a key element in delivering services to support the well-being of individuals and communities over the next 15 years. This page provides information about extra care services and housing schemes in North Yorkshire.

In 1999 North Yorkshire County Council agreed its 'Our Future Lives' policy which set out plans to replace its elderly persons homes with extra care housing schemes, providing accommodation and services for the whole community.

Extra care housing schemes in North Yorkshire

You can find details for the extra care housing schemes in North Yorkshire from the list below.

Please select an extra care housing schemeCedar Court, ScarboroughDeansfield Court, NortonEsk Moors Lodge, CastletonFernbank Court, SelbyGreenfield Court, HarrogateGreyfriars, Richmond (under construction)Hill View Manor, KnaresboroughPlaxton Court, ScarboroughPopple Well Springs, Tadcaster (under construction)Rivendale, NorthallertonSpringhill Court, EasingwoldSunnyfield Lodge, RiponSycamore Hall, BainbridgeThe Orchards, BromptonTown Close, Stokesley

If you prefer, you can view the extra care housing schemes in list format.

What is extra care housing?

Extra care housing offers a new way of supporting you to live independently for as long as you possibly can. It gives you the security and privacy of a home of your own, a range of facilities on the premises, with access to 24-hour care/support services available if you need them.

Extra care housing is sometimes called 'very sheltered housing' or 'assisted living'. The look of the accommodation varies enormously: some are new purpose built schemes or retirement villages, others are modernised sheltered housing schemes with extra services on site. Many offer a choice of accommodation such as flats or bungalows, for sale or rent. What all residents of extra care housing have in common is the security of owning or renting their own home, control over their finances and the peace of mind that goes with having access to 24-hour care/support available on site.

How extra care housing is different

Extra care housing has some significant differences from traditional housing services:

• you are living "in your own home" - NOT in a home;
• you have your own front door - you control who comes in and when;
• couples and friends can stay together;
• there is a mix of able and less able people to reflect a true community;
• 24-hour care/support services are available on site - if you need them;
• you get support to keep your independence - focusing on prevention and enabling;
• you can join in social activities - or you can be private, the choice is yours;
• you have control over your finances and support if you need it to manage them; and
• you have security - the aim is a home for life

You may be thinking of moving from residential care or having to leave your old home because of life changes or health problems. Or you may simply be unhappy with where you are living now. If you value your independence and privacy and want control and choices in your life, think about extra care type housing.

Extra care housing enables people with even the most debilitating physical, sensory and cognitive conditions to be supported to live safely and securely in their own homes.

Details of the extra care housing schemes that we have developed with our partners can be found above. In addition, you can use the Elderly Accommodation Counsel websites below for advice, information and to search for housing services and accommodation for older people.

Useful downloads What is extra care and how can it help me (August 2010) [317kb] Extra care housing offers a new way of supporting you to live independently for as long as you can. It gives you the security and privacy of a home of your own, a range of facilities on the premises and access to 24-hour care/support services. What is extra care and how can it help me (large print version) (August 2010) [38kb] Extra care housing offers a new way of supporting you to live independently for as long as you can. It gives you the security and privacy of a home of your own, a range of facilities on the premises and access to 24-hour care/support services.     Weblinks Please note: All external websites open in a new browser window. North Yorkshire County Council is not responsible for the content of external websites. Age UK Age Concern and Help the Aged have joined forces to become Age UK – to provide essential services, information and support for everyone in later life. Alzheimer's Society The Alzheimer's Society provide information, advice and support to people with dementia and their carers. They also runs a support line and provide news features for gay and lesbian carers, with useful information about people's rights. Elderly Accommodation Counsel The Elderly Accommodation Counsel provides information and advice to older people and their relatives and carers to help older people make informed decisions about their housing and care needs. Elderly Accommodation Counsel - housing and care home search Use this website from the Elderly Accommodation Counsel to search for retirement housing and care homes or to access elderly care advice on sheltered housing, retirement housing, care homes, or care services for elderly people. Age UK Age Concern and Help the Aged have joined forces to become Age UK – to provide essential services, information and support for everyone in later life. North Yorkshire and York Primary Care Trust The North Yorkshire and York Primary Care Trust (PCT) is responsible for delivering better health and health care for its local population. Extra care housing - frequently asked questions I am managing on my own, but my health is not good and I want to move. Would extra care housing be suitable for me? I own my own home, but my friend is a council tenant. Could we both move into extra care housing? I already live in ordinary sheltered housing - how would extra care housing be different? My partner is very unwell and we get a lot of help from our family and friends. Could we move into extra care housing together? What happens if my health gets worse while I am living in extra care housing? My mother has early signs of Alzheimer's disease. Can she move into extra care housing? My doctor has said I should go into a home. What are the advantages of extra care housing compared to a care home? Can I afford extra care housing? Who is in charge of extra care housing? What extra care housing schemes are available in North Yorkshire? Contacts Customer services centre (social care enquiries) Full contact details for the customer services centre, including how to call in personally, can be found below. social.care@northyorks.gov.uk Tel: 0845 034 9410 Fax: 01609 532009 Full details for Customer services centre (social care enquiries) Compliments, complaints, comments and concerns (adult social care) Help us get it right. Please tell us your views about adult social care services provided by North Yorkshire County Council. Your comments can help us to improve our services and plan for the future. social.complaints@northyorks.g... Tel: 01609 532638 Fax: 01609 532025 Full details for Compliments, complaints, comments and concerns (adult social care)