Extra care housing

What is extra care housing

It is like sheltered housing. You have your own individual self-contained flat, with your own front door. You get a higher level of personal care, arranged for you.

If there is an emergency staff are there 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Your care provider will help you:

with personal care
with your meals
your daily living activities

There are communal areas where you can:

take part in social and leisure activities
be part of a community

Extra care housing has different names:

assisted living
flexicare
housing with care

How do I find extra care housing

Find all extra care housing apartments to buy or rent in Surrey on Housing Care. You can also contact your local district or borough council housing department.

You can live in extra care housing by:

paying social rent
shared ownership
private renting
leasehold

The future of extra care housing in Surrey

There is not enough extra care housing in Surrey and not enough extra care housing people can afford.

We are increasing the number of extra care housing by 725 places before 2030.

Our extra care housing will be:

so that you can live your life your own way
with your future in mind
in the heart of the community
to support and promote your independence

Watch the short video to see how we will deliver extra care housing.

Further information

Our Accommodation with Care and Support Commissioning statements give more information.

Watch the short video below about extra care housing.

Useful links

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