Retirement housing

Retirement housing is usually within a purpose built group of flats, designed to cater for the housing needs of older people.  It provides independent, secure accommodation, with extra social and domestic facilities such as communal lounges and laundry facilities.

B3 Living (formerly known as Broxbourne Housing Association) has eight retirement housing schemes.  In addition to these there are also some retirement schemes provided by other housing associations and private organisations.

Each of B3 Living's schemes has a Scheme Manager, who provides regular contact with residents.  In addition to the Scheme Manager, each property is linked to the community alarm service to offer support outside office hours.

Retirement housing offers independent living within a secure environment.  It does not offer assistance with cleaning, shopping or personal care, but this may be available via home care.

Flexicare housing

This is similar to retirement housing but with additional support.  It combines the advantages of high quality, self-contained accommodation and the provision of flexible care services based at the scheme.  Applicants for flexicare housing will be assessed jointly by B3 Living and Health and Community Services to ensure that this type of housing can meet the applicant's assessed needs.

For more information contact the Retirement Housing Manager on 01992 453722 or email enquiry@broxbourneha.org.uk or see the B3 Living website. 

Other housing associations offering retirement schemes locally include Hanover Housing Association and Anchor Trust. 

For further information please contact:

Hanover Housing Association, freephone 0800 280 2575, or see the Hanover website

Anchor Trust, telephone 0845 140 2020, or see the Anchor website