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Wealden District Council > Housing > Housing Options, Homelessness, Advice > Housing Options, Advice and Assistance > Housing Options for Older People

Housing Options for Older People

Section 1 – Independent Living

This is for those older people able to live independently. There are 2 types age restricted accommodation and sheltered/retirement living.

Age restricted accommodation

Throughout the district there area range of properties designated for people aged 55+ or 60+ years. These include flats and bungalows

The Council has these spread across four sites and consist of:

  • 20 one and two bedroom flats at Helen Court, Hailsham completed in 2016 – for people aged 60+
  • 12 one bedroom bungalows at New Barn Close in Hailsham – for people aged 60+
  • 23 units at St Peters Mead in Rotherfield consisting of flats, bungalows and houses – for people aged 55+
  • 14 one and two bedrooms flats at Molesey Court, Uckfield – for people aged 55+

In addition, Sussex Housing and Care have Honey Crag Close, Polegate – nine two-bedroom bungalows each with their own compact rear garden. For over 55’s.

All vacancies are advertised on Sussex Homemove so you need to be registered – Applying for Social Housing to Rent

Retirement/Sheltered Housing

Wealden Retirement Living

In all Wealden Council owned and managed retirement living properties there is a 24-hour Lifeline link and a secure door entry system, as well as a court management service. View further details on our retirement living properties to rent or shared ownership.

Sussex Housing & Care

  • Neville Court, Crowborough – sheltered studios and flats for rent for over 60’s with onsite facilities.
  • St Thomas of Canterbury Court, Mayfield – 16 sheltered flats to rent for singles and couples with onsite facilities for over 60’s.
  • The Rowans, Crowborough – 16 sheltered apartments and three bungalows. Only built in 2011. For over 60s.

View more information on Sussex Housing & Care or each scheme on their website.

All vacancies are advertised on Sussex Homemove so you need to be registered – Applying for Social Housing to Rent

Anchor

  • Luke Lade Court, Hailsham – retirement living court with Wi-Fi, extensive grounds and communal facilities
  • Hanover Court, Hailsham – retirement living court with car parking and garden.

Both have 24 hour emergency call service and are available to rent for those aged 55+.

For more information on Anchor or each scheme visit Anchor – Later Life is for Living

All vacancies are advertised on Sussex Homemove so you need to be registered – Applying for Social Housing to Rent 

Stonewater

Old Mill Court, Crowborough – retirement living court consisting of 37 self-contained apartments, mainly 1 bedroom but some 2 bedroom. Communal facilities. Some parking. Close to town centre and local facilities. For more information visit the Stonewater website.

For more information on Stonewater visit: Stonewater is a leading social housing provider.

All vacancies are advertised on Sussex Homemove so you need to be registered – Applying for Social Housing to Rent 

Abbeyfields

Holdenhurst, Heathfield – The development offers a choice of 48 one and two bedroom apartments for affordable rental. A close walk away from the high Street. Includes A two course meal daily, Alarm system On-site staff, gardens. Communal lounge.

Find out more at: Independent Living in East Sussex | Holdenhurst | Abbeyfield or Home – Holdenhurst | Abbeyfield South Downs

To apply complete online form: Independent Living in East Sussex | Holdenhurst | Abbeyfield or call 01435 898380

Darwin House, Crowborough – Consisting of nine en-suite flats with level access showers. Each room has Wi-Fi access. Onsite housekeeper who cooks two hot meals per day. Ingredients for breakfast included. Nearby local amenities. Onsite car park, guest facilities and communal lounge. Garden with a conservatory, porch, patio and seating area.

Find out more at: Sheltered House in Crowborough, East Sussex | Darwin House | Abbeyfield

To apply complete the online form: Sheltered House in Crowborough, East Sussex | Darwin House | Abbeyfield  or call 01892 653653.

Section 2 – Supported accommodation

This comes with onsite care and support – the amount will vary according to the needs of the individual person.

There are 2 main types extra care and care homes:

Extra Care

Extra care housing is ideal for older people who need care and support but would like to live in their own flat. 24-hour care is provided on site. There are flats available to buy or rent.

Facilities include on-site scheme manager, restaurant or café, landscaped gardens, parking for residents, staff and guests as well as residents’ lounge, computer area, activity rooms, guest suite, hairdressers and laundry facilities.

There are 2 schemes in Wealden:

Everyone living in extra care housing must have an assessed care and support need.  This will be done by East Sussex County Council Adult Social Care. 

Care Homes

Care homes offer 24-hour care and support, accommodation and meals. You may need to consider moving into a care home if:

  • you can no longer cope living at home, even with extra help and adaptations to your home
  • you need more help than sheltered housing/retirement living or extra care housing can provide

There are two types:

  • Residential care homes have trained staff to support you with personal care.
  • Nursing homes provide personal care and also have trained nursing staff on duty.

Find out more about the cost of paying for residential care 

Unless you can afford to access a private care home you will need to be assessed by Adult Social Care to ensure this is the best option to meet your housing, support and care needs.