Apply for Seniors Housing

Seniors Housing is for older people who want to live independently, but need some support. In Brighton & Hove this used to be called sheltered housing.

What Seniors Housing is

Seniors Housing allows older people to be part of an active community while knowing help is always available.

Most Seniors Housing has a manager or warden. They're on-site throughout the day to keep a check on the residents and look after the building.

There is also a 24-hour emergency alarm, so residents can contact the manager or our CareLink Plus alarm service when the manager is off duty.

Find out more about CareLink Plus alarm and telecare.

There are communal areas like lounges, gardens and guest rooms for family and friends to stay in.

Who can apply for Seniors Housing

Seniors Housing is designed for older people, usually aged 55 or over, who want to live independently.

What residents pay for in Seniors Housing

As a resident you pay:

  • rent, unless you own the property
  • household bills like electricity and water
  • a charge towards the cost of the scheme manager
  • a charge for the alarm service

If you receive Housing Benefit, you could get help towards some of these costs.

In extra care housing, you might have to pay a contribution towards the cost of your care.

Extra care housing

Extra care housing is housing for older people who need some extra support to look after themselves. These schemes have 24-hour care staff available.

Seniors Housing or extra care housing could be right for you if you:

  • are not managing at home
  • want easy access to help
  • want to get involved with social activities

To find out more about extra care housing, contact Access Point.

Access Point

Apply for Seniors Housing

If you're not already registered, you need to join the housing register and complete the Seniors Housing section before you can apply for Seniors Housing.

When you've registered, you can make a bid for Seniors Housing properties on homemove. These properties are advertised the same way as other properties on homemove.

If you need help with your application contact homemove.

Homemove
  • Homemove website

  • Contact Homemove to tell us which advertised properties you're interested in.

More information about housing options for older people

Find out more about housing options for older people from the Elderly Accommodation Counsel.

For help making decisions about your housing check the housing options for older people (HOOP) questionnaire.