Supported housing and care homes

Choose the right support or care home

What to think about before you consider a care home, and the types of care homes there are. Sometimes care homes are known as nursing, residential, rest or retirement homes.

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.

Supported living

Supported living provides housing as well as care and support. Find out what supported living is and who can get it.

Pay for residential or nursing care homes if you own a property

You can still get help to pay for a care home if you own a property.

Pay for residential or nursing home care

The cost of a care home depends on the care provider, the type of care you need and how much money you have.

Get a Shared Lives carer

Shared Lives matches you with a carer that you live with. Find out how to apply to get a Shared Lives carer, or how to apply to be one.