Sheltered housing
Sheltered housing in England usually consists of self-contained flats or bungalows, bought or rented, with an emergency alarm system, a warden living on or near the premises, and communal facilities such as a lounge or laundry — sometimes called warden-assisted accommodation.
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It generally suits older people needing a low level of support, unlike extra care housing, which serves people with greater needs who do not require a full care home. It is provided by local authorities, housing associations and private companies, with owners paying service charges to a management organisation.
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