What is Extra Care Housing
What is extra care housing?
Extra care housing provides older people with
another housing choice in Tamworth. Our aim is help you to
maintain your independence through the security and privacy of your
own home together with access to 24 hour care and support tailored
for you when you need it.
Thomas Hardy provides self contained flats for
rent.
Each flat has its own front door, bedroom(s),
lounge, kitchen and bathroom;
- Emergency intercom alarm system with pull cords in each room;
pendants are available to wear for people who may have any
difficulties in using the pull cord system;
- A care team is based on site to provide you with the care and
assistance for you to keep your independence; such as help with
dressing, bathing and getting in and out of bed.
Facilities and services
The scheme offers a range of facilities;
Special bathrooms for assisted bathing;
- A large centrally located resident’s lounge;
- Luncheon club and dinning room;
- Smaller games/activity rooms;
- Wheelchair and scooter storage;
- Hairdressers;
- A guest bedroom which may be booked for visiting relatives or
friends;
- Laundry rooms containing washing machines and tumble
driers;
- A 24 hour entrance door entry phone system to give you
additional home security;
- Lifts to give easy access to the first and/ or second floor
accommodation;
- Enclosed private gardens and
- Car Parking.