Renfrewshire Council

What extra care housing is

Extra care housing is for older people who need support with daily living and have higher or changing care needs.

There are currently 4 extra care housing complexes in Renfrewshire with accommodation that can be rented through housing associations.

These are run in partnership by local housing associations, the council and our community health partnerships.

The complexes enable people with care needs to live in their own flat as independently as possible, but with the security of 24-hour access to on-site care and support.

Each complex offers a mix of wheelchair-accessible accommodation and 2-bedroom flats.

People living in extra care accommodation have individual personal alarms linked to the care team.

Many complexes have shared facilities and services such as a lounge, dining area and garden.

Extra care housing provides more personal care support than sheltered housing and very sheltered housing. 

The range of support available depends on your needs. Staff can help you with things you might have difficulty doing on your own, including:

• getting out of bed
• making breakfast
• maintaining personal hygiene and continence care
• getting dressed
• supporting you with your medication.

Who can live in extra care housing

You can apply to live in extra care housing if you are aged 60 or over and have care support needs.

Where you could live

There are 4 extra care housing complexes in Renfrewshire at:

• Arnott Gardens, Linwood - managed by Linstone Housing Association
• Banktop Court, Johnstone - managed by Hanover Scotland Housing Association
• Clayson House, Erskine - managed by Bridgewater Housing Association
• Robertson House, Erskine - managed by Bridgewater Housing Association.

How much it costs

All extra care housing properties are rented. You cannot buy your extra care housing property.

The cost to rent depends on the size and location of the accommodation. This is set by the individual housing association.

As well as rent, there will also be a service charge and a cost for meals.

You can find out more information on these charges by contacting the housing association directly.

How to apply

Applications for extra care housing in Renfrewshire are handled by the individual housing associations.

You should visit the complexes before you apply to help you decide which one is best for you.

If you want to apply for extra care housing, you'll need to contact the housing association directly at:

Bridgewater Housing Association

• phone: 0141 812 2237
• email: admin@bridgewaterha.org.uk

Hanover Scotland Housing Association

• phone: 0800 111 4646
• email: hello@hanover.scot

Linstone Housing Association

• phone: 01505 382 383
• email: general@linstone.co.uk

When you make an application with a housing association, they will request a social work assessment from your local social work team to fully understand your needs.

What happens next

Your application will be passed to an allocation panel, where it will be considered and prioritised by the level of your care and support needs.

The housing association you have applied for will then get in touch to let you know your place on the waiting list.

More information

For more information on extra care housing in Renfrewshire, you should contact the housing associations directly.