Severn Vale Housing Society

What is retirement housing?

It is specially designed accommodation, mainly for older people, which is available for rent. There are thirteen sheltered housing schemes around the Borough, a total of over 400 units of secure, affordable housing. There are variations between the retirement housing schemes, but mostly they provide the following features:

• Self contained flats with their own bathrooms and fitted kitchens

Communal facilities such as:

• Laundry Rooms
• Communal lounge for a variety of social activities
• Gardens
• Guest Rooms
• Security and safety features
• A Residential Scheme Manager 24 hr emergency assistance through connection of each flat to a call centre

View some of our retirement properties - click here.

What are the benefits of living in retirement housing?

• Good quality housing
• A home for life wherever possible
• Your own front door
• Independence
• Peace of mind, with help on hand via the Scheme Manager or central control in emergencies
• Security
• Company when wanted
• Remaining part of a community

What does the Scheme Manager do?

• Help newcomers to settle in and explain how everything works
• Make regular contact with each resident as required
• Assist with emergencies
• Encourage social activities and independent living
• Liaise with residents, families and agencies to assist with independent living