Extra Care housing is housing designed for people who are predominantly over the age of 55 years and offers the benefit of independent living with on-site support available when needed.
Across Knowsley, there are nine extra care schemes – the most recent of which is Arncliffe Gardens in Halewood.
Where is Arncliffe Gardens?
Arncliffe Gardens is located on Arncliffe Road in Halewood (L25 9AD). It was built and is managed by Plus Dane Housing.
There is a local circular bus stop outside the building which will take passengers to Leathers Lane shopping centre. It’s also a short walk to bus stops to take you to Liverpool city centre and the Mersey rail Hunts Cross Train station is a 15-minute walk. A pharmacist and convenience store are located 5 minutes’ walk away.
Located opposite Arncliffe Gardens is Arncliffe community centre which offers sports, pensioners gatherings, support groups and dance sessions.
Alongside the community centre is the path to Halewood triangle park where woodland walks can be enjoyed.
Woolton Village is also easily accessible via a short bus journey or car drive with its numerous restaurants, pubs and shopping.
What are the benefits of extra care schemes?
Extra care homes help to support residents to live independently, but it also provides added reassurance that domiciliary support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week if needed.
What accommodation is available at Arncliffe Gardens?
Arncliffe Gardens offers 77 one and two-bedroom affordable apartments which include a lounge, fitted kitchen, bathroom and wet room, bedrooms and storage.
Of these, 58 are aimed at over 55’s with a housing and support need, as well as a separate wing with 19 homes for younger people with learning disabilities, autism or mental ill health.
What facilities are there at Arncliffe Gardens?
As well as on-site care and support being available at any time, access into the building and apartments is via a key fob entry system, providing additional security as well as CCTV being operational 24/7.
Residents also have access to communal facilities including a hair salon, assisted bathroom, guest room for families and sensory garden with a seating area as well as a range of activities including bingo and coffee mornings, providing opportunities to socialise with other residents.
Smoke and heat detectors are installed in all apartments. There’s also a laundry room, a store for electric mobility scooters and lifts to each of the floors.
How can I apply?
To apply for an extra care scheme, please complete a Property Pool Plus application and then an extra care referral.
Further details about Property Pool Plus can be found here.
To apply please see: www.knowsley.gov.uk/extracareapplication
For details of the allocations policy: www.knowsley.gov.uk/extracareallocationspolicy