SHELTERED/RETIREMENT HOUSING LIST

Section One Sheltered and Retirement Housing to Rent.

Section Two Extra Care and Very Sheltered Housing.

Section Three Properties to Buy.

PLEASE NOTE INCLUSION ON THIS LIST DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A RECOMMENDATION FROM AGE UK SOLIHULL

This list was updated Feb 2020 If you have access to the internet please check for updates at www.ageuksolihull.org.uk

Section One

Sheltered and Retirement Housing to Rent There are many providers of retirement/sheltered housing in Solihull. The largest is Solihull Community Housing (SCH). This is the name of the Arm’s Length Management Organisation (ALMO) responsible for running the housing service on behalf of Solihull Council.

Solihull Community Housing work in partnership with Solihull Council, Beth Johnson Housing Association, Bromford Housing Group and Waterloo Housing Association to provide an allocations scheme called Solihull Home Options. This scheme allows those registered to make ‘bids’ for available properties.

For more information you can pick up a booklet called ‘Access to Housing’ from one of Solihull Community Housing’s area housing offices, or one of the Council’s Connect offices. Alternatively telephone 0121 717 1515 or log onto www.solihullhomeoptions.org.uk

Other providers include Housing Associations, Charitable Trusts, non-profit making organisations, Trusts and profit making companies.

Further information about all forms of housing for older people can be found on the Elderly Advice Counsel’s website www.HousingCare.org which offers two telephone helplines – Housing Care on 0207 820 1343 and First Stop on 0800 377 7070 .

Useful information is also provided on Age UK’s Information Guide ‘Choices in Retirement Housing’ and our Factsheet ‘Looking for Rented Housing’.

Those on low incomes may be eligible for assistance with their rent, service and support charges and Council Tax. The Income & Awards department at your local council will be able to assist or enquire at the Community Advice Hubs located in Chelmsley Wood Library and The Core, Solihull.

The list that follows provides a comprehensive selection of properties available to rent in the Solihull area, we do not make recommendations.

Whilst we make every effort to ensure that the information given is correct, we recommend that you contact individual providers for further information including how to make an application, waiting lists, facilities and current fees.

PROPERTY PROVIDER INFORMATION Abbeyfield House Abbeyfield UK Ltd 1 house providing a total of 15 en-suite single rooms, 1 Ashleigh Road 1 Ashleigh Road furnished by residents. Dining room, guest room, Solihull Solihull lifts/stair lifts, alarm system, gardens. Monthly rent B91 1AE B91 1AE includes 2 meals a day & all communal cleaning. 0121 711 2543 01727 857 536 Housekeeper 09.00-6.00, social activities. Residents must be fully independent. No pets.

Brunswick House Platform Housing Flats, one bedroomed, laundry room, lounge, visitor’s Farlow Croft Association accommodation, lift, door entry system. Marston Green Waterloo House Warden on site 9.00-5.00 plus emergency call B37 7AF 1700 Solihull Parkway system. 0121 788 7886 Birmingham Business No pets Park B37 7YD 0333 200 7304

Fulwell Mews Platform Housing Assoc Bungalows, 4 x two bedroomed. No warden. Marston Green 1700 Solihull Parkway Pull cord emergency alarm only. B37 7FX Birmingham Business No pets 0121 788 7886 Park B37 7YD 0333 200 7304

Guillemard Court Housing & Care 21 Flats, one bedroom flats for 1 or 2 people. Lounge, Chichester Grove laundry room, guest room, social events, rent includes Chelmsley Wood 0345 606 6363 service and support charge. Some pets allowed. Solihull B37 5SL Warden 8.00-4.00 Mon-Fri. 24 hour emergency alarm 03701 924929 to central control.

Jubilee Court Sir Josiah Mason’s Trust 8 Flats to full mobility standard Hillborough Road Mason’s Court Olton Solihull Hillborough Road Manager on site 8.00-4.00 Mon-Fri plus emergency B27 6PF Solihull B27 6PF call system. 0121 788 7886 0121 245 1002

Maitland House Platform Housing Asc Flats, one bedroomed Parkfield Estate Waterloo House Laundry room, laundry, visitors accommodation, lift, Faircroft Road 1700 Solihull Parkway door entry system. Castle Bromwich Birmingham Business Warden on site 9.00-5.00 plus emergency call B36 9UJ Park B37 7YD system. 0121 788 7886 0333 200 7304

Mason House Sir Josiah Mason Trust Located in Green Lane Shirley, Mason House is set in Green Lane Mason Court mature landscaped gardens. We have 63 individual Shirley, Solihull Hillborough Road unfurnished studio apartments and one bedroomed B91 1AF Birmingham flats in addition to a range of communal areas and 0121 245 1002 B27 6PF activity rooms. Rent incls service charges. Pets not 0121 245 1002 allowed. Warden on site 9.00-4.00 plus emergency call system.

Mason Court Sir Josiah Mason Trust Located at our Olton site, Mason Court is set in Hillborough Road Mason Court attractive landscaped gardens. We have 45 individual Birmingham Hillborough Road unfurnished apartments & one bedroom flats in B27 6PF Birmingham addition to a range of communal areas and activity 0121 245 1002 B27 6PF room. Rent includes service charges. Pets not 0121 245 1002 allowed. Warden on site 9.00-4.00 plus emergency call system.

Michael Blanning Michael Blanning Flats, one bedroomed. Fitted kitchen with appliances Gardens Oulsnam Estate Agents and fitted carpets. Guest room, communal lounge, Winster Avenue Robert Oulsnam laundry and gardens. Social activities organised by Dorridge Solihull Hewell Rd wardens, rent includes hot water and central heating. B93 8SN Birmingham B45 8NL Tenants pay their own electricity, water and Council 01564 778026 0121 445 2688 Tax. Pull cords alert wardens or central control. Secure entry door system. Pets not allowed accept guide dogs. Wardens Mon-Sat 9.00-4.00

Michael Blanning Michael Blanning Flats, one bedroomed. Fitted kitchen with appliances Place Oulsnam Estate Agents & fitted carpets. Guest room, communal lounge, Gorton Croft Robert Oulsnam laundry & gardens. Social activities organised by Balsall Common Hewell Rd wardens, rent includes hot water and central heating. CV7 7UQ Birmingham B45 8NL Tenants pay their own electricity, water and Council 0121 452 2499 0121 445 2688 Tax. Pull cords alert wardens or central control. Secure entry door system. Pets not allowed accept guide dog. Newholme Bromford Housing Group Flats, 1 and 2 bedroomed, ground and first floor. Gardens 1 Venture Court Communal lounge and kitchen and laundry. Rent New Road Broadlands includes service charge Solihull Wolverhampton B91 3DP WV10 6TB Onsite Manager Mon-Fri 8.30-4.30 and 24 hour help- 0121 711 3194 03301 234 034 line

Parkfields Drive Platform Housing Flats, one bedroomed. Parkfields Estate Association Lounge, laundry, visitors accommodation, lift, door Faircroft Road Waterloo House entry system Castle Bromwich 1700 Solihull Parkway No warden, pull cord emergency alarm system. No B36 9EJ Birmingham Business pets Park B37 7YD 0333 200 7304

Paterson Court Housing & Care 21 Studio and one bedroomed flats. Lounge, laundry 1 Kenilworth Road, Tricorn House room, guest room, lift to all floors, social events. Rent Knowle 51-53 Hagley Road includes service and fuel. No pets B93 1JB Birmingham B16 8TP Manager 9.00-5.00 Mon-Fri and 24 hour emergency 03456 066 363 0370 1924 000 line to central control

Ruth Patrick Sir Josiah Mason’s Trust 8 Flats to full mobility standard House Mason’s Court Green Lane Hillborough Road Manager on site 8.00-4.00 Mon-Fri with emergency Shirley Solihull Solihull B27 6PF call system outside these hours. B90 1AF 0121 245 1002 0121 245 1002 For other details see Mason House

St Alphege Close Hanover Housing 1,2 & 3 bedroom Flats, Apartments & Houses. Church Hill Road Association Unfurnished lounge, kitchen and bathroom. Guest Solihull Nelson House room, laundry. B91 3RQ Allington Road Estate Manager 9.00-1.00 plus alarm to central 0121 704 4816 St Neots, Cambridge control. PE19 6RE 0800 280 2575

St Francis Lodge Millstream management 1 & 2 Bedroom apartments. Communal lounge, guest 24 Cornyx Lane suite, laundry room, lift. Solihull 01425 888 910 Landscaped gardens B91 2TE 0121 712 7550 Lodge Manager 9.00-2.00 Mon to Friday plus 24 hour Care and Support System

The Firs Stonewater One and two person flats. Communal lounge with Maxstoke Lane Suite C Lancaster Hse regular activities, guest suite, hairdressers, laundry Meriden Coventry Grange Business Park room, lift. Ground rent and service charge in addition CV7 7NT Enderby Road to rent. Whetstone Part Time Warden plus emergency alarm system Leicestershire LE8 6EP 01202 319119 Servite House Servite Houses 1 bedroomed flats for 2 people & Studio Flats for 101 St Bernards 41 Poplar Road single occupancy. Communal lounge with kitchenette, Road Kings Heath Birmingham guest flat, church contacts, lift, local activities. Rent Olton Solihull B14 7AA includes service charge, heating, hot water and B92 7DQ 0121 444 6666 support. TV licence concession. Part time Scheme 0121 707 3468 Manager and alarm link to central control.

Yew Trees Yew Trees Ltd Sheltered Flatlets, with kitchen and bathroom. Damson Parkway 3-5 Damson Parkway Communal lounge, laundry, guest room and activities Solihull Solihull B91 2PP room, hairdressing facility and shop. Part time warden B91 2PP 0121 705 9293 plus an emergency alarm system 0121 705 9293

Section Two

Extra Care and Very Sheltered Housing

Extra Care Housing provides housing plus care as an alternative to care home accommodation for those requiring extra assistance. They will provide support and services beyond those normally provided in sheltered or retirement accommodation. These services can include care staff on duty 24 hours per day, a restaurant facility or assistance with meals, a laundry service, assisted bathing and activities specifically designed for those who require care.

Solihull Extra Care schemes are available to rent through Solihull Council and accommodation is allocated through the ‘bidding’ system. See www.solihullhomeoptions.org.uk or phone 0121 717 1515. Greenhill Way and Longview are advertised on Solihull Home Options but applicants would need to be assessed or have existing identified support needs. Dassett Road and Masons Way would need a referral through the Council’s Adult Social Care team on 0121 704 8007.

PROPERTY PROVIDER INFORMATION

Hampton House Abbeyfield Society 1x2 bedrooms for shared ownership 17-19 Hampton Ln St Peters House 2x1 bedroom for shared ownership Solihull 2 Bricket Road 5x2 bedroom for rent West Midlands St Albans Hert 24x1 bedroom for rent B91 2QJ AL1 3JW Dedicated on site manager, Care on site. 24 hour 0121 709 4025 01727 857 536 emergency alarm system, communal dining facilities, Secure entry system, Lifts to all floors, Activities room, landscaped gardens, Wellbeing centre.

Lady Katherine Lady Katherine Flats, single bedsits and double rooms. Housing & Care Housing & Care Communal lounge and laundry. Kenilworth Road Kenilworth Road Head of Care/Deputy Head of Care and residential care Temple Balsall Temple Balsall staff on duty 24 hours. Knowle Knowle B93 0AN B93 0AL 01564 772850 01564 772415 www.leveson.org.uk

Phoenix House Solihull Care Housing 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. On-site 24 hour care and 2 Swallows Association support. Communal lounge, laundry, shop, hairdressing Meadow salon, hobbies activity room, assisted bathroom, guest Shirley Solihull 0121 745 4281 room. Emergency alarm system. B90 4PQ 0121 733 3395 Trinity Solihull Care Housing Self-contained Apartments. Spacious, level access Apartments Association shower room, fitted kitchen. Restaurant, Lounge, 1 Trinity Way hairdresser and activities room. On site care plus Shirley Solihull Tel : 0121 745 4281 Careline alarm service. West Midlands B90 3FE 0121 745 8994

Section Three

Property to Buy

There are many providers of retirement/sheltered accommodation to purchase in Solihull, all offering differing facilities and levels of care. We recommend that you speak to individual providers in order to get the best outcome for your particular requirements.

If you are interested in purchasing a retirement property, some providers keep a list of interested buyers and sell properties on behalf of residents. Others are sold through local estate agents. You may also be able to purchase a percentage of a property.

When purchasing a retirement property you will need to ensure that in addition to the purchase price you can afford the monthly or annual service and/or support and maintenance charges. These charges vary widely. If you are on a low income, or in receipt of certain means-tested benefits you may be able to receive assistance with mortgage, service and support charges. You may also get help with Council Tax Bills. For further information contact the Pensions Service on 0845 6060265 or your local council’s Revenues and Benefits department.

Further information about all forms of housing for older people can be found on the Elderly Advice Counsel’s website www.HousingCare.org which offers two telephone helplines – Housing Care on 0207 820 1343 and First Stop on 0800 377 7070 .

Useful information can also be found on Age UK’s Information Guide ‘Choices in Retirement Housing’ and Factsheet ‘Buying Retirement Housing’.

PROPERTY PROVIDER INFORMATION Aynsley Court First Port Flats one or two bedroomed. Communal lounge, laundry 12-18 Union Road Trinity Point room, guest suite, grounds, parking and indoor social Shirley New Road activities. Existing pets only Solihull B90 3DQ Halesowen B63 3HY House Manager 9.00-5.00, central control for 0121 733 7176 0333 321 4041 emergencies. Daily check

Barons Court First Port Flats, one or two bedroomed. Communal lounge, laundry 998 Old Lode Lane Trinity Point room, guest suite, grounds, parking and indoor social Solihull New Road activities. Existing pets only B92 8LL Halesowen B63 3HY House Manager 9.00-5.00. Central control for 0121 742 2428 0333 321 4041 emergencies. Daily check.

Blythe Court First Port Flats, one or two bedroomed. Communal lounge, laundry Grange Road Trinity Point room, guest suite, grounds, parking and indoor social Solihull New Road activities. Existing pets only B91 1BL Halesowen B63 3HY House Manager 9.00-5.00. Central control for 0121 708 2995 0333 321 4041 emergencies. Daily check

Chestnut Court First Port Flats, one or two bedroomed. Communal lounge, laundry 306 Chester Road Trinity Point room, guest suite, parking, indoor/outdoor social Castle Bromwich New Road activities and residents committee. Existing pets only. Solihull B36 0LB Halesowen B63 3HY House Manager 9.00-5.00. Central control for 0121 749 7127 0333 321 4041 emergencies. Daily check

Dovehouse Court Retirement Security 61 flats, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom. Full mobility and Warwick Grange 18 Wood Street wheelchair standard. Solihull Stratford upon Avon Care on site. Lunch provided daily. Lift, lounge, B91 1EW Warwickshire restaurant, guest facilities, garden, hobby room. Regular 0121 709 2339 CV37 6JF activities. New applicants over 60. Dogs and cats 01789 292 952 generally accepted.

Fernleigh Court Midland Heart 40 two bedroomed flats. Resident lounge, laundry, lift, Kelvedon Grove 20 Bath Row social activities. Resident Scheme Manager plus Lode Lane Birmingham B15 1LZ emergency alarm system. Solihull B91 2UA 0345 602 0540 0121 711 1811 Co-ownership scheme available

Guardian Court Anchor Hanover Flats, two bedroomed with gas central heating. Guest New Road 2 Godwin Street room and laundry. Warden 9.00-12.00 Mon-Fri and 1.00- Solihull Bradford 5.00 Mon & Wed plus on site alarm purchase B91 3DL BD1 2ST 0121 711 7023 03001 237 092 or Pets allowed by agreement only 03001 237 002

Kingsford Court, Kingsdale Property 40 flats, 1 and 2 bedrooms. Full mobility and wheelchair Ulleries Road, Management standards. On site care staff. Lift, lounge, dining room, Solihull Kingsford Court, guest facilities, garden, hobby room. Regular activities, B92 8DT Ulleries Road, lunch every day, some other meals can be provided. 0121 722 3730 Solihull New applicants over 60. Dogs and cats accepted. B92 8DT 01275 817111

Knights Court First Port 35 Flats, one or two bedroomed. 548-550 Kenilworth Trinity Point Communal lounge, laundry room, guest suite, lift, Rd New Road grounds, parking, indoor social activities. Balsall Common Halesowen CV7 7DQ B63 3HY House Manager 9.00-5.00. 24 hour careline. Camera 0333 321 4041 entry system and intruder alarm.

Malvern Court Stone Water Flats, one and two bedrooms and Guest suite 915 Warwick Road Lancaster House Scheme Manager 8.30-2.00 Mon-Thurs Solihull Grange Business Park 9.00-2.00 Fri. Will call residents when on duty. All other B91 3EP Enderby Road times central control take over. Contact Margaret Leicester Pets not allowed 0121 704 5185 or LE8 6EP 07799 657 338 01926 831177

Maplebeck Court Hanover Housing Flats, one & two bedroomed, some with 2 bathrooms, Lode Lane Association lounge, kitchen with washer/drier, oven/hob, microwave Solihull Nelson House and fridge/freezer. Communal lounge, two guest suites, 0121 711 4335 Allington Road lift and gardens. St Neots, Cambridge Resident Manager 9.00-5.00 plus central control cover PE19 6RE 24 hour. 0800 280 25755

Michael Blanning Michael Blanning Trust 14 Bungalows, one bedroom, lounge, bath, kitchen and Gardens Oulsnam Estate Agents good storage space. Guest room, communal lounge, Winster Avenue Robert Oulsnam landscaped gardens and laundry Dorridge Solihull Hewell Road Warden 9.00-4.00 6 days a week plus central control. B93 8SN Birmingham Secure door entry system. 01564 778026 B45 8NL 0121 445 2499 Michael Blanning Michael Blanning Trust 14 Bungalows and 3 Penthouse Apartments. Place Oulsnam Estate Agents Gorton Croft Robert Oulsnam Guest room, communal lounge, landscaped gardens and Balsall Common Barnt Green laundry CV7 7UQ Birmingham Warden 9.00-4.00 6 days a week plus central control. 01676 534761 B45 8NL Secure door entry system. 0121 445 2499

Millers Court First Port Flats, one or two bedroomed. Communal lounge, laundry 298 Haslucks Trinity Point room, guest suite, grounds, parking and indoor social Green Rd New Road activities. Existing pets only Shirley Solihull Halesowen B63 3HY House Manager 9.00-5.00. Central control for B90 2ND 0333 321 4041 emergencies. Daily check 0121 745 9254

Old Mill Close Midland Heart 20 Bungalows, two bedroomed Shirley 20 Bath Row Social Activites Solihull Birmingham B15 1LZ 70% leasehold sale B90 1EU 0345 602 0540 Sales 0800 445567 Emergency alarm system

Orchard Court First Port Flats, one or two bedroomed. Communal lounge, laundry Lugtrout Lane Trinity Point room, guest suite, grounds, parking and indoor social Catherine de New Road activities. Existing pets only. House Manager 9.00-4.00 Barnes Halesowen B63 3HY Mon-Fri. Central control for emergencies. Daily check Solihull 0333 321 4041 0121 704 2954

Pegasus Court First Port 39 Flats one and 2 bedroomed. Laundry room, lounge, 29-47 Union Road Queensway House visitors suite, lift, fitness suite, landscaped gardens, Shirley Solihull Queensway parking with electronic gates Development Manager and B90 3BU New Milton 24 hour emergency call system. Hampshire 0121 744 5023 02083 712 901

Priory Court Millstream 46 Flats, one and two bedroomed. Communal lounge, 3 Shelley Crescent Management laundry, social activities organised, lift, garages or non- Monkspath Mill Stream House allocated parking spaces. Existing pets allowed.Visiting Solihull Parkside Ringwood Manager 8.30-12.30 Mon-Fri. 24 hour telephone B90 4XA Hampshire BH24 3SG helpline. 0121 711 4265 www.rcg.uk.com

Rose Court First Port Flats, one and two bedroomed. Communal lounge, 155 Kenilworth Trinity Point laundry room, guest suite, grounds, parking and indoor Road New Road social activities. Existing pets only. Balsall Common Halesowen B63 3HY House Manager 9.00-5.00 01676 532188 Tel : 0333 321 4041

Age UK have produced an Information Guide ‘Housing Options’ for basic guidance and more in-depth information can be found on Factsheet 64 Retirement (Sheltered Housing). This information is available free by ringing Age UK on 0800 169 6565. Age UK Solihull The Core Solihull B91 3RG Tel : 0121 704 7840 www.ageuksolihull.org.uk