Sheltered (Retirement) Housing

CHS has 3 schemes for those aged over 55. This is sometimes known as sheltered housing, and includes a number of special features to make life easier. This type of accommodation often suits people who are finding the management and maintenance of their home and garden increasingly difficult and /or wish to downsize or move closer to their family.

The accommodation at each scheme comprises:

There are laundry and drying facilities within the development
Each flat has an emergency call system available to summon assistance should help be required
Door entry system for additional security
Limited parking available

Our service principles are strongly customer focused:

To enable you to continue to live independently
To have respect for your way of life at all times, having regard to ethnic, religious or cultural beliefs
To involve you at all levels of the organisation, and to respond to your feedback on our service delivery
Regular tenant meetings held at each scheme
Signposting tenants to other agencies to obtain support if tenants require more help or care at home
Reporting any repairs issues in the communal areas to the Repairs Line: 0300 111 3555 (tenants are responsible for
reporting repairs to their own flats)

There are two elements to the cost of sheltered housing:

The cost of renting your own home
The service charges associated with your home, for maintenance and any communal facilities

The amount you pay will vary depending on your individual situation and your income and savings. You may have to pay for
all the costs but it is expected that many tenants will be entitled to benefits, such as housing and council tax benefits.
Rent charges are available on request and are fully inclusive except for personal electricity and Council Tax.

For further information about sheltered housing please get in touch

If you’d like to explore living in one of our schemes, please contact Andrea Sullivan during office hours for an informal chat

Barnabas Court, Milton

Built in 2000 Barnabas Court is a modern complex situated in the popular village of Milton which is approximately a 15 minute bus ride to the City of Cambridge.

There are twenty two 2 bedroom flats, three 1 bedroom flats and one bungalow. The ground floor flats have gardens and these tenants are able to keep small pets but regretfully those residents on the first floor, which are served by a lift, are not able to have pets.

There are communal gardens available for everyone to use and a lounge where all tenants are welcome to meet and have a
coffee/tea with their neighbours. Barnabas Court applicants need to have a connection to Milton to be considered.

To bid for a home visit the Homelink website.

Milton has a population of approximately 4,300 and has a doctor’s surgery, local shops including a general store, a post office, a florist and a baker, and a hair and beauty salon, together with several pubs that all serve lunchtime and evening meals. A supermarket is also within easy reach. In close proximity are Milton Country Park and the River Cam for pleasant walks besides the lakes and river. For more details of the village contact: www.miltonvillage.org.uk or ask for a print out.

Ellis House, Mulberry Close

Ellis House is a purpose built block of apartments with 29 x 1
bedroom flats for both couples and single people over 55 years
of age, offering an independent environment designed to meet
their physical, personal and social needs.

The scheme is situated in a quiet location of Cambridge, within
2 minutes walk of the conveniently situated local shops on
Milton Road and a 10 minute bus ride to the centre of the City.
There are also regular bus services to Ely, only 30 minutes way.

Ellis House has communal gardens which are available for everyone to use and there is a lounge where all tenants are welcome to meet and have coffee/tea with their neighbours.

To bid for a home visit the Homelink website.

St. Andrews Glebe, Cherry Hinton

St Andrew’s Glebe is situated in the village of Cherry Hinton, which is approximately 2 miles from the centre of the City of Cambridge.

St Andrew’s Glebe comprises of 27 x 1 bedroom flats and 3 x 2 bedroom flats for both couples and single people over 55 years of age, offering an independent environment designed to meet their physical, personal and social needs.

There are communal gardens which are available for everyone to use and there is a lounge where all tenants are welcome to meet and have coffee/tea with their neighbours.

Although on the outskirts of the City, Cherry Hinton has preserved its village status. Next door to the scheme is a beautiful 12th century church and there are various shops and a post office all within 600 yards of the complex. It is a vibrant village with all the usual amenities.

To bid for a home visit the Homelink website.

An Lac House – Older Vietnamese People

CHS works in partnership with Abbeyfield Cambridge Vietnamese Society (ACVS) to provide a supported living home for 10 older Vietnamese people. ACVS provides the support and housing management services. The accommodation is bed-sitting rooms with en-suite bathrooms and living areas and garden. There is also a small temple and an in-house cook provides traditional Vietnamese meals. ACVS provide the support and help to arrange any personal care services required by residents. For details contact the House Manager on: 01223 246488. To bid for a home visit the Homelink website.

Sheltered Housing - Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a place?

All applications need to be made via Home-Link, which is the local Housing Authority choice based lettings scheme. Full details on how to register can be found on the Home-Link website.

How are places advertised?

When vacancies arise, they are advertised on the Home-Link scheme and applicants have to bid for their preferred properties.

How much is the rent?

Rents for individual properties vary and are shown on Home-Link. These are correct at the time of advertising.

What are the requirements for applying?

Barnabus Court is only available to people over 55 currently living in Milton and Ellis House and St Andrews Glebe are open to anyone over 55 years old.