Adult Social Care Glossary, v 0.6

Your own home, which you either rent or buy, in a development with other older people. You have your own front door, and there may be some shared facilities such as a lounge, laundry or garden. Many sheltered housing schemes have a manager who can be called to assist residents in an emergency. Staff do not provide personal care or help with things like shopping. Any additional care you need can be provided in the same way as if you were living in your own home elsewhere.