Our independent living schemes are for anyone who is over the age of 60 and would like to remain independent, but would also like the chance to meet with other customers to increase social interaction.
The Independent Living Team offers support to our customers that need help with things like referrals, information, organising and understanding paperwork, or bills received.
Each customer has their own individual flat all equipped with a lifeline alarm which provides round the clock help if needed in an emergency. Most of the flats have level access showers, however, if it doesn’t, we can help make a referral to adult care services for an assessment.
Each scheme has shared facilities such as a communal lounge, kitchen, garden, and laundry. These shared facilities give residents a chance to meet up with each other in a relaxed environment, offering a space to come together for organised social events, celebrations, or just a casual catch up with a friend. Some schemes have mobility scooter storage rooms, although this is subject to availability.
We have several schemes across the borough at various different locations.
- BLACKWOOD COURT - Groom Road, Turnford, Herts, EN10 6AZ
- CEDAR LODGE - High Street, Cheshunt, EN8 0DG
- HIGHGROVE COURT - Raglan Ave, Waltham Cross, Herts, EN8 8DS
- NEW RIVER CLOSE - Hoddesdon, Herts, EN11 0AJ
- ST AUGUSTINE’S CLOSE/DRIVE Broxbourne, Herts, EN10 7NB
- THE FRIARY - Eleanor Way, Waltham Cross,Herts, EN8 7RY
What is the difference between our extra care and independent living schemes?
Neither our extra care schemes or our independent living schemes are care homes. They both provide the opportunity to continue living independently with different levels of support.
Our extra care schemes primarily offer more on-site support than our independent living schemes.
…but what else is different? Find out below.
Extra care schemes:
Carers are on site until 10pm delivering commissioned care and there is one overnight carer who is there in case of emergencies.
Independent living schemes:
Carers are not based on site. The care company are commissioned by Hertfordshire County Council and any charges are billed separately from B3Living charges.
Extra care schemes:
There is a member of the Independent Living Team based on site Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. They are there to support with non-care related support needs (help with paperwork, managing finances, general wellbeing support, liaising with mental health team, appointments etc).
Independent living schemes:
There isn’t a member of the Independent Living Team based on site each day, all day. The team work across all schemes and will be based at different schemes on different days.
If a customer living at an Independent living scheme needs urgent support, they can contact our Independent Living Team and a visit will be arranged.
Extra care schemes:
Our extra care staff will arrange communal activities which is optional for residents to get involved in. For example, coffee mornings, bingo and festive celebrations. There is also the option for customers to have their main meal together in the dining room.
Independent living schemes:
All activities are organised by the residents. Occasionally, a member of the Independent Living Team will support with activities (e.g. Christmas coffee and mince pies), but typically the residents of the scheme arrange their own get togethers to take place in the lounge.