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Extra Care Villages

Extra Care Housing is housing designed with the needs of frailer older people in mind and with varying levels of care and support available on site. People who live in Extra Care Housing have their own self contained homes, their own front doors and a legal right to occupy the property. Extra Care Housing is also known as very sheltered housing, assisted living, or simply as 'housing with care'. It comes in many built forms, including blocks of flats, bungalow estates and retirement villages. It is a popular choice among older people because it can sometimes provide an alternative to a care home.

In addition to the communal facilities Extra Care often includes a restaurant or dining room, health & fitness facilities, hobby rooms and even computer rooms. Domestic support and personal care are available, usually provided by on-site staff. Properties can be rented, owned or part owned/part rented. There is a limited (though increasing) amount of Extra Care Housing in most areas and most providers set eligibility criteria which prospective residents have to meet.

 

Fife Council has the following extra care housing:

Ostlers Way, Kirkcaldy

  • 21 x Extra Care Housing 2 x Bed Bungalows
  • 60 bed care home
  • On site café (open to the community)
  • On site Hairdressers

Cedar Avenue, Lumphinnans (30 x Extra Care Housing, 60 bed care home)

  • 30 x Extra Care Housing (Mix 1 & 2 bedroom flats)
  • 60 bed care home
  • On site café
  • On site Hairdressers (open to the community)

Napier House, Glenrothes (Extra Care Housing Expected completion Winter 2019)

  • 30 x Extra Care Housing (Mix 1 & 2 bedroom flats)
  • 60 bed care home
  • On site café
  • On site Hairdressers (open to the community)

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Service Update

2nd August 2024 - FHR Application Processing Issue

Due to an IT issue we are unable to provide customers with an update on their Application for Housing. New applications can be submitted during this time, however there may be a delay in them being assessed.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, however the team are working to resolve this issue and will provide a further update when available. 

November 2023 - Customer Survey

We want to hear from you! Fife Housing Register are running a customer survey from November 2023 to January 2024. We want to hear from applicants who have either completed their housing journey with us or are currently on our waiting list. Your answers could help us improve our service in the future. Please see the below link to the survey;

FHR SURVEY

June 2023 - The Fife Housing Register Team have moved base from New City House, Dunfermline to Brunton House, Cowdenbeath. Any Post being sent to the FHR Team should be sent to the following;

Fife Housing Register Team, Cowdenbeath Customer Service Centre, Brunton House, High Street, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9QU.

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