Charles Dickens Lodge Extra Care Housing

At Charles Dickens Lodge we offer purpose-built and well-maintained properties for people over the age of 55 to rent, in a safe and secure setting.

All our properties are self-contained, with their own front door, offering the privacy and independence you expect.

Living at Charles Dickens Lodge Extra Care Housing is just like living in an independent retirement flat, but with the added benefit of access to support when you need it. Your home will have a bathroom, kitchen with fully-fitted cupboards, ample storage space, lounge and bedroom areas. It will be easy to maintain and you will have the freedom to decorate and furnish it as you wish.

Many of the people who live in at Charles Dickens Lodge arrange broadband and digital or satellite TV and most properties already have a telephone point installed ready for your own private telephone line.

For added peace of mind, each of our properties are also fitted with a 24-hour emergency call and secure door entry system.

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If you are 55 and over, still independent but need a little help time to time, then Extra Care Housing could be for you. It’s just like living in an independent retirement flat, but with the added benefit of access to care and support when you need it.

Move into one of our self-contained properties at Charles Dickens Lodge and you’ll be getting your own high quality home, with the reassurance of care and support from a 24-hour on-site team of professionals. You’ll also benefit from a range of great on-site facilities in a fully accessible setting, and a thriving community.

At Charles Dickens Lodge Extra Care Housing we support those aged over 55 with one or more care or support needs to continue to live independently by offering a range of services that support and flex to your needs. This could range from help with shopping, cooking, housekeeping, catering, care, housing related support and wellbeing. You decide the type and level of support that suits your lifestyle.

On-site care provision at Charles Dickens Lodge is local authority approved and funded (subject to financial assessment).

A local manager is based on site to provide peace of mind when it comes to maintaining your home and managing your tenancy. You’ll also find active links with the local community that promote socialisation, including specialised interest groups and services.

Pricing information

We endeavour to be completely transparent about all our charges and fees. Below is indicative pricing to act as a guide to the costs at Charles Dickens Lodge Extra Care Housing, Barnard Castle. For further information please contact us.

How much does it cost?

Properties for rent

Your monthly fee will range from £1,192.66 and normally includes your rent, service charge, heating, hot water and water rates. Full details of exactly what you pay will be set out within your tenancy agreement, call us today to find out more.

What is included in rental fees?

Our service charge covers all the cost of amenities you share with your neighbours, including the estate manager service, our 24-hour emergency call service (Anchor On Call), repairs and maintenance, window cleaning, gardening and the cleaning of communal areas.

Your local council will be able to advise you about getting help paying your rent and service charge through housing benefit. They will also be able to tell you if they will be paying a grant to us to meet or contribute towards the support cost elements of our services to you.

To ensure Extra Care housing is right for you, and you meet local eligibility criteria, your application will usually need to go through a local process which involves the local authority, a nominated care provider and us.

Enquire now to speak to the local manager who will explain the application process for Charles Dickens Lodge, eligibility criteria and any local charges. You will also be able to arrange a viewing and see the facilities and what life is like here.