Housing Services
Sheltered Housing

What is Sheltered Housing?

It's a home of your own where you will be able to get as much or as little help as you need. There is also an alarm call system that's monitored 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Who is Sheltered Housing for?

Our Sheltered Housing is for older people over 60, but these are not care homes. The people who live in our Sheltered Housing schemes still lead independent and active lives. When new residents move in they will agree with Cherchefelle HA, who provide the support service, exactly how much help they will need. This can be changed at any time if they need more or less support as personal circumstances change.

What are the flats like?

The flats are self contained, so residents have their own bathroom and kitchen. They are unfurnished, so they can bring their own things and make the flat a true home. We do provide cookers and fridges, and the apartments all have carpet. All the Sheltered Housing has excellent communal facilities, such as laundries and lounges. There are also rooms where guests can stay for a small charge.

Where are the sheltered homes based?

We have three properties providing Sheltered Housing.

John Gale Court

John Gale Court in Ewell, is an ‘Extra Care’ sheltered scheme. As well as the usual support provided by Cherchefelle staff, domiciliary care services are also available for those residents who also need personal and home care services.

Key Facilities
• Laundry room with washing machines and tumble dryers, outside lines are provided for summer drying
• A lift that gives residents easy access to all floors
• A guest suite available to hire at a low cost
• Large communal lounge and dining area
• Specialist bathroom for assisted bathing
• Communal gardens
 
Tomlin Court

Tomlin Court is an attractive sheltered-housing scheme, near to Epsom town centre. There are 42 individual flats and the scheme is set within a nice residential area.

Key Facilities
• Intercom entry system
• Laundry room with washing machines and tumble dryers, outside lines are provided for summer drying
• A lift that gives resodents easy access to all floors
• A guest suite available to hire at a nominal charge
• Large communal lounge, kitchen and dining area
• Communal gardens
• Hairdresser visits the site twice a week
• Car park
 
Norman Colyer Court

Norman Colyer Court has 50 flats, built on a traditional sheltered housing design and close to local services. The scheme is next to the Longmead Centre, which provides a restaurant and coffee shop as well as a variety of social and recreational events for older people.

Key Facilities
• Intercom entry system
• Laundry room with washing machines and tumble dryers, outside lines are provided for summer drying
• A lift that gives residents easy access to all floors
• Guest suite available to hire at a nominal charge
• Large communal lounge, kitchen and dining area
• Communal gardens
• Car park
 
Designated Elderly Schemes
We also have four schemes available specifically for retired people. Homes are either bungalows or one bedroom apartments and all have community alarms installed. Residents can also ask for extra support from Cherchefelle staff to help them stay independent if they need it.
 
How to apply
To apply for sheltered housing at any of our schemes you'll need to register on Epsom & Ewell Borough Council’s Housing Register. If you're already a Rosebery resident you can register on the transfer list. If you think you would be suitable for ‘Extra Care’ housing you'll need to be referred to the Extra Care Housing Panel by your care manager or key worker.