The Gateshead Housing Standard for Ageing Well
The types of housing that can support us to age well
This standard is intended to be applied to any type of housing, whether conventional or specialist, as we recognise that people in later life are living in and seeking a wide range of housing choices across Gateshead. However, the standard also provides guidance on specific design and features of specialist housing for older people.
This standard is intended to be applied to any type of housing, whether conventional or specialist, as we recognise that people in later life are living in and seeking a wide range of housing choices across Gateshead. However, the standard also provides guidance on specific design and features of specialist housing for older people.
The table below demonstrates the range of housing options that are available to us all as we age depending on our care and support needs.
Continuum of care
| Typologies | Definition | Level of care and support |
|---|---|---|
| General needs housing | Self-contained accommodation with no age or care criteria. | Low |
Sheltered housing | Self-contained accommodation designated for older people (usually aged over 55 or 60 years). | Moderate to low |
Extra care housing | Self-contained accommodation designated for older people in a setting where care and support can be provided as required from an on-site care provider. Extensive communal facilities. | Moderate to high |
| Residential care home | Private or shared en-suite rooms with a care facilities. All residents will receive domestic care and some degree of personal care. | High |
| Nursing home | Private or shared en-suite rooms within a care facility. All residents will receive domestic, personal and nursing care. | Very high |