Extra Care
Changes to Extra Care applications
With effect from 17th March 2026, Under One Roof will no longer manage applications and the waiting list for extra care housing. This will now be managed by St Helens Council, Adult Social Care.
To be considered for extra care housing, the following criteria must be met:
• Age 55+ - will be the initial qualifying criteria, however, someone below this age with for example, a long-term disability, considerable care needs and older carers of adults with disabilities will be considered. Couples are eligible to apply where one or both meet the criteria.
• Care and Support Need – will be an adult with a care and support need who meet the eligibility criteria under the Care Act 2014 or require background support that cannot be provided in a less intensive setting or be an older carer with a dependant who requires care and support. Individuals must agree to a social care assessment to establish any care and support needs.
• Agreement to a financial assessment – where the person has an assessed need, they must agree to be financially assessed to determine if they should contribute towards the support services provided. This is a fundamental feature of extra care housing and those choosing to reside within these settings must agree that it is a non-negotiable aspect of service provision.
If you meet the criteria and wish to be considered for extra care housing, please contact the front door services on 01744 676767 or by email contactcares@sthelens.gov.uk.
Some extra care schemes offer private rent, have properties for sale, either outright or on a shared ownership basis. Please contact the schemes directly for more information: -
Reeve Court, Rainhill
Tel : 0151 430 4000
Email : clare.darbyshire@yourhousinggroup.co.uk
Heyeswood, Haydock
Tel : 01925 2983000
Email : clare.darbyshire@yourhousinggroup.co.uk
Hald Farm Court, Newton-le Willows
Tel : 01925 598020
Email : sandra.grundy@torus.co.uk