Assisted Living in Scotland
Assisted Living is a specialised form of extra care housing designed specifically for people over the age of 70 who need additional care and support. The average age of a resident in Scotland is 81.
It is delivered by YourLife Management, our care and management company set up in partnership with Somerset Care, which is regulated by the Care Inspectorate.
Older homeowners can access tailored packages of personal and domestic care according to their individual needs. It supports them to live independent, healthy and active lives, in their own home with assistance available 24 hours a day. Assistance, in addition to tailored care provision, can include:
- help with mobility problems
- medication monitoring
- assistance with rehabilitation and exercise programmes
- help with dressing / undressing, washing, bathing and grooming
- domestic assistance (cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping etc.)
We currently have three developments in Scotland in Giffnock, Edinburgh and Aberdeen but there is increasing demand for this type of accommodation from older homeowners.
Benefits of Assisted Living
- 92% of our homeowners say they are very happy or contented in their new home
- 83% of our homeowners believe they maintain their independence for longer
- 64% of our homeowners feel their wellbeing has improved
- estimated £30,000/person/year saved when entry to residential care is delayed
- saves NHS £3,800 per week when hospital visit avoided
- creates 17-20 care, management and domestic jobs within the development
- stimulates the housing market and by releasing family homes for sale
Our Assisted Living Developments
Each development is overseen by a YourLife Estates Manager and includes:
- domestic assistance
- personal care packages
- wheelchair access throughout
- table service restaurant
- 24 hour on-site staff
- secure camera entry systems
- emergency call system
- guest suite for visitors
- shared lounge & function room
- landscaped gardens