SHELTERED/RETIREMENT HOUSING LIST
Section One
Sheltered and Retirement Housing to Rent.
Section Two
Extra Care and Very Sheltered Housing.
Section One
Sheltered and Retirement Housing to Rent
There are many providers of retirement/sheltered
housing in Solihull. The largest is Solihull Community
Housing (SCH). This is the name of the Arm’s Length
Management Organisation (ALMO) responsible for
running the housing service on behalf of Solihull
Council.
Solihull Community Housing work in partnership with
Solihull Council, Beth Johnson Housing Association,
Bromford Housing Group and Waterloo Housing
Association to provide an allocations scheme called
Solihull Home Options. This scheme allows those
registered to make ‘bids’ for available properties.
For more information you can pick up a booklet called
‘Access to Housing’ from one of Solihull Community
Housing’s area housing offices, or one of the Council’s
Connect offices. Alternatively telephone 0121 717 1515
or log onto www.solihullhomeoptions.org.uk
Other providers include Housing Associations,
Charitable Trusts, non-profit making organisations,
Trusts and profit making companies.
Further information about all forms of housing for older
people can be found on the Elderly Advice Counsel’s
website www.HousingCare.org which offers two
telephone helplines – Housing Care on 0207 820 1343
and First Stop on 0800 377 7070 .
Useful information is also provided on Age UK’s
Information Guide ‘Choices in Retirement Housing’ and
our Factsheet ‘Looking for Rented Housing’.
Those on low incomes may be eligible for assistance
with their rent, service and support charges and Council
Tax. The Income & Awards department at your local
council will be able to assist or enquire at the
Community Advice Hubs located in Chelmsley Wood
Library and The Core, Solihull.
The list that follows provides a comprehensive selection
of properties available to rent in the Solihull area, we do
not make recommendations.
Whilst we make every effort to ensure that the
information given is correct, we recommend that you
contact individual providers for further information
including how to make an application, waiting lists,
facilities and current fees.
PROPERTY
PROVIDER
INFORMATION
Bentley Heath
Cottages
Tile House Green
Lane
Knowle
Solihull
B93 9EL
Davenport
Homes
30 Bentley
Cottages
01564 773
407
40 one bedroom retirement
cottages. Communal area &
emergency call system.
Set in 3 acres of woodland.
65 plus.
Apply to Davenport Homes.
Berrow Cottages
2 Kenilworth Road
Knowle
Solihull
B93 0JA
Berrow
Cottage
Homes
01564
778337
29 one bedroom flats.
Resident manager and careline
alarm.
Lounge, guest facilities, garden
& weekly gatherings in the
communal room. 60 plus.
Apply to the Manager
Brunswick House
Farlow Croft
Marston Green
B37 7AF
Platform
Housing
Association
0333 200
7304
Flats, one bedroomed, laundry
room, lounge, visitor’s
accommodation, lift, door entry
system.
Warden on site 9.00-5.00 plus
emergency call system. No pets.
60 plus.
Apply to Platform.
Fulwell Mews
Marston Green
B37 7FX
Platform
Housing
Association
0333 200
7304
Bungalows, 4 x two bedroomed.
No warden.
Pull cord emergency alarm only.
Pets generally allowed.
55 plus.
Apply to Platform.
Guillemard Court
Chichester Gr.
Chelmsley Wood
Solihull
B37 5SL
03701 924929
Housing 21
0370 192
4000
40 x 1 & 2 bedroom flats
Lounge, laundry room, social
events
24 hour emergency alarm to
central control.
60 plus.
Apply to Housing 21.
Jubilee Court
Hillborough Road
Olton Solihull
B27 6PF
www.sjmt.org.uk/ju
bilee-court
Sir Josiah
Mason’s
Trust
0121 245
1002
www.sjmt.
org.uk
8 large Flats to full mobility standard.
Manager on site 8.00-4.00 Mon-Fri
plus emergency call system.
55 plus.
Apply to the manager.
Maitland House
Parkfield Estate
Faircroft Road
Castle Bromwich
B36 9UJ
0121 788 7886
Platform
Housing
Association
0333 200
7304
Flats, one bedroomed
Laundry room, laundry, visitors
accommodation, lift, door entry
system.
Warden on site 9.00-5.00 plus
emergency call system.
55 plus.
Apply to Platform Housing.
Mason House
Green Lane
Shirley, Solihull
B91 1AF
Sir Joshia
Mason Trust
0121 245
1002
www.sjmt.o
rg.uk
63 individual unfurnished studio
apartments and one bedroomed
flats in addition to a range of
communal areas and activity rooms.
Warden on site 9.00-4.00 plus
emergency call system.
55 plus.
Apply to SJM Trust.
Mason Court
Hillborough Road
Birmingham
B27 6PF
Sir Josiah
Mason Trust
0121 245
1002
www.sjmt.o
rg.uk
45 individual unfurnished
apartments & one bedroom flats in
addition to a range of communal
areas and activity rooms. Warden
on site 9.00-4.00 plus emergency
call system.
55 plus.
Apply to SJM Trust
Michael Blanning
Gardens
Winster Avenue
Dorridge
Solihull
B93 8SN
01564 778026
Michael
Blanning
Trust
Assoc.
0121 445
2499
www.mbtha
.com
26 apartments suitable for single
or double occupancy. Communal
lounge and activity room, laundry
and gardens. Emergency pull cords
throughout the apartments which
will immediately alarm the scheme
manager on duty, or central control
when the manager is off duty.
58 plus.
Apply to Trust Housing.
Michael Blanning
Place
Gorton Croft
Balsall Common
CV7 7UQ
01676 534 761
Michael
Blanning
Trust
Association
0121 445
2499
www.mbtha
.com
22 apartments which vary in size,
with the majority being suitable for
both single and double occupancy.
Emergency pull cords throughout
the apartments which will
immediately alarm the scheme
manager on duty, or central control
when the manager is off duty.
58 plus.
Apply to Trust Housing.
Paterson Court
1 Kenilworth Road,
Knowle
B93 1JB
03456 066 363
Housing &
Care 21
0370 1924
000
26 Studio and one bedroomed flats.
Lounge, laundry room, guest room,
lift to all floors, social events.
Manager 9.00-5.00 Mon-Fri and
24 hour emergency line to central
control.
55 plus.
Apply to Patterson Court.
Ruth Patrick
House
Green Lane
Shirley Solihull
B90 1AF
Sir Josiah
Mason’s
Trust
B27 6PF
0121 245
1002
8 large Flats to full mobility standard.
Communal lounge and laundry &
emergency alarm system.
Manager on site 8.00-4.00 Mon-Fri
with emergency call system outside
these hours.
55 plus.
Apply to SJM Trust.
For other details see Mason House.
St Alphege Close
Church Hill Road
Solihull
B91 3RQ
0121 704 4816
Anchor
Hanover
Group
0800 280
2575
www.ancho
rhanover.or
g.uk/our-
properties/s
t-alphege-
close-
solihull
23 retirement apartments and
houses, with shared gardens
and a guest room for visitors.
A local manager ensures the
buildings and grounds
maintenance and repairs are
taken care of, while assisting with
access to further help and
support if required. Also
Anchor Hanover's 24 hour
emergency call system.
60 plus.
Apply to Anchor.
The Firs
Maxstoke Lane
Meriden Coventry
CV7 7NT
Stonewater
01202 319
119
www.stone
water.org/fi
nd-
ahome/retir
ementliving
/
west/the-
firs-
meriden
34 one bedroom flats.
Communal lounge with
regular activities, guest suite,
hairdressers, laundry room,
lift.
A community alarm service
for out of hours support
managed 24/7.
55 plus.
Apply to Stonewater.
Servite House
101 St Bernards
Road
Olton Solihull
B92 7DQ
0121 707 3468
Optivo
0800 121
6060
www.optivo
.org.uk/
1 bedroomed flats for 2
people & Studio Flats for
single occupancy.
Communal lounge with
kitchenette, guest flat,
Part time Scheme Manager
and alarm link to central
control.
60 plus.
Apply to Optivo.
Yew Trees
Damson Parkway
Solihull
B91 2PP
Yew Trees
Ltd
0121 705
9293
Sheltered Flatlets, with
kitchen and bathroom.
Communal lounge, laundry,
guest room and activities
room, hairdressing facility
and shop. Part time warden
plus an emergency alarm.
60 plus.
Apply to Yew Trees.
Section Two
Extra Care and Very Sheltered Housing
Extra Care Housing provides housing plus care as an
alternative to care home accommodation for those requiring
extra assistance. They will provide support and services
beyond those normally provided in sheltered or retirement
accommodation. These services can include care staff on
duty 24 hours per day, a restaurant facility or assistance
with meals, a laundry service, assisted bathing and activities
specifically designed for those who require care.
Solihull Extra Care schemes are available to rent through
Solihull Council and accommodation is allocated through the
‘bidding’ system. See www.solihullhomeoptions.org.uk or
phone 0121 717 1515.
Greenhill Way and Longview are advertised on Solihull
Home Options but applicants would need to be assessed or
have existing identified support needs.
Dassett Road and Masons Way would need a referral
through the Council’s Adult Social Care team on 0121 704
8007.
PROPERTY
PROVIDER
INFORMATION
Hampton House
17-19 Hampton
Ln
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 2QJ
0121 709 4025
www.abeyfield.co
m/independent
living/Hampton-
house-in-solihull
-at-b91-2qj
Abbeyfield Society
St Peters House
2 Bricket Road
St Albans Hert
AL1 3JW
01727 857 536
1 & 2 bedroom
apartments
On site manager
Care on site.
24hr emergency
alarm system,
communal dining
facilities, Secure
entry system,
Lifts to all floors,
Activities room,
gardens.
Wellbeing centre.
Lady Katherine
Housing & Care
Kenilworth Road
Temple Balsall
Knowle
B93 0AL
01564 772 415
Option 1
Lady Katherine
Housing & Care
Kenilworth Road
Temple Balsall
Knowle
B93 0AN
01564 772 415
Option 1
www.leveson.org.uk
Flats, single
bedsits and
double rooms.
Communal
lounge and
laundry.
Head of
Care/Deputy
Head of Care
and residential
care staff on duty
24 hours.
Phoenix House
2 Swallows
Meadow
Shirley Solihull
B90 4PQ
0121 733 3395
Solihull Care Housing
Association
0121 745 4281
www.scha.org.uk/our-
housing/
phoenix-house
1 & 2 Bed
Appartments.On
site 24 hour care
and support.
Communal
lounge, laundry,
shop,
hairdressing
salon, hobbies
activity room,
assisted
bathroom, guest
room.
Emergency alarm
system.
Trinity
Apartments
1 Trinity Way
Shirley
Solihull
West Midlands
B90 3FE
0121 745 8994
https://www.scha.
org.uk/our-
housing/trinity-
apartments
Solihull Care Housing
Association
0121 745 4281
Self-contained
Apartments. 1 &
2 bedrooms.
Spacious, level
access shower
room, fitted
kitchen, Careline
alarm service.
Restaurant,
Lounge,
hairdresser and
activities room.
On site care.
Solihull Village
Victoria Crescent
Shirley
Solihull
B90 2FH
0121 809 9660
www.extracare.
org.uk/solihull-
village-hub
Solihull Village is a
partnership between
The ExtraCare
Charitable Trust,
Solihull Council and
Homes England.
Extra Care Charitable
Trust
0121 809 9660
or
Solihull Council
0121 717 1515
www.solihullhome
options.org.uk
Providing 261
apartments
available for sale,
shared
ownership or to
rent from the
council.
On site care &
support
available.
Facilities include
a café bar &
bistro, gym, craft
room & rooftop
garden. Activities
Saxon Court
Extra Care
Apartment
Complex
Marlene Croft
Chelmsley Wood
B37 7JR
www.solihullcom
munityhousing.or
g.uk
Solihull Community
Housing
0121 717 1515
55 self contained
1 & 2 bed
apartments with
private terraces &
balconies.
Café, lounge,
hair salon,
therapy suite and
assisted
bathrooms,
hobby room,
laundry and
shop. On site
care & support
available.
Sunhaven Extra
Care Apartment
Complex
210 High Street
Shirley
B90 1JP
0121 430 6868
The Upward Group
01922 496 580
Working in
partnership with
Solihull Council
0121 717 1515
Our extra care
service will offer
an alternative to
traditional
residential care
homes but will
meet the same
complexity &
intensity of an
individual’s
needs.
Wheatley Place
Connaught Close
Stratford Road
Shirley
Solihull
B90 4GZ
McCarthy & Stone
0800 201 4811
www.mccarthyandsto
ne.co.uk/retirement-
properties-for-
sale/wheatley-place-
shirley
Retirement Living
Plus for over 70’s
65 1 & 2
bedroom flats.
Leasehold, rent
or shared
ownership.Onsite
manager. Care
and support
available. Call
system. Bistro,
bar, roof terrace,
exercise studio.
Pets allowed.
Greenhill Way
Shirley
Solihull
B90 3PW
www.solihullcom
munityhousing
.org.uk
Solihull Community
Housing
0121 717 1515
Extra care
scheme of 16
flats. 60 plus.
Non residential
management
staff 24 hours a
day & Careline
alarm service.
Assisted bathing
facility.
Communal
areas.
Social events
organized by
tenants & staff.
Alexandra Court
Hillborough Road
Olton
Solihull
https://www.sjmt.
org.uk
Sir Josiah Mason
Trust
0121 245 1002
Extra care
scheme of Self
contained
apartments.
Rent includes
support costs,
meals & laundry.
24hr on site
emergency care
response.
Regular activites
& entertainment.
65 plus.
Longview
Castle Lane
Solihull
B92 8SE
www.solihullcom
munityhousing
.org.uk
Solihull Community
Housing
0121 717 1515
Extra care
scheme of 18
flats.
On site care staff.
Support &
guidance 9-6pm.
Out of hours
cover.
Regular social
events organised
by tenants &
staff.
50 plus.
Ravenshaw Court
Four Ashes Road
Bentley Heath
Solihull
https://www.mcca
rthyandstoneresal
es.co.uk/
McCarthy & Stone
0800 310 0394
Retirement Living
Plus.
On site
restaurant.
On site staff
24hrs a day.
Care & support
available.
Activites &
gardens.
70 plus.
Age UK have produced an Information Guide ‘Housing
Options’ for basic guidance and more in-depth information
can be found on Factsheet 64 Retirement (Sheltered
Housing). This information is available free by ringing Age
UK on 0800 169 6565.
Age UK Solihull
The Core
Solihull
B91 3RG
0121 704 7840
www.ageuksolihull.org.uk
