Introduction
Sheltered and Grouped Accommodation is not the same type of accommodation as a residential or nursing home. Each tenant has their own separate bungalow, apartment or studio with their own front door.
There is a Scheme Manager at most schemes. Some schemes have additional facilities such as a communal lounge or laundry. There are 48 sheltered and grouped schemes in the Wigan Borough each made up of between 10 and 50 bungalows, apartments or studios.
What is A Sheltered Scheme?
A Sheltered Scheme is made up of apartments or studios in the same block. The apartments are made up of a living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and storage. The studios have a living room and a bedroom combined, along with a kitchen and a store cupboard
What Is A Grouped Scheme?
A grouped scheme is made up of individual bungalows and apartments each having a living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and storage. A few schemes have two bedroom bungalows.
What Is A Sheltered And Grouped Scheme?
A Sheltered And Grouped Scheme is a combination of the above on one site.
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