The safety, care and independence of older people in Lincolnshire has been addressed with the completion and delivery of a new, purpose-built housing scheme.
Lincolnshire County Council, LACE Housing, and West Lindsey District Council are proud to continue a long-standing partnership with the recent opening of Diamond
Place, the latest ‘housing with extra care’ development, located on Hutchings Way in Welton.
LACE Housing, a voluntary organisation with charitable status, specialises in providing and maintaining safe and secure affordable homes for those aged 55 and over
cross Lincolnshire. This latest scheme opened in February, with Diamond Place becoming the fourth such facility to be delivered within the county. Other
developments are located in Lincoln, Bourne, and Grantham.
Diamond Place consists of 62 high-quality, one-bedroom apartments available for affordable rent, alongside two-bedroom bungalows offered on a shared ownership basis. All homes are supported by a dedicated team of skilled and experienced on site support staff. In addition, residents have the opportunity to access commissioned care services onsite, for those assessed as needing an additional level of care and support.
This purpose-built scheme has been designed with both independence and community in mind. Diamond Place provides those who make it their home a wide range of facilities including access to a restaurant offering a varied menu of nutritious meals, access to assisted bathing facilities, communal facilities and well-maintained landscaped gardens that support social interaction and independent living.
Cllr Steve Clegg, executive councillor for Adult Care and Health at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “Diamond Place can offer a home of their own in the local community to over-55s who have care needs. “Not only are there onsite care staff and communal facilities, but the village shops, doctor’s surgery and public transport are all within easy reach.
"We’ve already welcomed our first residents, and I’m sure many more will follow. So, if you’re over 55 and need extra support to live independently, take the opportunity to find out more about the great life this new housing has to offer.”
Nick Chambers, chief executive of LACE Housing, said: “We are delighted to complete our fourth development of housing with extra care in Lincolnshire. This development would not have been possible without the invaluable support from Lincolnshire County Council, West Lindsey District Council and Homes England.”
Applications are warmly welcomed for Diamond Place and the housing and support team is on hand to provide guidance with the application process, supporting information, and to arrange visits. For further information, please visit LACE Housing’s website