We've gathered together all the Frequently Asked Questions about Community Living to help you discover more about our schemes.
What do the monthly charges include?
The monthly charges include rent for your flat and service charges, which pay for the cost of maintaining the communal areas and grounds and providing the catering and support service.
The service charge includes (not exhaustive):
All utilities
Catering costs
Use of the laundry room (laundry service is an extra cost)
Warden call system and remote call centre
Building maintenance and facilities
Comprehensive health & safety provision
Staffing
Garden maintenance
What do the monthly charges not include?
Not included:
Council Tax - paid directly to the council
Telephone costs - arrangements vary, check with the scheme directly
Broadband - arrangements vary, check with the scheme directly
Laundry service
Guest charges
Am I eligible for any support to help with these charges?
If you have savings of £16,000 or above, you will need to cover the full costs of the service. If not, you may be eligible for housing benefit. If you are a member of the clergy with at least five years of stipendiary service, you may be eligible for subsidised support costs.
