Greenacre is an extra care sheltered project for elderly people.
It is located in beautiful grounds at Barrowby, a village 2 miles from Grantham town centre just off the A52 and A1. Public transport and local shops are less than half a mile away. The project is for elderly people who want to retain their independence but have the opportunity to call for assistance if they need to.

The project's aims are to:

• encourage residents to retain their independence as far as possible
• offer a homely environment which is safe and secure
• encourage residents to become actively involved in the running of the project
• give residents the choice to socialise or to stay private
• provide a relaxed atmosphere where residents interest and needs are respected
• assist access (if desired) to social activities which offer both mental and physical stimulation
• ensure that each resident is treated equally as an individual

Referral Criteria for Greenacre:

• Over 60 years of age
• Demonstrate a need of the service offered
• Be able to retain or arrange responsibility for their personal finances
• Be able to mobilize independently with or without mobility aids
• Be willing to share access to bathroom/shower room facilities (all rooms have ensuite toilet with vanity wash hand basin facility)
• Be able to maintain personal care, or accept provision of care to meet the assessed needs.
• Have no significant alcohol or drug dependency and no significant mental health problems for which medical support is not accepted
• Not present a risk to other residents or staff through aggressive or violent behaviour

Support and care
Greenacre is covered 24 hours every day by a Manager and staff team. They are backed up by an emergency call system which can respond with a mobile support worker if required.

The project staff look after the building and its security and act as good neighbours to residents. Staff are not expected to carry out personal, domiciliary or nursing care. They also do not do shopping or laundry for residents and are not allowed to administer medication.

Meals
Lunch and evening meal are provided every day and are served to the table in the communal dining room.

Accommodation and Rent
All the 24 bed-sit flats are let unfurnished, residents can therefore bring their own furniture with them and may decorate the bed-sit flat to their personal taste.

The weekly charge for living at Greenacre include: rent, council tax, heating, lighting, service charges (meals etc). The rent is eligible for housing benefit and a supporting people grant. The only other additional charge would be for a telephone should a resident wish to be connected.

It is strongly recommended that a visit is made to Greenacre prior to completing an application form.

To arrange a visit and to obtain an application form please contact:

Pamela Davison, Project Manager
Tel: (01476) 565330 Email: pamela.davison@raglan.org

Raglan also provides extra care sheltered housing at Robert Whyte House in Bromley.

You may also find it useful to visit the following websites for help and advice:
Help the Aged
Age Concern
Relatives and Residents Association