Homes for over 55s
If you’re over 55 and looking for a one or two-bedroom home to rent in Yorkshire, we might just have something for you.
Our homes are usually a flat or bungalow, where you can carry on being independent with some extras to make life a little easier. And, if you need extra help there's the option for emergency support 24/7, 365 days a year too.
Our customers say that one of the best things about these homes is the community. Our scheme managers make sure everything works as it should, and they also organise a whole host of social events and activities for you to get involved in. From day trips to craft activities and coffee mornings, there'll be something that peels to everyone.
We've got homes across Yorkshire which are ideal for couples or singles and are available for low-cost rent. You can apply if you're retired, working or looking for work.
Our one or two-bedroom self-contained flats or bungalows have a lounge, modern kitchen and bathroom or wet room and they give you privacy and security too.
At most sites we have guest rooms for visiting friends and family, so you can have them close by and for a fraction of the price of a hotel.
All our homes have a communal lounge and gardens where you can meet with friends and get involved in community life as much or as little as you like.
Our activity co-ordinators organise social events around your interests. They’ll put on events like afternoon tea, bingo, quizzes, crafts or even a dance!
You’ll have access to 24-hour emergency support through a warden alarm system, if you need it, and a 24 hour repair service too. Our friendly scheme managers are on-hand to answer questions about your home and signpost you to any other support you may need. You can meet some of them further down the page.
How to rent a home
All our over 55s schemes are listed below so you can see if there’s one in your area. Make sure you check out our Rightmove page as some of our retirement living homes are advertised on there.
You can also apply to rent our homes through your local authority – find out how to do this on our rent a home page.
Got a question? We might've answered it in our FAQs.
Our schemes
FAQs
It varies so you’ll need to check with the scheme manager when you're viewing the home. All our homes are available for social rent, which is a lower cost rent set by the government. You’ll also pay a service charge which covers things like cleaning of communal areas and emergency support.
Rent is often covered by benefits, but it depends on your financial circumstances. As part of the sign-up process the scheme manager will run through the rent and service charges and can help with what will be covered by benefits.
No, but you do need to pay some rent in advance before you move in. Please talk to the scheme manager if you’ve got any worries about this.
Most of our retirement living schemes have a guest room or a flat which is available for guests to stay in for a small charge (much cheaper than a hotel!), and your scheme manager will show you how to get people booked in.
We love pets at Yorkshire Housing but whether you can bring your pet depends on where you move, so you'll need to ask the scheme manager. Generally, to have a dog you'll need your own front door that goes outside rather than being in a flat but it's always worth a conversation with us. Cats and fish are usually fine for you to have but you'll just need to check with the scheme manager.
If you do bring your pet with you, we'll ask you to make sure that you have an emergency contact for them in case they're ever needed.
You’ll need to be over 55 to live in one of our schemes' homes but you don't have to be retired, you can be working or looking for work.
Most of our retirement living homes are fully wheelchair accessible and 24-hour emergency support is available, for example if you have a fall. Whether it’s suitable for your individual needs depends on the scheme itself and what’s available but don’t worry, our scheme managers will be able to advise.
We don’t have onsite care teams. Some customers do have carers visit them to support them but this isn’t part of the service offered by Yorkshire Housing. The scheme manager will be able to help you decide if the home available will meet your needs.
Applying to live in one of our homes for over 55s
You can see what we have on Rightmove, or apply through your local authority.
If you're looking for a home with more support, take a look at our extra care homes using the links on the right.
Meet Carol!
One of our scheme managers
What’s your most treasured memory?
Most treasured memory was my Great Grandad, singing at the top of his voice whilst on holiday in Tenby, Wales, singing "I'm so pretty" in front of all us. Terrible singing and he wasn't that pretty!!!
What was your first job?
My first job was working in a chippy.
What’s the best bit of advice you’ve been given?
The best bit of advice I've ever been given was whilst starting University, the tutor told me, never stop learning, and always embrace changes.
Meet Anna!
One of our activity coordinators
What’s your favourite thing about your job?
That’s Easy! Seeing customers happy and knowing I have played a part in making that happen.
What's the best advice you've ever been given?
Whatever you do give it 100%
Tea or coffee?
Tea all the way!
Meet Jackie!
One of our scheme managers
What was your first job?
Sewing machinist at Peter Blacks.
What’s the best bit of advice you’ve been given?
Stop picking the birds with a broken wing.
If you had a time machine, would you go back in time or into the future?
I would go back in time and enjoy life more rather than wishing it away.