Sheltered accommodation

[Dollygirl2008]

Hi, my 80 year old mother has come around to the idea of living in sheltered accommodation after a couple of recent house/health scares. I literally don't know where to start. I'm about to go and look around a local one so I'm sure they will be able to help, but I'd appreciate any advice if anyone has experience.

Currently my mother owns her own home - only a small two up-two down, but probably enough to make her not entitled to help. Not sure whether to sell it to pay for the rent in sheltered, or whether to rent it out
Thanks

Were in a similar situation with my MIL, except that we haven’t had the conversation with her about moving yet!

I started by speaking to the Council to find out what they could offer and what MIL might be entitled to, also emailed some private places.

As far as your mum’s house goes, we have rented my MIL’s house out while she is in a private rented flat and will probably continue to do so. They way we looked at it was that it takes time to sell a property and also ultimately having the house is an asset that can always be sold further down the line.

Hi CaveMum, thanks for the reply

I've spoken to the Council re any additional financial help, and although they are sending forms etc, it sounds unlikely as she is currently a homeowner. I've got an appointment on Wednesday for her to look at a very local place and it would be wonderful if it works out.

I think the renting option is the best - she has a two bedroomed house, and because of where we are located, it should rent for approx £1200 a month, so will pay the rent on a sheltered place, plus some "living" money for her as well. I agree about keeping it as an asset