Understanding the costs of living in a serviced apartment

Summerset serviced apartments provide independent living, with a little help if you need it.

Conveniently located in the village centre, with easy access to village facilities and village life, our serviced apartments are a perfect home where we can support you to maintain your independence.

Serviced Apartments have been designed to provide a comfortable and modern apartment style living full of features and support making them an easier, safer and more enjoyable home for our residents.

Serviced apartments offer a double bedroom, a spacious separate living area with kitchenette, storage and an ensuite including accessible shower, grab rails and slip resistant floor. It is your home to furnish with your own furniture and belongings.

Our packages mean that we can provide as much or as little support as you need so you can get on with enjoying village life, while we take away some of those daily chores such as laundry and cooking meals.

There are many benefits to living in a serviced apartment;

Make your home your own

If you want to put your own stamp on your new apartment with different furniture and décor you can — it’s your place, after all.

No more worries about maintenance and upkeep

We’ll look after any maintenance to your apartment, so you don’t need to worry about it.

Help just the push of a button away

Serviced apartments have call buttons throughout, in case you need help from one of our friendly care staff. Call bells are monitored 24/7.

Supported living and care options

Our Supported Living, Supported Living Plus, and Rest Home Care packages are all available within a serviced apartment. Providing a range of options to support and suit you.

Ministry of Health Certification

The majority of Summerset serviced apartments are certified by the Ministry of Health to provide rest home-level care.

Is a serviced apartment right for you?

• Want to downsize and move to a warm, modern home • If you are living independently at the moment, but would feel more confident with support close at hand • Want to retain your independence and minimise moves between homes should your health deteriorate • Wish to remain independent, but need support or active management of medication • Have been assessed as needing rest home-level care

Understanding the costs of living in a Summerset serviced apartment

There are various costs you’ll need to pay when you first move into a Summerset serviced apartment, while you live there and when you leave.

Before moving in you will pay: While at the village you will pay: When you leave you will receive:

A Deposit. A Licence Payment. A Weekly Fee. A fee to cover your service or care package. Any fees for user-pays services you choose to receive e.g. internet and phone. This fee is based on what you use.

Note: you may be entitled to a Government subsidy for rest home-level care.

Your Repayment Sum, which is your Licence Payment, less the Deferred Management Fee and any outstanding charges