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Information on Supported Accommodation
What is sheltered housing?
Sheltered housing can best be described as small easy to manage (almost always rented) properties, provided by the Council and housing associations. They are grouped together in a scheme, sometimes with the services of an on-site warden. All the sheltered houses are provided with a community alarm (or help call) system, for use in emergencies. This is either connected to the Council’s Warden Service or a resources centre and 24 hour cover is provided. The Warden Service offers tenants security of knowing someone is there to help if needed.
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What is amenity housing?
Amenity housing usually describes housing designed specially for older people or people with mobility difficulties. No warden service is provided although properties may have a community alarm (or help call) system, for use in emergencies.
Some communities also have mainstream council rented housing which is more suitable for older people or those with mobility difficulties. For example level access bungalows, ground floor flats, housing that has been adapted eg additional rails, stair lift, level access shower, and houses with downstairs bathrooms and other facilities.
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How do I apply for sheltered or amenity housing?
You can apply for sheltered, amenity and appropriate mainstream housing using the Council's Housing Application Form.
The table below shows the sheltered housing stock owned by the Council in each area. The Council has sheltered housing in all areas except Skye and Lochalsh.
Housing Associations provide much of the sheltered housing in the Highlands. More information on which Housing Associations provide what and where can be found in Section 4.3.
If you cannot see Council sheltered housing in the community you are interested in, check out the housing association sheltered housing. They may have something suitable in the area you want.
An ordinary Housing Application Form should be filled in to apply for Council owned sheltered accommodation. If you require any assistance in completing the application form, please let staff at any area housing office or Service Point know and they will be able to help. You may also request the form in an alternative format, e.g. large print, Braille, or suitable language.
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Location of Sheltered Housing
Badenoch & Strathspey
Collie Cottages, Aviemore - 4
Kinveachy Gardens, Aviemore - 12
Caithness
Henrietta Court, Halkirk - 5
Henrietta Street, Halkirk - 5
Jeffrey Street, Lybster - 8
Oldfield Court, Thurso - 22
Olrig Place, Castletown - 8
Queens Court, Thurso - 12
Inverness
Balnacraig Court, Inverness - 17
Balnacraig Road, Inverness - 25
Haugh Court, Inverness - 23
Haugh Road, Inverness - 5
Lochiel Road, Inverness - 37
MacEwen Drive, Inverness - 23
St John's Avenue, Inverness - 10
St Mary's Avenue, Inverness - 32
Viewfield Avenue, Beauly - 12
Queen Mother House, Inverness - 17
Lochaber
Clanranald Place, Arisaig - 6
Glengarry Place, Arisaig - 2
Dalmhor, Strontian - 2
Nairn
MacLean Court, Albert St, Nairn - 20
Queenspark Gardens, Nairn - 22
Ross & Cromarty
Alexander Court, Fortrose - 10
Alt-a-Chuirn, Lochcarron - 8
Millbrae, Lochcarron - 4
Avon Way, Conon Bridge - 8
Balvaird Terrace, Muir of Ord - 10
Castle Wynd, Dingwall - 10
Fairburn, Gairloch - 12
Firhill, Alness - 7
Fraser Court, Ullapool - 13
Ginn Park, Gairloch - 3
Gowans Place, Avoch - 10
Harbour View, Balintore - 13
Mains Avenue, Invergordon - 7
Peffery Road, Dingwall - 18
Rodger Close, Fortrose - 4
Rodger Court, Fortrose - 6
Rose Place, Avoch - 9
Rosskeen Drive, Invergordon - 3
Teandallon, Evanton - 9
Townlands Park, Cromarty - 8
Skye & Lochalsh
See Section 3 Housing Association Sheltered and Special Needs Housing
Sutherland
Caladh Sona, Melness - 4
Gower Court, Brora - 12
Lovat House, Golspie - 7
Oakwood Place, Ardgay - 14
Sinclair Court, Melvich - 4
Sydney Court, Lairg - 7
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Do I need residential or supported accommodation?
There are residential and supported accommodation establishments provided by the Council, housing associations and other voluntary organisations. The private sector also provides residential and supported accommodation for people with special residential and respite care needs. This includes:
- older and infirm people
- adults with mental health problems
- people who have been homeless
- adults with physical and/or learning disabilities
- children and young adults with a learning disability
- young people
- ex-offenders
- people with alcohol or drug related problems
- combinations of these and more specialist requirements
Details and more information can be obtained from the appropriate Highland Council’s Social Work Services Area Office.
The majority of supported housing in the Highlands is provided by housing associations. More information on their specialist housing and services, and contact information can be found in Section 03
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How do I find out more?
More information on support services and how to access them can be found in the Homelessness Directory 'Streetwise' found on the Streetwise Website.
More information on Social Work Services and residential services is available on the Council’s web-site.
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Residential Establishments (Learning and Physical Disabilities)
- Beachview Court, Muirfield Drive, Brora KW9 6QQ, Tel: 01408 622004
- 16 Grant Street, Wick KW1 5AY, Tel: 01955 603737
- Thor House, Provost Cormack Drive, Thurso KW14 7EJ Tel: 01847 896448
Where are the Council’s residential homes and supported accommodation?
Residential Homes for the Elderly
- Ach an Eas, 21 Island Bank Road, Inverness IV2 4QN Tel: 01463 710890
- Bayview House, Olrig Street, Thurso KW14 7JZ Tel: 01847 892314
- Burnside Resource Centre, Burn Road, Inverness IV2 4NH Tel: 01463 233167
- Duthac House, Academy Street,Tain IV19 1ED Tel: 01862 894064
- Graham House, Dornie, by Kyle of Lochalsh IV40 8DT Tel: 01599 555313
- Grant House, Castle Road, Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3HR Tel: 01479 872333
- Invernevis House, Belford Road, Fort William PH33 6ES Tel: 01397 702939
- MacKintosh Centre, Annie's Brae, Mallaig, PH41 4RN Tel: 01687 460160
- Pulteney House, North Murchison Street, Wick KW1 5HL Tel: 01955 602844
- Strathburn House, Strath, Gairloch IV21 2BZ Tel: 01445 712493
- Urray House, Great North Road, Muir of Ord IV6 7SY Tel: 01463 870516
Community Care Units (residential with Day Care facilities)
- An Acarsaid, Liveras Park, Broadford , Isle of Skye IV49 9AB Tel: 01471 822670
- Assynt Centre, Lochinver IV27 4LT Tel: 01571 844465
- Caladh Sona, Talmine, by Lairg IV27 4YS Tel: 01847 601258
- Dail Mhor House, Strontian, Acharacle, Argyll PH36 3HZ Tel: 01967 402481
- Lochbroom House, Ladysmith Street, Ullapool IV26 2HZ Tel: 01854 612705
- Melvich Community Care Unit, Melvich Centre, Port Skerra, Melvich KW14 7YL Tel. 01641 531210
- Seaforth House, Main Street, Golspie KW10 6RH Tel: 01408 633730
- Telford Centre, Abertarff Place, Fort Augustus PH32 4DR Tel: 01320 366511
- Tigh na Drochaid, Bridge Road, Portree IV51 9ER Tel: 01478 613113
- Wade Centre, Spey Street, Kingussie PH21 1HN Tel: 01540 661863
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