Different models of Extra Care Housing for people living with dementia
There are different models of ECH for people living with dementia. The majority of schemes are integrated where people with and without dementia live alongside each other. These vary in size, but can be very large (up to 300+ flats). Larger schemes often have more facilities onsite and provide economy of scale.
Sometimes a large scheme will have a separate area where people living with dementia live. This does not mean that residents with dementia have to live in this area, but it can have more focussed staff support.
Other schemes are dementia specialist and only have residents living with dementia. These are usually smaller and have a higher number of staff-to-residents onsite, so can provide more focussed support as symptoms advance.