Turvey, maintaining the balance

Over-75s
The over-75s in Bedfordshire are projected to increase from the 2005 base of 26,900 to around 40,000 by 2021.

Over-85s
The over-85s are projected to increase by 60% to 11,500 in the same period.

The Supporting People Needs Assessment for Bedfordshire identifies a shortfall in the provision of assisted living accommodation in Bedfordshire and the need for additional services to support a growing elderly population.

The proposed scheme at Turvey would help meet this shortfall and service that sector of the population that currently has little choice for this kind of care accommodation.

Today’s older generation has different expectations and aspirations, which now need to be recognised, not least in respect of their lifestyle and care needs.

An English Care Villages Care Community will provide a real choice that meets these expectations and aspirations, meaning single occupied family homes will be released back into the community to satisfy the growing need for more family accommodation.