Rowan Court: A specialist extra care dementia scheme in Hampshire

AbstractThis paper focuses on the work of Rowan Court in providing a specialist service for dementia sufferers in Eastleigh. The paper explains how Rowan Court combines the social housing model for housing elderly residents with on-site specialist domiciliary care and support to provide a third choice to those who suffer with mild to moderate dementia. The paper also explains the qualification criteria for prospective residents and the facilities that are available for residents. It outlines how Rowan Court is run, the challenges met by staff and how the care team works with residents on an individual basis in partnership with other professionals. The paper also covers how the First Wessex Housing Group is working to improve the facilities and services provided.