Opening Spring 2026

73 affordable Extra Care Apartments to rent

Watnall Road, Hucknall

Gilbert House Extra Care Apartments will comprise of 73 affordable apartments – 66 one bedroom and 7 two bedroom apartments.

 Construction is underway and the first Community Information Briefing Day will take place:

 Tuesday 10 June, 1pm – 3pm

 John Godber Centre, Ogle St, Hucknall, Nottingham NG15 7FQ.

Please join us to find out more about what will be on offer.

Register your attendance here

 

Apartments are designed as a retirement solution for residents who can live independently but need some elements of personal care and support. Our rents and service charge are affordable and housing benefit eligible.

Gilbert House includes generous community space to support residents’ social activities including wonderful landscaped gardens. The Bistro, our on-site cafe, open to the public will provide a space for residents, their guests and visitors to meet and some food or refreshments.
Gentleman chattting and holding a cup of tea

What is Extra Care Housing?

Extra Care Housing is specialist housing designed for older people, age 55 and over. It offers help with personal care and household chores, so it may be suitable if you have higher or changing care needs, but do not need full-time residential care. 

Am I Eligible?

You need to be:

  • be over 55 years of age;
  • be resident in the UK and have the right to rent;
  • be nominated by a local council or assessed through our referral process as being in need of housing.

Is an Extra Care Apartment right for me?

Gilbert House is the perfect option if you are:

  • over 55;
  • struggling to maintain a bigger home;
  • in need of some extra support such as personal care;
  • feel lonely or isolated and 
  • keen to meet new friends and enjoy the social activities on offer. 

What is on offer at Gilbert House?

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How much does it cost?

You will need to pay for renting your home.
 
There are also associated service charges, care and support costs, and day-to-day living costs such as energy, council tax, telephone, internet, and groceries. Most residents will pay for some of these costs via Housing Benefits.
 

It’s important to know what benefits you are eligible to claim as you may be able to use them to meet some or all of the costs of living in Extra Care. Further advice and contact details can be found on the

If you think yourself, or an older person that you support is struggling you can get advice from Adult Social Care or by calling their Customer Help Line: 0300 500 80 80

What staff are on-site?

There will be an on-site manager responsible for everyday management and maintenance of Gilbert House. They are the
dedicated staff member looking after the safety and happiness of all residents and the main point of contact on a daily basis.
Based on resident’s needs, support will also be available by carers on-site, if required.

How to apply for Gilbert House?

You can express an interest and refer yourself by filling in the ‘Register Your Interest’ form below or emailing phl@pinnaclegroup.co.uk.

If you already have a social worker, please provide their name when you make an enquiry.

To register your interest in our new extra care scheme and provide further information as to your status and qualification for our affordable rent extra care housing please complete the form by pressing ‘Register Your Interest’ below.

If you have further questions you can contact our Housing Manager at Pinnacle via PHL@pinnaclegroup.co.uk or by calling Harrinder on 0333 600 2500.

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