Senior Apartments. Senior apartments for independent adults are homes exclusively designed for individuals aged 55 years old and over. The kind of homes you can find under this vary widely, from detached homes in small communities to one bedroom, studio, 2-bedroom and even 3-bedroom apartments. While the structures are different, what makes. Apply for a home. Housing associations offer similar types of housing as local councils - often to people on a low income or who need extra support. You can apply: directly to a housing. We are part of a scheme called My Home Insurance, which is available to anyone living in social housing. Visit thistlemyhome.co.uk or call 0345 450 7288 to find out more. Support.