C. State of play today

Tartu Maarja Support Center is running a unit to support those getting used to independent living.

Source: Tartu Maarja Support Center.

The photographs above show the outside view of the Tartu Maarja Support Center independent living interval care units at Jaamamõisa 22 and 22a in Tartu, the second largest town in Estonia.

Three units are in operation: one for users with a high level of care needs and two for those with a moderate level of care needs. The division is to address staff needs.

Source: Tartu Maarja Support Center.

Inside the unit designed for 10 users. Every person can have their own room if they do not wish to share a room. The kitchen area is shared with all users. The possibility to try out living independently can also be for the duration of a few days. The flexibility of the service is an important contribution on the path to find a more permanent solution, though it requires a lot of coordination efforts by service providers.