Larger retirement village companies
Anchor Hanover
Anchor Hanover is well known for its many care homes around the country, but it also has five retirement villages in Buckinghamshire and Hampshire. Each apartment has one or two bedrooms designed to help maintain independent living.
Audley Villages
Audley offers the choice of a house, cottage or apartment in 19 retirement villages around England, from Yorkshire to Devon. It also offers care at home services. Each new property is sold with a lease of either 125 or 250 years, depending on the village, and you’re free to sell at any stage on the open market. Audley is a member of ARCO (Associated Retirement Community Operators).
Inspired Villages
Inspired has seven retirement villages spread around England, with several further villages under development. It is also a member of ARCO. The properties range from one to three bedrooms and each village has a range of facilities and care and support services.
McCarthy & Stone
McCarthy & Stone has retirement properties all over the UK. They offer retirement apartments and assisted living apartments with an onsite restaurant and a range of care and support services.
MHA
MHA is a Christian charity providing care, accommodation and support services for more than 18,000 older people throughout Britain. They offer a range of retirement living communities, including retirement villages, apartments and other housing options. MHA also operates residential care homes that provide specialist dementia or nursing care. MHA is a member of ARCO.
Retirement Villages
There are 16 villages built by Retirement Villages spread across the home counties, the south west and the east of England. Most properties offer independent living only, but some sites also offer residential care, nursing care and specialist dementia care provided by the care home group HC-One.
Richmond Villages
Owned by Bupa, Richmond Villages offers luxury homes in ten retirement villages for people aged over 55. Facilities include spas, swimming pool and gym, hairdressing salon and beauty therapy and on-site restaurants. It also offers care at home services, plus a residential care home and specialist dementia care.
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Searching for retirement properties
There are many other companies offering retirement properties. HousingCare has a directory of retirement villages, retirement communities and care villages in the UK.
ARCO (Associated Retirement Community Operators) is the main body representing the retirement community sector in the UK. In 2020 ARCO had 28 members and over 100 partner organisations. You can search on their website for retirement villages operated by ARCO members.
Further reading
Retirement villages are large developments built especially for older people. We explain what they can offer.
If you’re planning to move into a retirement village, make sure you’re clear about the hidden costs and fees.
Equity release can unlock funds to help pay for home care, but it’s not suitable for everyone. Find the pros & cons.