Senior living options and age restrictions

What are the senior living options?

When it comes to finding your ideal retirement housing, you should consider which of our development types best fits your needs. We offer two senior living options with different services and differing age restrictions:


What does Retirement Living include?

Our Retirement Living properties are contemporary, cost-efficient and energy efficient private retirement apartments in sought-after locations. Exclusive to over 60s, you’ll benefit from a friendly on-site manager and access to communal areas like beautifully maintained gardens and sociable lounges with free wi-fi. You’ll find a community of neighbours on your doorstep and, with a calendar full of regular clubs, events and parties on offer, you’ve plenty of opportunities to make new friends.

Can I buy a Retirement Living property at my age?

There is no age limit for buying one of our apartments, but there are age restrictions on who is allowed to live in them.

Each development has its own lease requirements, so it is always best to check, but usually to have sole occupancy of a Retirement Living apartment you need to be aged 60 or over. For joint occupancy, one of the occupants has to be over 60 and the other over 55. The lease will state that you’re not permitted to occupy an apartment under the age limit set. There’s no upper age limit.


What does Retirement Living PLUS include?

Retirement Living PLUS allows you to lead an independent lifestyle with optional assisted living facilities on hand if you need them. Exclusively for those aged 70 and over, you’ll benefit from luxurious and low-maintenance retirement apartments in fabulous UK locations, alongside an on-site restaurant/bistro, a manager on-site 24-hours and the option of bespoke domestic and personal care packages.

Can I buy a Retirement Living PLUS property at my age?

There is no age limit for buying one of our apartments, but there are age restrictions on who is allowed to live in them.

Each development has its own lease requirements, so it is always best to check, but usually to have sole occupancy of a Retirement Living PLUS apartment you need to be aged 70 or over. For joint occupancy, one of the occupants has to be over 70 and the other over 65. The lease will state that you’re not permitted to occupy an apartment under the age limit set. There’s no upper age limit.


Why are there age restrictions on McCarthy Stone properties?

The age restrictions are often imposed by council planning departments and are in line with government policy which encourages purpose-built accommodation for older people. As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, building homes for the over 60s is what McCarthy Stone do. We create beautiful senior living housing in thriving communities.