Enjoy independence with added assisted living services
Retirement Living PLUS properties offer all the benefits of a luxurious Retirement Living community PLUS so much more. Our low maintenance homes are beautifully designed and packed with clever features and amenities to make life easier as you get older.
PLUS, with things like our bespoke domestic and lifestyle support services, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that–whatever life brings–there’ll always be a friendly face, help on hand and the comfort of a hearty meal–just outside your front door.
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Retirement Living PLUS at McCarthy Stone
Get added support from assisted living services
Retirement Living PLUS communities provide helpful extra services and amenities, so you'll feel supported now and in the future.
- Independent but secure–you’ll feel safe and sound with a 24/7 emergency alarm and friendly staff on-site day and night.
- Domestic support–one hour of cleaning (or similar) per week is included and we’ve a range of additional cleaning and laundry services available.
- Tailored lifestyle support–if you need a helping hand, we can support you with personal grooming, shopping, convalescence and more.
- A chef-run bistro/restaurant serving subsidised seasonal fresh food daily in a stylish and sociable setting. Friends and family are welcome too.
I've thought about this and there's only one word to us that describes this place and that's "Utopia". It's absolutely fantastic!
Michael, McCarthy Stone Homeowner
We enjoy having our friends over for afternoon tea or for a meal at lunchtime at the on-site restaurant. We don’t have to do a thing, including the washing up!
Dr Barber and Ms Scholes, McCarthy Stone Homeowners
What are the benefits of a Retirement Living PLUS development?
A lovely new retirement apartment
You’ll enjoy your own spacious retirement home in a fantastic location close to local amenities like shops, cafes and transport links.
All of our assisted living properties are designed with smart yet stylish features, like easy open taps, to ensure they are a joy to live in, as well as being energy efficient, light and warm.
These homes have the latest safety features built in, including a 24-hour emergency call system, fire detection and camera door entry, as well as the reassurance of a manager onsite at all times. Many have private balconies and patios. Car parking is usually available too.
Personal care and lifestyle support
Our services are provided by a friendly team and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our assisted living services include:
- Domestic assistance – one hour per week of domestic help is included in the service charge. For an additional fee the team can help with extra cleaning, changing beds, shopping and posting letters.
- Lifestyle support – you can choose the support you need when you need it. We can help with things like getting up in the morning, preparing breakfast, medical appointments and caring for you after an illness.
- Laundry service – the team can collect your laundry and return it washed and ironed.
Beautiful communal facilities for socialising
In our assisted living retirement developments, you'll find lounges, large gardens and roof terraces designed for socialising and relaxing. These communal facilities soon become social hubs - a hive of informal gatherings, regular clubs, events and meet-ups.
There are hobby groups and events for every interest, like film nights, gardening clubs, pie and mash lunches, knitting clubs and cocktails. Best of all, we take on all the maintenance of shared areas, inside and out, so you can devote your time to the things you most enjoy.
Retirement Living PLUS restaurants
Serving everyday classics and tempting treats, barista-style coffees and your favourite tipple, our subsidised on-site chef-run restaurant/bistro serve freshly prepared food all year round – perfect for those days when you don’t feel like cooking. Guests are welcome (but they pay slightly extra).
Hotel-style guest suites
No more making up the spare bed (unless you want to!). Our lovely hotel-style guest suites make it simple to host family and friends for overnight stays - perfect for stress-free visits.
McCarthy Stone homeowners - and tenants of our retirement rentals - can also book guest suites at our other retirement developments across the country for a fantastically priced and easy holiday.
Wellness Suites and more
While our properties are conveniently located close to local amenities, many of our assisted living retirement villages and developments offer extra facilities and services on-site. These can include arts and crafts rooms, fitness studios and garden sheds for green fingered homeowners.
In need of some pampering? Our wellness suites offer professional health and beauty services like hairdressing, manicures and massage within the comfort of your development.
Pet friendly retirement homes
Pets are very much part of your family and ours, which is why, with a few exceptions - like venomous snakes (!) - you are welcome to bring your beloved cat, dog or budgie to live with you in your assisted living property.
There are a few rules of course, and we are always mindful of the needs of the pet-free people in our communities too.
You can rely on McCarthy Stone for a relaxing retirement
As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement developments, McCarthy Stone creates award-winning retirement properties for sale or for rent — but it’s the people - the homeowners and our caring onsite teams - that turn our developments into fun-filled, friendly, communities. We are experts at creating lovely, low-maintenance retirement villages, bungalows and apartments in superb locations with thoughtful services designed around you.Read our homeowner's feedback on life in our developments.
Helping you to buy or rent your new assisted living retirement home
Moving home is always daunting, but our expert teams are here to make the process of buying a new property, and selling your old one, as easy as possible. Our friendly sales consultants will guide you through every stage, giving as much - or as little - support as you want with things like finding solicitors and estate agents. With part exchange, we can even act as a cash buyer on your current home, so you’ll avoid the stress of viewings and chains. While our Smooth Move service gives you help with everything from decluttering and packing, to unpacking and putting up shelves. Don't want to buy? We offer assisted living homes for rent or shared ownership too.
If you don't need assisted living but like the idea of life in a lively retirement community, then why not explore independent living near you with our Retirement Living developments for the over 60s?
Have questions about Retirement Living PLUS?
If you have any questions about the assisted living facilities and services in our Retirement Living PLUS properties contact us or call our lovely team on: 0800 201 4811.