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Independent living with flexible services chosen by you
Call us on 0800 185 5455 for free confidential expert advice or to create your personal plan.
Flexible independent lifestyle support services
From hair styling and cleaning to pet sitting, the independent lifestyle support services available in our retirement living communities make your life easier.
Prices start at a little over £13* and your services are delivered by lovely people who’ll take the time to get to know you and are passionate about what they do. Plus, you can pick and choose as many – or as few – services as you like.
Our services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission in England, and by the Care Inspectorate in Scotland and Wales. You can read our inspection reports here.
We're here to help
Call 0800 185 5455 to create your personal plan, book a visit to a retirement living community or download our guide below.
Whatever you want. Whatever you need.
Our friendly, award-winning team provides flexible, CQC registered, lifestyle and personal support – always on your terms. Just ask.
- The things you want to do – like pampering nail care, repotting your begonias or a trip to the latest show at the theatre.
- The things you don’t want to do – peeling potatoes, mopping the floor or changing bed sheets.
- And the things you need – like food delivery, personal care or picking up your prescription.
It’s all part of our trusted assisted living and retirement community support services.
Independent lifestyle support services for you and your home
Can’t see the service you’re after on our list? Contact our Lifestyle Services team. We’ll do our best to help.
House-keeping
We’ve got you covered for everyday chores: laundry, ironing, cleaning, changing bedding, defrosting the freezer, decluttering – or even pet sitting*.
Life Admin
Like a personal PA, we’ll help you to keep on top of paperwork and support you with IT – from online shopping to video calls with friends and family.
Pampering
Enjoy beauty treatments and more in your home or at the on-site salon*. Services include shaving, hair styling, make-up, and nails.
Health
From picking up prescriptions and medication support to surgical applications and post-operative help, you can rely on us to take care of you.
Wellbeing
We can lend a hand with prepping meals or getting out and about and offer the reassurance of a daily check-in or the comfort of a listening ear.
Personal support
Our caring team can offer sensitive support with things like getting dressed, bathing and walking, as well as environmental/health assessments and more.
Why choose McCarthy & Stone Lifestyle Services?
- We’re here for you: Friendly, reliable, and compassionate – we love our jobs and care deeply about the people we work with.
- We’re already close by: We don’t have to travel far between visits, so we’re here when you need us – and never in a hurry.
- You’re in control: You choose the services you want at times that suit you – and you can scale services up or down – helpful if you’re ever feeling under the weather.
- The price is right: Our unique model means we deliver exceptional care and services at a competitive price.
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* Restrictions apply. Services subject to contract, availability and location. Advance booking required. Price correct at time of publication and may vary by development.