Retirement Villages Group is the UK's leading operator of integrated retirement communities (IRCs) for the over 65s. With 16 purpose-built retirement communities across England, from Cornwall to Cheshire, we provide beautifully designed homes to buy or rent within thriving, amenity-rich villages. As an ARCO-accredited operator and founding member of the Integrated Retirement Community Association, we are committed to the highest standards of resident wellbeing, care, and community life.
Unique retirement communities
A place to live, belong
and thrive.
We're here to help you, or your loved ones, make positive and meaningful choices about how you want to live; It’s about finding the ideal home in a community that allows you to stay social, active and connected whilst offering support and security.
Our retirement communities are unique in size, character and charm but above all, they are places to continue being you.
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What our residents say
In a recent survey we ask our residents what they liked most about living at one of our many communities and they shared their thoughts with us here.
Each one of our unique communities is built around our residents creating a place to live, do, and belong.
This is retirement living.
Discovery day at Limetree
Frequently Asked Questions About Retirement Villages
A retirement village is a purpose-built community designed exclusively for people aged 65 and over. Unlike care homes, retirement villages offer fully independent living in private homes; apartments or cottages, within a shared campus that includes communal amenities such as restaurants, gyms, gardens, and wellbeing services. Retirement Villages Group operates 16 such communities across England.
Costs vary depending on the village, property size, and tenure (buying or renting). Properties at Retirement Villages Group villages are available both for sale and for rent, with full details of service charges, management fees etc. please see our property listings at Retirement Villages - Properties
Retirement villages provide independent living in private homes - residents manage their own daily lives and choose the level of support they need. Care homes provide 24-hour residential or nursing care for people who need daily assistance. Many retirement villages, including those operated by Retirement Villages Group, offer on-site support services that can be accessed as needs change without requiring a move to a care home.
ARCO (Associated Retirement Community Operators) is the industry body that sets consumer protection standards for retirement community operators in the UK. ARCO membership means a provider has met standards covering transparency, contracts, care quality, and resident rights. Retirement Villages Group is a full ARCO member, meaning residents can purchase or rent with confidence in the transparency of our fees and the quality of our services.
While each village has its own unique character, most include a restaurant or bistro, fitness suite or swimming pool, gardens, a village hall or events space, concierge services, and on-site wellbeing and care support. Some villages also feature hair salons, libraries, and bars. Visit our individual village pages to see what each community offers.
