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Enjoying your retirement

At the Care Homes Guide we like to think

'Retirement is when you have time and want to do things that interest you'.
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Some people take the opportunity to fulfil their lifetime ambitions, build their own homes, travel round the world, set up their own businesses, start a new hobby, do something for others or have a lifestyle change and move to a retirement community or village.

Our dedicated retirement section, within the Guide, helps to provide you with useful information to make sure you enjoy your retirement and golden years to the full.

Retirement Property

Despite the current down turn in the property market, the specialist retirement property market is still in great demand, and it's a market that is set to grow and grow. For those inexperienced in searching this property sector, however, confusion surrounding exactly what is offered by different retirement developments can quickly arise. This confusion is fuelled by a wide range of different terms that are used to describe whether a property has simply been designed with the needs of an elder occupant in mind, whether it comes with the full professional support and services or a registered care home, or if it sits somewhere in between.

To simply your search we have categorised the homes and villages into the levels of care that is provided or available. The Care Levels range from 1 – 5 where level 1 has a manager onsite during office hours, to level 5 where onsite nursing care is available. Click here to find out more about the levels of care available.

Learn about some of the issues and terminology used and what to consider when choosing a retirement property from our articles below.

What is Extra Care Housing?

Choosing a Retirement Property

Luxury Retirement Properties

Financial Considerations for Retirement Properties

Find a retirement property

Find a Retirement Property for sale or to rent

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If you are looking for a retirement apartment, cottage or suite use the Care Homes Guide 's advanced search to see what is currently available.



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Featured retirement village


Links View Retirement Village, Lancashire


Links View Retirement Village

Links View offers a superb way of life combined with freedom from concerns about your long term future – an ideal solution to what are referred to as ‘Third Age’ requirements. more >>

Featured retirement village


Palm Garden Retreat, Cape Town, South Africa


Palm garden Retreat

Situated in one of the premier retirement destinations in the Western Cape, Palm Garden Retreat, offers luxurious and independent retirement living complete with on-site nursing care if needed. more >>