We offer a significant range of retirement living properties for people aged 55 plus on both small and large housing schemes, in both rural and urban areas.
Row of house by river in Bideford

Retirement living offers:

  • Accommodation for people of 55 years plus
  • Those approaching 55 with disabilities may also be considered on an individual basis
  • To be independent, but not alone
  • The opportunity to be part of a community, where you can join in with social events if you wish
  • A safe, secure and affordable home
  • Your own front door, together with your own tenancy agreement
  • The freedom to enter and leave your home as you wish
  • A home where visitors are welcome and guest rooms are available locally
  • Peace of mind by providing an easily maintained home and no repair worries – the majority of internal repairs to fixtures and fittings, and all external repairs, are carried out by experienced contractors at no extra cost to you
To apply

Prospective tenants must be registered on Devon Home Choice or Cornwall Homechoice. The properties are advertised on the Homechoice websites and prospective tenants can bid for any of the properties depending on the criteria of the property advertised and their needs.

We are a signatory to the Plymouth City Council Charter for Older People.

Home ownership - leasehold and freehold

We also offer properties for older people which are available to purchase, either leasehold or freehold, at six attractive schemes across Devon and Cornwall. These are specifically for people over 60 years of age, with the exception of Jurys Corner in Newton Abbot which is for 58+. Learn more here: Housing for older people

Details of our sites below (please note information is being updated):

Bideford

Chubb Road and Churchill Road, Bideford 

A scheme of 30 one-bedroom bungalows with a car park as well as roadside parking and communal grounds. The scheme benefits from a well-used communal lounge, kitchen and laundry. It also has a guest room. 

There is a part-time support advisor who actively works with residents to enable good quality independent living.

Copps Close, Bideford 

A scheme of 12 one-bedroom flats, five one-bedroom bungalows and seven one-bedroom houses. There is a car park, with parking permits. The scheme benefits from a well-used communal lounge, kitchen and laundry. It also has a guest room.

There is a part-time support advisor who actively works with residents to enable good quality independent living.

Ethelwynne Brown Close, Bideford

There are two schemes next door to each other on the banks of the River Tor. Scheme One, has 27 flats with lift access. Scheme Two, has 32 one-bedroom flats, also with lift access. 

Both schemes benefit from their own communal lounge, kitchen, laundry and guest room. They also have communal gardens and there is a car park as well as roadside parking.

There is a part-time support advisor who actively works with residents to enable good quality independent living.

Marlborough Court, Bideford 

33 one-bedroom and eight two-bedroom flats with lift access, set in communal gardens. There is a communal lounge, kitchen, laundry, guest room and a car park in addition to roadside parking. 

There is a part-time support advisor who actively works with residents to enable good quality independent living.

Torridge Close & Torrington Lane, Bideford

25 one-bedroom and three two-bedroom flats. There is a communal lounge, kitchen and laundry as well as communal gardens and a car park. 

There is a part-time support advisor who actively works with residents to enable good quality independent living.

Black Torrington

Bowhay Close, Black Torrington 

The scheme is situated in a very quiet location and consists of four one-bedroom bungalows with roadside parking. 

There is a part-time support advisor who actively works with residents to enable good quality independent living.

Crediton

Orchard Court

29 self-contained flats. There is a communal lounge, kitchen, guest room and laundry as well as communal gardens and a car park. Click here for more information. 

Falmouth

24 self-contained flats. There is a communal lounge, guest room and laundry with lifts to all floors as well as communal gardens and a car park. Click here for more information.

Holsworthy

Croft House, Holsworthy 

A scheme of 20 one-bedroom flats with a car park and roadside parking. 

There is a part-time support advisor who actively works with residents to enable good quality independent living.

Glebelands, Holsworthy 

Four two-bedroom bungalows, with roadside parking.

There is a part-time support advisor who actively works with residents to enable good quality independent living.

Tuckers Park, Holsworthy 

Five one-bedroom bungalows, with communal gardens, car park and roadside parking. 

There is a part-time support advisor who actively works with residents to enable good quality independent living.

Newton Abbot

Honeywell, Newton Abbot

20 flats with spacious grounds and facilities such as lift access, a drying room, library service and a well-used greenhouse. 

Honeywell benefits from being adjacent to a bus stop providing links to a range of towns and villages, including nearby Newton Abbot. There are also many local amenities including supermarkets, post office and doctor’s surgery. 

The residents enjoy true independent living with support advisors actively working with them to achieve this. Our Older People’s Support Advisors offer a range of services:

  •  Individually assessed support and advice from trained staff
  • Active promotion of independent living
  • Direct links to a community alarm system
Prince Street, Newton Abbot

66 flats with lift access and a communal lounge, gardens, kitchen, laundry, guest room and a car park. Click here to find out more.

Northam

South Lea, Northam

15 one-bedroom bungalows, with communal gardens and roadside parking. 

There is a part-time support advisor who actively works with residents to enable good quality independent living.

Paignton

Waterleat Court, Paignton

Waterleat Court is a small scheme with 16 flats split into four blocks, each with four flats. Waterleat benefits from its own private car park for the use of residents, located at the front of the property. 

The Court is also on the local bus route which allows easy access to the whole of the Torbay area.

There is a part-time support advisor who usually visits weekly and who can also be contacted by telephone at other times. The Support Advisor actively works with residents to enable good quality independent living and encourages social links with other sheltered schemes within the Torbay and Teignbridge areas. 

Our Older People’s Support Advisors offer a range of services:

  • Individually assessed support and advice from trained staff 
  • Active promotion of independent living 
  • Direct links to a community alarm system

Plymouth

Hurrell Court, Plymouth

Hurrell Court is located within a beautiful courtyard setting in Efford. The 29 flats are arranged 
around the communal grounds and many have far reaching views over the Plymouth Sound. Some properties also benefit from additional features such as their own small gardens, or a stair lift to the first floor. 

The scheme has a number of facilities including a communal lounge with conservatory, a laundry, a parade of local shops with post office and medical centre close by and is served by a bus route directly into Plymouth’s centre. 

There is a lively Residents’ Association and the opportunity to join in communal activities

Whitecross Court, Pymouth

Whitecross Court has 29 flats and is situated very close to Plymouth city centre and the historic Barbican.
The scheme has a communal lounge leading out onto a beautiful patio. Facilities include a small communal kitchen, library, guest room, laundry and a lift to all floors. There is a car park for residents and residents can enjoy the garden.

There are frequent opportunities to join in the social events held both on and off the scheme. There is a parade of local shops and all the amenities of Plymouth city centre are either within walking distance or easily reached by the regular bus service. There are three doctors surgeries and central train and bus stations nearby. The city library and museum are within walking distance.

There is a support advisor who actively works with residents to enable good quality independent living. Our Older People’s Support Advisors offer a range of services:

  • Individually assessed support and advice from trained staff
  • Active promotion of independent living
  • Direct links to a community alarm syste

Starcross

A scheme of 24 self-contained flats with lift or stair lift access with a car park as well communal grounds. 

The scheme benefits from a communal lounge, laundry and a guest room. Click here for more information. 

Torquay

Arthington, Torquay

The scheme is situated in a very quiet location within the hamlet of Torre. It consists of 31 one and two-bedroom flats arranged around a central car park and set in beautiful communal grounds. Some first-floor flats have views to Torquay sea front and across to Brixham. The scheme is on a regular bus route providing good access to Torquay and is also within walking distance of a variety of local shops and a post office. 

Arthington is covered by several doctors’ surgeries, all within easy access by either bus or taxi. The scheme has a communal lounge where you have the opportunity to join in various activities. 

There is a part-time support advisor who actively works with residents to enable good quality independent living. Our Older People’s Support Advisors offer a range of services: 

  • Individually assessed support and advice from trained staff
  • Active promotion of independent living
  • Direct links to a community alarm system
Kenneth Court, Torquay 

Kenneth Court is located within a beautiful courtyard setting in the heart of Shiphay village. The Court consists of 91 one and two-bedroom flats arranged around the communal grounds. The scheme has a number of facilities including two communal lounges, a laundry and guest room. The Exe Hill building also benefits from a fully adapted disabled wet room and lift access to all floors. 

Close by is a parade of local shops including post office, medical centre and chemist, whilst residents can also benefit from an excellent bus route. 

There is an active residents’ group that holds regular events, some of which also involve the wider community. 

There are two support advisors who actively work with residents to enable good quality, independent living. Our Older People’s Support Advisors offer a range of services: 

  • Individually assessed support and advice from trained staff 
  • Active promotion of independent living 
  • Direct links to a community alarm system
Madrepore Place, Torquay

Based in central Torquay the scheme consists of 21 one-bedroom flats. The grounds are well maintained and there is a car park for the residents and their guests. 
The scheme has a communal lounge with a kitchen, library, guest room and a lift to all floors. The residents can enjoy time in the garden and organise events both on and off site. 

All the amenities of Torquay town centre are either within walking distance or easily reached by the regular local bus service.

There is a part-time support advisor who actively works with residents to enable good quality independent living. Our Older People’s Support Advisors offer a range of services: 

  • Individually assessed support and advice from trained staff
  • Active promotion of independent living
  • Direct links to a community alarm system
St Martins Court, Torquay

St Martins Court is situated in secure grounds opposite a parade of shops in Hele village. The 26 flats are suitable for one or two persons and are surrounded by beautiful gardens which are maintained by gardeners, with some assistance from residents. The site benefits from its own car park, a lift to all floors, a large communal lounge with kitchen area, a laundry and guest room.

It is in the centre of the community with good transport links provided by a regular bus service into Torquay and neighbouring areas. There is a very active social community within the Court who organise a range of events including coffee mornings, bingo, BBQs, fundraising sales and coach trips.

A support advisor usually visits the site twice a week and actively works with residents to enable good quality independent living. Our Older People’s Support Advisors offer a range of services: 

  • Individually assessed support and advice from trained staff 
  • Active promotion of independent living 
  • Direct links to a community alarm system

Torrington

Dartington Fields, Torrington 

10 one-bedroom flats, some with stair lift access. On site there is a communal lounge, kitchen and laundry room. There are communal gardens and roadside parking. 

There is a part-time support advisor who actively works with residents to enable good quality independent living.

Rolle Court, Torrington 

Eight one-bedroom and one two bedrooms flats. There is a communal lounge, kitchen laundry and guest room, as well as communal gardens. There is roadside parking.

There is a part-time support advisor who actively works with residents to enable good quality independent living.

Torridge View, Torrington 

12 one-bedroom bungalows with communal grounds. There is a car park in addition to roadside parking. 

There is a part-time support advisor who actively works with residents to enable good quality independent living.

Uffculme

Markers, Uffculme

40 self-contained, flats, houses and maisonette. On site there is a communal lounge, kitchen and laundry room. There are communal gardens, allotments and a car park. Click here for more information.