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The right home for you, now and into the future

Buy or rent from us and you’ll find a home where you’ll love living in later life

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Personally tailored residential care

24-hour personal and practical support provided by well-trained, caring staff

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England’s largest provider of specialist housing and care for people in later life

Own your perfect retirement home

Beautiful new homes designed to meet the changing needs and aspirations of the next generation of older people

Find out more

When it comes to choosing a care home you can trust us

Your loved ones are our loved ones

Find out more

The right home for you, now and into the future

Buy or rent from us and you’ll find a home where you’ll love living in later life

Find out more

Personally tailored residential care

24-hour personal and practical support provided by well-trained, caring staff

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Later life is for living

Helping people enjoy later life is our passion. It has been for more than 60 years. And today, we offer an impressive choice of retirement housing for sale and rent, shared ownership properties, care homes and services at almost 1,700 locations across England.

Buy or rent from us and you’ll enjoy a secure and welcoming home from a not-for-profit organisation that puts you at the heart of everything we do, a home where you’ll love living in later life.
 

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    Our retirement properties for sale offer you the opportunity to own your perfect home with peace of mind that maintenance of the building and grounds will be taken care of.

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    With more than 60 years of experience, we are an established and trusted not-for-profit care home provider with more than 120 residential homes across the country.

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    Our properties to rent offer affordable housing options at more than 1100 locations across the country, providing you with a wealth of choice.

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    If you're 55 and over, still independent but need more help from time to time, then housing with extra care could be for you. Find out more.

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    Shared Ownership with Anchor is designed to give you flexibility when buying one of our new apartments without having to fund the entire value of the property.

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    Older Persons Shared Ownership

    At some Anchor developments we offer the opportunity to buy a home through the Older Persons Shared Ownership scheme. Also known as OPSO, find out more about this subsided scheme.

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    Retirement villages

    Anchor retirement villages offer a range of luxury retirement properties and state-of-the-art leisure facilities set in the beautiful surroundings of a rural village development.

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The right home for you, now and into the future

We offer a wealth of purpose-built options for your next home, from affordable rented housing to spacious leasehold apartments and luxury retirement villages. Our retirement housing is all designed to offer you a sense of community, security, independence and peace of mind.

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Own your perfect home

Anchor's retirement properties for sale offer you the opportunity to buy a home that is right for you. Ranging from quiet cul-de-sacs to award-winning luxury estates, each Anchor retirement development is unique; however all share the same high standard of construction, responsive management and total commitment to quality customer service.

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Affordable housing options

Our properties to rent for overs 55s offer affordable housing options at more than 1,100 locations across the country and provide you with a wealth of choice. Our rental properties include purpose-built and well maintained studio flats, one, two or three-bedroom properties as well as bungalows.

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Personally tailored residential care

Anchor care homes offer personally tailored residential care in warm, safe and friendly surroundings. Our 24-hour personal and practical support is provided by well-trained, caring staff and is designed to ensure you continue to enjoy maximum independence as well as peace of mind, knowing that help is always at hand.

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Specialist dementia care

We recognise a person living with dementia is, first and foremost, a person – unique and with a rich history of experiences, abilities, skills, knowledge, preferences, desires and personality. Our care homes respond to the individual and support what they can do with a personalised care plan, always looking for opportunities to build on their strengths and abilities.

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News from across Anchor

Veteran Friendly care home in Skelton opens doors to community for Christmas
17 Dec 2024

Veteran Friendly care home in Skelton opens doors to community for Christmas

Skelton Court is leading the way with the Christmas spirit by opening its doors to local communities to help tackle isolation and loneliness.

Residents at Nelson Lodge celebrate Christmas lights switch on event
13 Dec 2024

Residents at Nelson Lodge celebrate Christmas lights switch on event

Residents at a care home in St Neots, Cambridgeshire spread light and cheer as they marked the festive season with the Christmas lights switch-on.

Anchor and Cognitive Books hold special event to reminisce about Classic Coronation Street at Lightbowne Hall
12 Dec 2024

Anchor and Cognitive Books hold special event to reminisce about Classic Coronation Street at Lightbowne Hall

Anchor and Cognitive Books held a special event on the 64th anniversary of Coronation Street at Lightbowne Hall care home in Manchester.

West Hall care home giraffes lovingly restored
8 Jan 2025

West Hall care home giraffes lovingly restored

West Hall care home in Surrey has had its two precious giraffe sculptures lovingly restored thanks to the Woking & District Men's Shed.

Anchor feed image
3 Jan 2025

Anchor’s response to the Government’s announcement on social care funding and an independent commission on adult social care

Read our response to the Government’s announcement on social care funding and an independent commission on adult social care.

Eric Morecambe House care home delivers 200 selection boxes to children in hospital
27 Dec 2024

Eric Morecambe House care home delivers 200 selection boxes to children in hospital

Eric Morecambe House has delivered 200 selection boxes to the children at Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

Wellington Lodge care home in Manchester opens doors to community for Christmas
23 Dec 2024

Wellington Lodge care home in Manchester opens doors to community for Christmas

An Anchor care home in Manchester is leading the way with the Christmas spirit by opening its doors to local communities to help tackle isolation and loneliness.

Ashcroft care home in Bradford opens doors to community for Christmas
23 Dec 2024

Ashcroft care home in Bradford opens doors to community for Christmas

An Anchor care home in Bradford is leading the way with the Christmas spirit by opening its doors to local communities to help tackle isolation and loneliness.

Anchor feed image
23 Dec 2024

Sarah Jones, Chief Executive of Anchor, shares her Christmas message

As the festive season begins, Anchor’s Chief Executive, Sarah Jones reflects on the year gone by and looks ahead to 2025.

Anchor housing locations enjoy festive fun this Christmas
23 Dec 2024

Anchor housing locations enjoy festive fun this Christmas

From Christmas parties to themed coffee mornings, our housing locations have been busy enjoying the festive season.

Anchor’s new developments open their doors to local community over Christmas period
23 Dec 2024

Anchor’s new developments open their doors to local community over Christmas period

This month, our new developments have all been hosting festive events and activities for the local community to enjoy.

Meet the winners of our tastiest competition of the year
20 Dec 2024

Meet the winners of our tastiest competition of the year

Each year it is an Anchor tradition to host a Christmas cake competition. It’s a brilliant way for colleagues and residents to unleash their creativity and get into the festive spirit.

Anchor 2024 Christmas and New Year opening times
20 Dec 2024

Anchor 2024 Christmas and New Year opening times

Over the 2024 festive period our teams will still be on hand to answer your queries. Find out more about changes to our opening times.

Townend Close care home in Keighley opens doors to community for Christmas
19 Dec 2024

Townend Close care home in Keighley opens doors to community for Christmas

Townend Close care home near Keighley is leading the way with the Christmas spirit by opening its doors to local communities to help tackle isolation and loneliness.

Canterbury House care home brings festive magic to residents
19 Dec 2024

Canterbury House care home brings festive magic to residents

Canterbury House care home in Kent is bringing a little extra magic to its residents’ festive preparation with a Just Giving Christmas tree.

The Manor House Roundhay hosts special event inspired by Strictly Come Dancing
18 Dec 2024

The Manor House Roundhay hosts special event inspired by Strictly Come Dancing

The Manor House Roundhay Does Strictly was a massive success with the home’s café transformed into a dance floor and visitors welcomed by a red carpet and bubbly.

The Manor House Knaresborough's Polar Express video gets more than 8,000 views
17 Dec 2024

The Manor House Knaresborough's Polar Express video gets more than 8,000 views

The Manor House Knaresborough care home’s Polar Express-themed video to celebrate Christmas has received more than 8,000 views on social media.

Welcoming new residents to The Manor House Roundhay
17 Dec 2024

Welcoming new residents to The Manor House Roundhay

Moving into a care home can be an overwhelming experience but our care teams are on hand to support you every step of the way.

Veteran Friendly care home in Skelton opens doors to community for Christmas
17 Dec 2024

Veteran Friendly care home in Skelton opens doors to community for Christmas

Skelton Court is leading the way with the Christmas spirit by opening its doors to local communities to help tackle isolation and loneliness.

Residents at Nelson Lodge celebrate Christmas lights switch on event
13 Dec 2024

Residents at Nelson Lodge celebrate Christmas lights switch on event

Residents at a care home in St Neots, Cambridgeshire spread light and cheer as they marked the festive season with the Christmas lights switch-on.

Anchor and Cognitive Books hold special event to reminisce about Classic Coronation Street at Lightbowne Hall
12 Dec 2024

Anchor and Cognitive Books hold special event to reminisce about Classic Coronation Street at Lightbowne Hall

Anchor and Cognitive Books held a special event on the 64th anniversary of Coronation Street at Lightbowne Hall care home in Manchester.

West Hall care home giraffes lovingly restored
8 Jan 2025

West Hall care home giraffes lovingly restored

West Hall care home in Surrey has had its two precious giraffe sculptures lovingly restored thanks to the Woking & District Men's Shed.

Anchor feed image
3 Jan 2025

Anchor’s response to the Government’s announcement on social care funding and an independent commission on adult social care

Read our response to the Government’s announcement on social care funding and an independent commission on adult social care.

Eric Morecambe House care home delivers 200 selection boxes to children in hospital
27 Dec 2024

Eric Morecambe House care home delivers 200 selection boxes to children in hospital

Eric Morecambe House has delivered 200 selection boxes to the children at Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

Wellington Lodge care home in Manchester opens doors to community for Christmas
23 Dec 2024

Wellington Lodge care home in Manchester opens doors to community for Christmas

An Anchor care home in Manchester is leading the way with the Christmas spirit by opening its doors to local communities to help tackle isolation and loneliness.

Ashcroft care home in Bradford opens doors to community for Christmas
23 Dec 2024

Ashcroft care home in Bradford opens doors to community for Christmas

An Anchor care home in Bradford is leading the way with the Christmas spirit by opening its doors to local communities to help tackle isolation and loneliness.

Anchor feed image
23 Dec 2024

Sarah Jones, Chief Executive of Anchor, shares her Christmas message

As the festive season begins, Anchor’s Chief Executive, Sarah Jones reflects on the year gone by and looks ahead to 2025.

Anchor housing locations enjoy festive fun this Christmas
23 Dec 2024

Anchor housing locations enjoy festive fun this Christmas

From Christmas parties to themed coffee mornings, our housing locations have been busy enjoying the festive season.

Anchor’s new developments open their doors to local community over Christmas period
23 Dec 2024

Anchor’s new developments open their doors to local community over Christmas period

This month, our new developments have all been hosting festive events and activities for the local community to enjoy.

Meet the winners of our tastiest competition of the year
20 Dec 2024

Meet the winners of our tastiest competition of the year

Each year it is an Anchor tradition to host a Christmas cake competition. It’s a brilliant way for colleagues and residents to unleash their creativity and get into the festive spirit.

Anchor 2024 Christmas and New Year opening times
20 Dec 2024

Anchor 2024 Christmas and New Year opening times

Over the 2024 festive period our teams will still be on hand to answer your queries. Find out more about changes to our opening times.

Townend Close care home in Keighley opens doors to community for Christmas
19 Dec 2024

Townend Close care home in Keighley opens doors to community for Christmas

Townend Close care home near Keighley is leading the way with the Christmas spirit by opening its doors to local communities to help tackle isolation and loneliness.

Canterbury House care home brings festive magic to residents
19 Dec 2024

Canterbury House care home brings festive magic to residents

Canterbury House care home in Kent is bringing a little extra magic to its residents’ festive preparation with a Just Giving Christmas tree.

The Manor House Roundhay hosts special event inspired by Strictly Come Dancing
18 Dec 2024

The Manor House Roundhay hosts special event inspired by Strictly Come Dancing

The Manor House Roundhay Does Strictly was a massive success with the home’s café transformed into a dance floor and visitors welcomed by a red carpet and bubbly.

The Manor House Knaresborough's Polar Express video gets more than 8,000 views
17 Dec 2024

The Manor House Knaresborough's Polar Express video gets more than 8,000 views

The Manor House Knaresborough care home’s Polar Express-themed video to celebrate Christmas has received more than 8,000 views on social media.

Welcoming new residents to The Manor House Roundhay
17 Dec 2024

Welcoming new residents to The Manor House Roundhay

Moving into a care home can be an overwhelming experience but our care teams are on hand to support you every step of the way.

Veteran Friendly care home in Skelton opens doors to community for Christmas
17 Dec 2024

Veteran Friendly care home in Skelton opens doors to community for Christmas

Skelton Court is leading the way with the Christmas spirit by opening its doors to local communities to help tackle isolation and loneliness.

Residents at Nelson Lodge celebrate Christmas lights switch on event
13 Dec 2024

Residents at Nelson Lodge celebrate Christmas lights switch on event

Residents at a care home in St Neots, Cambridgeshire spread light and cheer as they marked the festive season with the Christmas lights switch-on.

Anchor and Cognitive Books hold special event to reminisce about Classic Coronation Street at Lightbowne Hall
12 Dec 2024

Anchor and Cognitive Books hold special event to reminisce about Classic Coronation Street at Lightbowne Hall

Anchor and Cognitive Books held a special event on the 64th anniversary of Coronation Street at Lightbowne Hall care home in Manchester.

Why choose Anchor?

  • About Anchor

    About Anchor

    Helping people enjoy later life is our passion. It has been for more than 60 years. And today, in an ageing society, our housing, care and support is needed more than ever.

  • Meeting your changing needs

    Meeting your changing needs

    Anchor understands the challenges we all face as we get older. As a valued customer you can be assured that should your needs change in future we will be on hand to offer you help and advice.

  • Anchor on Call emergency care

    Anchor on Call emergency care

    At Anchor we understand that your peace of mind is paramount, Anchor on Call is our emergency call service monitored 24-hours a day.

  • Be Well resident wellbeing services

    Be Well resident wellbeing services

    Find out about our range of resident wellbeing services supporting residents to stay active, healthy and feel part of your retirement communities.

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