England / South East England / Kent
Known for its beautiful countryside, historic towns and vibrant seaside resorts, Kent is the perfect location to unwind later in life. With miles of scenic coastline, some of the best retirement villages by the sea can be found in Kent and the coastal towns of Dover and Whitstable.
You’ll find plenty of later living options in Kent, from brand-new developments, retirement communities and bungalows, there's lots of retirement properties to choose from. We've partnered with leading later living operators including Churchill Retirement Living and McCarthy Stone - each of our properties are available to rent or purchase, giving you greater flexibility when investing in a retirement home.
Each of our homes are in close proximity to popular attractions including Canterbury Cathedral, Margate beach and the market towns of Ashford and Sevenoaks. If you’re looking for luxury facilities on your doorstep, then look no further than our retirement villages, many of our villages in Kent have a range of brilliant onsite facilities, including health centres, gyms, cafes and restaurants.
We've created helpful retirement living guides breaking down the cost of retirement homes in the local area and much more.
Paddock Lodge is one of Kent's most luxurious retirement homes, nestled in the quaint town of Paddock Wood near Royal Tunbridge Wells. The one and two-bedroom apartments at Paddock Lodge have been purpose-built for older adults, boasting plenty of space, fully-fitted kitchens and premium shower rooms. Residents love relaxing in the sunny gardens or exploring the nearby surroundings
We love the location of Elkington House, in the town of Dover and near the beautiful White Cliffs. A premium gated complex, Elkington House is packed with state-of-the-art facilities like stylish yet comfortable communal lounges, idyllic gardens and a bistro-style restaurant. You’ll also be near interesting places to explore, like Dover Castle and Fort Burgoyne
Another of the most luxurious retirement properties in Kent, Wildernesse House is set within a lovely country estate. The lifestyle team at Wildernesse House makes sure there’s always something for residents to do, organising activities like art classes, pilates, wine tasting, cookery courses, theatre trips and much more. Wildernesse House is managed by Elysian Residences who are partnered with ARCO to ensure high-quality living
Retirement villages are a great way to ease yourself into later life. There are 27 senior living villages in - or closeby - to Kent.
We have 9 retirement communities in or around Kent for you to browse, including;
The rental cost of retirement housing will vary, depending on the type of property you're interested in, the on-site facilities available and the location. The average cost to rent a senior property in or closeby to Kent is £2,536 per month.
Buying a senior home in Kent provides you with a greater sense of safety and security in later life. Purchasing a retirement home is a good investment too and there's lots of options for you to choose from in Kent. Use our filters above to showcase any properties in Kent to buy.
More retirees than ever before are renting senior housing. Before deciding whether to rent or purchase, you should check the average cost of retirement homes in Kent. Alternatively, Lottie's team of retirement experts can help - simply get in touch today. Searching for your new home in Kent is easy: use our filters above to browse our listings.
ARCO are the Associate Retirement Community Operators who ensure the retirement homes and properties available to older adults offer a high-standard of living with a range of facilities and activities.
We are partnered with 4 ARCO retirement properties in Kent; including (an example of an ARCO approved property). Each of our properties provide luxury living with brilliant on-site facilities across a variety of retirement housing options, such as homes, bungalows and apartments.
Number of ARCO properties
4