With spring underway, homeowners with a local retirement community operator, share how moving offered them a fresh start and renewed independence.

Adlington Retirement Living, which operates Brookfields House in Newcastle-under-Lyme, has shared how many of their homeowners felt that the move offered them "a new chapter".  

A spokesperson for Adlington Retirement Living said: "Spring brings a sense of possibility, with longer days, brighter mornings, and a feeling that life can be enjoyed more fully. 

"For many Adlington homeowners, that same feeling arrived after their move, as daily life became easier to manage, more sociable, and more enjoyable - the start of something brighter. 

"A chapter where time, energy and independence are reclaimed." 

Homeowners Gloria and Peter moved to Broadleaf House after more than forty years in a large family bungalow. 

Gloria explained that since moving, everyday feels like a 'holiday'. 

She said: "Every morning when I sit on the balcony with my coffee, I say to Peter, it feels like I'm on holiday. It really does. 

"Our first night here was just so lovely. It's so safe. We're one floor up, we've got fob security, and you know there are staff here twenty-four hours a day. It gives you a completely different sense of reassurance." 

Homeowner Margaret moved to Brookfields House in 2025, after seven years living independently following the loss of her husband. 

She said: "I have a more active social life here than before. The only problem is fitting it all in!" 

Margaret also explained how welcome she felt and how quickly she settled in. 

She added: "The first thing I noticed was how friendly everybody is. Every single person you meet speaks to you. I keep telling people, when they ask how I'm doing, 'I'm in awe of it all'. I feel supported, safe and very happy. 

"If I were advising someone considering moving into a retirement community, I'd say: do it now. Don't hesitate. 

"Do it while you've got the energy and mental ability to make the most of it, knowing there's massive support here." 

Other homeowners described how moving led to the formation of new friendships. 

Homeowner Frank decided to move to Brookfields House, after many years living in a rural village. 

He said: "When I moved in, I knew I'd made the right decision. I settled immediately and have made new friends. I have no regrets at all. 

"It's been the right thing for me. We'll sit, chat, share a bottle of wine. Everyone here is a friend. 

"The greatest benefit has been the improvement to my well-being. Humans need community and now I have that." 

Margaret and Keith, homeowners at The Spindles added: "It's like an extended family. It really is a community. 

"We're entertaining more than we ever did in our bungalow. Friends come to have lunch with us in the restaurant, and once they've tried it, they want to come again." 

They also explained how the communal spaces became a part of their everyday lives 

They added: "We usually sit in the homeowners' lounge and it's amazing how many people know we're in there. 

"They come in and we put our books down and chat away for an hour. It's lovely. We don't 'like' living here. We love it! Moving here was the best thing we did." 

To find out more about Adlington Retirement Living, join a coffee morning or book a tour, call the friendly sales team on 01782 958850. 

The team are ready to welcome prospective homeowners Monday to Saturday at Brookfields House in Newcastle-under-Lyme or for more information visit the website here. 

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