Later Living Consultancy Services UK

Earl Kendrick are specialists in the design and delivery of later living environments, creating safe, comfortable and well-considered spaces that enhance quality of life for residents

We have extensive experience in developing and managing later living projects, including care homes, assisted living housing and retirement villages.

Our work spans both public and private sectors, supporting clients through every stage - from initial planning to completion - across new builds, refurbishments and extensions.

We focus on delivering environments that are not only practical and compliant, but also welcoming and uplifting places to live.

Our team understands the importance of communal facilities in later living schemes, such as cafés, hobby rooms, libraries, hairdressers, fitness areas and landscaped gardens. Each design is tailored to encourage independence and social connection.

We follow recognised best practice guidance, including HAPPI (Housing our Ageing Population Panel for Innovation), and ensure compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) to provide fully accessible spaces.

Where required, we integrate 24/7 call systems and design features that support residents’ sensory, cognitive and physical needs. Our experience includes facilities designed specifically for people living with dementia, Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease.

“Later living projects require care and understanding as much as technical expertise. Our role is to create homes that feel safe, dignified and genuinely supportive of residents’ wellbeing.”
— Earl Kendrick Team

FAQs

What types of later living projects does Earl Kendrick deliver?

Earl Kendrick delivers a broad range of later living projects, including care homes, assisted living schemes and retirement villages. Our experience covers everything from smaller residential refurbishments to multi-building developments offering full care provision. We support clients in both the public and private sectors, ensuring each scheme is designed to meet its specific operational requirements while providing a high-quality environment that residents can comfortably call home.

Does Earl Kendrick work on both new builds and refurbishments?

Yes. Earl Kendrick supports later living projects of all types and sizes, from the modernisation of existing facilities to the design and construction of entirely new buildings. Our team provides expert guidance at each stage, from feasibility and design to delivery and handover, ensuring that every project reflects current care standards and accessibility requirements while creating spaces that are efficient, sustainable and pleasant to live in.

How does Earl Kendrick ensure safety and accessibility?

Safety and accessibility are central to every design. We work to established best practice standards such as HAPPI and the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), ensuring our facilities are inclusive, intuitive and easy to navigate. Features like 24/7 call systems, level access, and carefully planned circulation routes support mobility and independence, while attention to lighting, acoustics and materials ensures comfort and safety for residents and staff alike.

How does Earl Kendrick address the needs of residents with specific conditions?

Our designs are informed by an understanding of the physical, sensory and cognitive challenges that can come with ageing and specific conditions such as dementia, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease. We consider every detail – from wayfinding and natural light to surface finishes and spatial layout – to create supportive, dignified and calming environments that enhance residents’ comfort, confidence and overall quality of life

What defines Earl Kendrick’s approach to later living design?

Earl Kendrick combines technical expertise with empathy, ensuring each development is functional, sustainable and sensitive to the needs of residents. We aim to create independence and community through well-designed shared spaces and comfortable private areas. Our collaborative approach brings together clients, care providers and design professionals to deliver facilities that are compliant, durable and, most importantly, enriching for those who live and work within them.