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    McCarthy & Stone

    Updated September 2026.

    About McCarthy & Stone

    Company Overview
    McCarthy & Stone is the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, helping older people live longer, happier and more connected lives. We create high-quality homes, care and support services that promote independence, wellbeing and a strong sense of community. With colleagues across care, development, commercial and support functions, we are united by a shared purpose: making a positive difference to the lives of our customers every day. Our values of Community, Together, Integrity, Courage and Improvement guide everything we do.
    Company Size 2,911 UK-based Employees
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    INDUSTRY Construction
    CONNECT
    McCarthy & Stone Head Office
    Bournemouth, Dorset
    South West England, United Kingdom

    Employee Demographics

    Tenure
    • <2 years - 38%
    • 2-5 years - 37%
    • 6-10 years - 18%
    • 11-15 years - 6%
    • Over 20 years - 1%

    Company Culture at McCarthy & Stone

    The employee experience below at McCarthy & Stone, compared to a typical company.

    70% of employees at McCarthy & Stone say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
    McCarthy & Stone
    70%
    Typical Company
    54%
    *Responses to the statement “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.” vs. a typical UK company.

    93%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.

    93%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.

    93%

    This is a physically safe place to work.

    92%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their gender.

    90%

    Management trusts people to do a good job without watching over their shoulders.

    Working at McCarthy & Stone

    More than buildings. It's about community.
    Selling homes. Changing perspectives. Creating happiness.
    Building more than homes. Building trust that matters.
    Care at the heart of it all.
    Opportunities, variety and quality - every step of the way.
    Finding purpose in every day.
    From trainee to builder of communities - with pride.

    Getting the list of awards....

    Best Workplaces Lists

    Great Place To Work® is proud to recognise McCarthy & Stone on the following Best Workplaces Lists.

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