McCarthy Stone

Keerford View

Retirement living in Carnforth, Lancashire

Operated by McCarthy Stone

For sale or to rent
AddressLA5 9EE

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About

Keerford View is a retirement living development in Carnforth, Lancashire, run by McCarthy Stone. The scheme comprises 40 one and two-bedroom apartments available to buy or rent, and is open to people aged 60 and over. One-bedroom apartments are available to rent from £1,590 per month, while two-bedroom homes start from £1,850 per month.

The development offers rental accommodation suited to those seeking independent retirement living in an established town location.

What's nearby

GP surgery800 m
A&E: Royal Lancaster Infirmary5.7 miles
Pub or bar150 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 750 m away

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkSparse
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysSparse

Local crime statistics

1 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime100%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Gallery

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Lancashire pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£771
2025£790

Local health safety net

Keerford View is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Lancaster Infirmary, 5.7 miles away. The local GP practice is ASH TREES SURGERY, 0.5 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal Lancaster Infirmary · 5.7 mi
Nearest GP
ASH TREES SURGERY · 0.5 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Costs at a glance

TenureFor sale or to rent

Figures are indicative and provided by the operator. Use the calculator below to estimate the long-term cost of ownership.

The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat

The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up — and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for Keerford View.

Purchase price£250,000
Service charges (10 yrs × £6,000)+ £60,000
Estimated resale value after 10 yrs£250,000
Event / deferred fee (10% of resale)− £25,000
Amount returned on sale£225,000
Illustrative cost of 10 years here£85,000

≈ £8,500/year · £163/week

Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.

Community & connection in Carnforth

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Garstang Memory Cafe

Memory cafes, also known as dementia cafes, provide safe spaces where people can go for a cup of tea and chat with experienced professionals or others affected by dementia. There are also games,…

7.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1196743)

Showing groups across Lancashire.

Part of McCarthy Stone

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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