Whether we like it or not, most of us are going to require some form of care as we get older.
While many are weighing up the pros and cons of living at home versus moving into residential aged care one day, there’s another group who have discovered an alternative with RetireAustralia – an independent lifestyle with support when you need it.
In our villages, the focus is on offering an independent lifestyle with the right level of support to maintain a quality of life so that residents can spend the rest of their lives in a community they are familiar with.
Residents tell us that the peace of mind that comes with being able to grow old in a community you are familiar with and which supports you is unbeatable. By continuing to live in your own home, regardless of age, or ability, you can maintain as much of your independence, comfort, and lifestyle as possible.
At RetireAustralia, no matter how life changes, you can feel confident and supported in the retirement village you have chosen. Right now, you might have limited support needs or none at all. If that changes, our experienced team can offer a range of care options to meet your needs.
Tailored support, on your terms
Staying healthy, happy and active is so much easier when your home is the centre of a welcoming community with a vibrant social and activities calendar, excellent amenities, and in a convenient location with easy access to facilities outside the village.
In a RetireAustralia village you’ll be able to age positively and live on your terms.
When you’re healthy, you can enjoy relaxing in a beautiful, maintenance-free and secure home with all the time and opportunity you need to enjoy the things you love with the people who matter most to you.
With time, your care needs may change – but that won’t mean you’ll stop wanting to live your life comfortably, in your own home, in a community you are familiar with – surrounded by family and friends and a team of familiar faces.
When that time comes you can choose from a range of care and support services to meet your individual needs, whether that means ongoing, daily support in one of our serviced apartments or flexible home care services delivered right into your independent living unit or serviced apartment.
Our trusted, on-site team members genuinely care about each and every resident and take pride in promoting their independence by delivering quality care and support.
Home Care
Our Home Care services make life a little easier and give you peace of mind that, should your needs change, you can continue to stay safely in your own home for longer.
Our care team can help with household chores, meal preparation, showering, dressing, and medication support, to name a few. Care is tailored to your individual needs and funded privately or through access to an approved government funded Home Care Package (HCP). We can even help you navigate HCP approval through My Aged Care, the government assistance platform.
Home care services are currently available in our four New South Wales Central Coast villages, the majority of our Villages in Adelaide and our new village on the Gold Coast.
“The loving care provided by Elizabeth, Pam and Cherie in assisting me with showering and making the bed, changing and laundering the linen, delivering an evening meal in all weather and even taking the bins out was more than 5 star service. I was being pampered back to health by these ‘care angels’ and my wife.” Norman, RetireAustralia Resident
Respite care
Recovering from illness, injury or a hospital stay? If you live in your own home but need a little extra care in the short term, respite care could be the answer. For just $75 a day, you can stay at a private care apartment in one of our retirement villages across Adelaide.
We also offer day respite at Magill Retirement Village in Adelaide, each Tuesday and Thursday.
Serviced apartments
Our purpose-built serviced apartments will support you to keep doing what you love, no matter your age or ability. They are perfect if your care needs become higher and you want to continue living an independent lifestyle alongside your friends and family.
Unlike traditional aged care, the most important person in your life – your partner – can continue to share your life. Our serviced apartments are designed for both of you, even if one of you has few, if any, care needs. In some of our villages, your pet can even join you if that is what you wish.
You’ll be able to enjoy life in a private, secure apartment with the support you need to remain independent, from chef-prepared meals to help with cleaning and laundry and additional care and support if you need it.
Our serviced apartments are generally located in the village community centre and range in size from studio to two bedrooms with a private bathroom, kitchenette and living space.
Before you move in, our care manager will sit with you to design a personalised care plan. We’ll take everything into account: your independence and your physical, mental, emotional and social wellbeing. And, as your needs grow or change, we’ll respond and support you.
Serviced apartments are available in our villages in Sydney, Albury, Wagga Wagga, Coffs Harbour, and Port Lincoln, and most of our villages in Adelaide and the New South Wales Central Coast.
“In 2009 I had a major stroke, so I wanted to think about my life and my health. When I studied up on this village, it had independent living apartments and it had serviced (care) apartments, so I could think of the long term in the village.” Noelle, RetireAustralia resident.
Our on-site teams genuinely care about each and every resident and will be here for you through thick and thin, so you can live every day with confidence and options to choose from.
Living in one of our communities, you’ll experience our commitment to best practice and beyond, as we compassionately deliver quality care and support. You’ll always have the dignity of choice, allowing you to maintain control of the way your life unfolds.
Find out more about how our care services could make your life easier.
