Retirement Villages offer an attractive lifestyle for retirees and the over 55’s as they provide a range of accommodation options for retirees, together with a range of services and facilities.
There are various options as to the type of contract or lease that is offered by the Village owner. Then there is a choice of different types of accommodation including units or villas, low level or high rise apartments or assisted living apartments.
Retirement Villages offer a variety of services and facilities for residents to avail themselves of. These can include swimming pools of all shapes and sizes, spas, cinemas, hairdressing, visiting doctors and medical services, outdoor entertaining area including bbqs, regular planned social events and activities and 24-hour emergency assistance.
Retirement villages are also often located in close proximity to aged care facilities, providing an easy transition option for those who eventually will require more complex care. In fact some Retirement Villages to have aged care facilities as part of the village community which enables a resident to remain in familiar surroundings and continue to have social contact with their friends.
Retirement Villages are one of the most common retirement living options preferred by Australians. They are intended to provide support for those who are aging as well as a strong sense of community and wellbeing for the residents. The demand for Retirement Living option will only continue to grow as the population increased.