Our retirement living expert answers some of the most commonly asked questions about retirement villages and independent living in Australia. From general information about retirement living and the costs associated with it to our amenities and services, you'll find everything you need to know to make an informed decision about your future.
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Although the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, the key difference lies within the contract documents. Generally, retirement villages and lifestyle communities operate under different legislations. For more details please contact the team at Wesley Mission Queensland.
Retirement living can allow you to live an independent life whilst having access to numerous services, amenities, activities, and a welcoming community. If you’re considering moving into a retirement village, get in touch with our friendly team to discuss your options or browse our available retirement communities online today.
Our retirement villages operate under a Lease Agreement. For more details, please contact the team at Wesley Mission Queensland.
Retirement villages are communities of people usually over the age of 65 and retired. They can reside in either an independent apartment or a villa style residence. Wesley Mission Queensland retirement villages aim to provide its residents with a sense of community, access to extensive facilities, a low maintenance lifestyle, safety, security and the ability to age in place.
Deciding on a retirement village is a very personal choice. Many factors are considered when choosing the right village including, location, accommodation type, amenities, services, support level, security, social activities and financial position.
Retirement living is about enjoying the lifestyle, services and benefits communities can provide whilst still maintaining your independence. Aged Care is designed to provide higher levels of care when a person can no longer live independently.
There are a number of unique advantages to retirement living, including a greater sense of community and connection, a low-maintenance lifestyle, being able to live independently for longer, being able to maintain an active lifestyle, access to numerous amenities and services, as well as the assurance of both security and safety.
Absolutely! Our retirement villages are perfect places to spend time with friends and family, whether you choose to do so in one of our communal gardens or in your own unit is up to you.
If you’re over 65, our aged care services are here to help you live a healthy and happy life. No matter what kind of aged care you need, we’ll work with you, your family and your healthcare professionals every step of the way – so you’ll always know exactly what your options are and can access the services you need.
At Wesley Mission Queensland, our aged care services are here to help you live a healthy and happy life. No matter what kind of aged care you need, we’ll work with you, your family and your healthcare professionals every step of the way – so you’ll always know exactly what your options are and can access the services you need. For more details please contact the team at Wesley Mission Queensland.
At Wesley Mission Queensland you can access a number of services for those in retirement living communities, including allied health services, nursing services, social support, personal care, day-to-day housekeeping, transport assistance, respite services and more. Many of these aged care services are also offered as in-home and community care. Find out what retirement living services are available to you.
Depending on how well you’re managing at home, you might appreciate a little or a lot of help to stay independent. Home and community care services offer help around the house, services to help you get out and about, and personal, nursing and respite care.
The support you receive at home can be partly or fully funded by the government through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) or a home care package (HCP).
The Exit Fee is an amount calculated as a percentage of the Ingoing contribution (based on your individual contract).
Please refer to the Village Comparison Document of the village of your choice for further information or please contact the team at Wesley Mission Queensland.
Generally, the cost of living within our retirement villages includes:
Please refer to the Village Comparison Document of the village of your choice for further information or please contact the team at Wesley Mission Queensland.
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