Not-for-profit provider BaptistCare has just announced plans for a new development for western Sydney that will offer a mix of retirement living, community housing and aged care centre – a first in Australia.
The site, next to their Angus Bristow Village in Elderslie, will boast 122 independent living units with 70 per cent reserved for people aged over 55 with the remainder available to single-parent families on low incomes.
A concept-approved 138-bed aged care facility is also in the works.
It’s a different idea, but one that makes a lot of sense.
Not just a roof over your head
We know people often end up financially worse-off and become socially isolated as they get older.
The BaptistCare development will allow residents to interact with their neighbours – young and old.
The village will also offer in-home care services and a social club providing respite care – allowing residents to stay in their homes and living independently for longer.
With aged care on-site, it will also reduce the sense of upheaval many people feel when they have to move into aged care.
BaptistCare clearly believes the model will be popular. They’re already including a provision to expand the retirement village in their plans – and have six similar projects in the works.
Count us in.
