Retirement Villages in the ACT...Ageing ACT (COTA ACT). The guide provides a listing of retirement...
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Retirement Villages in the ACT
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Retirement Villages in the ACT
Table of Contents
Table of Contents........................................................................................................... 1
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 3
Disclaimer...................................................................................................................... 3 What is the role of the Office of Regulatory Services (ORS)? .......................................... 4
What is the Role of the Council on the Ageing ACT (COTA ACT)? ................................... 4
Retirement Villages in the ACT....................................................................................... 5
Belconnen................................................................................................................... 6
Calvary Retirement Village........................................................................................... 6 Canberra Masonic Village ............................................................................................ 6
Coral Park (previously Ginninderra Gardens) ............................................................... 7
IRT Kangara Waters...................................................................................................... 9
Madison Lifestyle Communities ................................................................................... 9 Ridgecrest Village....................................................................................................... 10
St Vincent Villas ......................................................................................................... 12
Villaggio Sant’ Antonio............................................................................................... 13
Gungahlin ................................................................................................................. 14
Central by Goodwin, The............................................................................................ 14 North Canberra......................................................................................................... 16
Aloysius Morgan Villas ............................................................................................... 16
Brindabella Court ....................................................................................................... 18
El Alamein (previously Gardiner Grove) ..................................................................... 20 Girrahween Lodge...................................................................................................... 21
Goodwin Ainslie ......................................................................................................... 22
Southern Cross Apartments Campbell ....................................................................... 24
Southern Cross Village Braddon................................................................................. 26
Southern Cross Village Campbell ............................................................................... 28 South Canberra......................................................................................................... 30
Grange Deakin, The.................................................................................................... 30
Morling Lodge............................................................................................................ 31
Southern Cross Village Yarralumla ............................................................................. 32 St Aidan’s Court ......................................................................................................... 33
St David’s Close.......................................................................................................... 35
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Tuggeranong............................................................................................................. 37
Amala......................................................................................................................... 37
Goodwin Monash....................................................................................................... 39 Isabella Gardens ........................................................................................................ 40
Weston Creek ........................................................................................................... 41
Adria Village............................................................................................................... 41
Araluen ...................................................................................................................... 43 Mirinjani Village......................................................................................................... 44
Woden Valley ........................................................................................................... 46
Bellerive..................................................................................................................... 46
Goodwin Farrer.......................................................................................................... 48
Pines at Farrer, The.................................................................................................... 50 Southern Cross Village Garran ................................................................................... 51
St Andrews Village ..................................................................................................... 52
Contacts.................................................................................................................... 53
Office of Regulatory Services (ORS)............................................................................ 53 Council on the Ageing ACT (COTA ACT) ...................................................................... 53
ACT Retirement Village Residents Association ........................................................... 53
ACT Law Society ......................................................................................................... 54
Legal Aid ACT ............................................................................................................. 54
Village Comparison Table.......................................................................................... 55
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Introduction
This guide is a joint effort of the Office of Regulatory Services (ORS) and Council on the Ageing ACT (COTA ACT). The guide provides a listing of retirement villages in the ACT to assist consumers in choosing a suitable retirement village to meet their needs and requirements.
The information in this guide should be read in conjunction with the Retirement Villages Handbook and public disclosure statements provided by retirement villages.
This guide does not include the following complexes: • Commonwealth Government funded aged care hostels • Nursing homes • Mobile home parks • Residence subject to a tenancy agreement with the housing commissioner • Boarding houses • Housing Assistance Act 2007 tenancies
This guide does not apply to the following facilities that may be located within a retirement village: • respite care buildings • employee accommodations • residential premises, where the operator and the resident have a residential
tenancy agreement under the ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997, if the agreement contains a term to say the Act does not apply to the premises.
Disclaimer
While everything practicable has been done to ensure the accuracy of information in this guide, no liability is accepted for any loss or damage whatsoever attributable to reliance upon any of that information. Nothing in this guide should be taken to displace the need to seek professional advice.
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What is the role of the Office of Regulatory Services (ORS)? The ORS administers the laws governing retirement villages and has the following responsibilities: • provides information regarding retirement village legislation • clarifies legislative requirements • provides information sessions • conducts inspection programs • investigates allegations of non-compliance
The ORS does NOT: • recommend certain retirement villages • comment on the performance or integrity of any ACT retirement village for
prospective residents
For information and help on retirement village issues please see the contacts page at the end of this publication.
What is the Role of the Council on the Ageing ACT (COTA ACT)?
COTA ACT is the peak organisation concerned with all issues related to ageing. It is an independent, non-party political and non-religious organisation working to protect and promote the well-being, rights and interests of all older people in the ACT irrespective of socio-economic, ethnic, religious or cultural background.
COTA ACT talks to Governments, the media and the community about issues of direct concern to all older people in the ACT. We make regular submissions to government on issues affecting older people. As a member of several ACT government standing committees, such as the ACT Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing, and special committees of enquiry, COTA ACT can have an ongoing input into the advice going to government. COTA ACT also provides services – some on behalf of government – for Canberra citizens.
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Retirement Villages in the ACT
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Belconnen
Calvary Retirement Village
Address 2 Jaeger Circuit BRUCE ACT 2617
Owner or Developer A Little Company of Mary Health Care Limited Contact Phone: 02 6264 7400
Web: http://www.calvary-canberra.org.au/independentliving-units.html
Accommodation Independent Living Units
Canberra Masonic Village
Address 138 Hardwick Crescent HOLT ACT 2615
Owner or Developer Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution Contact Phone: 02 6254 2544
Fax: 6254 2544 Email: [email protected] Web: http://rfbi.com.au/aged-care/facilitiesguide/canberra-masonic-village/
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Coral Park (previously Ginninderra Gardens)
Address 23 Burkitt Street PAGE ACT 2614
Owner or Developer RSL LifeCare Ltd Contact Name: Linda Daniels
Phone: 02 6123 9000 Email: [email protected] Web: http://rsllifecare.org.au/locations/page-act-coralpark-bill-mckenzie-gardens/
Description This village of 27 independent living homes was acquired by RSL LifeCare in June 2014 and is co-located with an aged cared facility, Bill McKenzie Gardens. RSL LifeCare is currently upgrading facilities and services including provision of a community area for retirement living.
Accommodation Self Care Units and residential care service Waiting list No Doctor’s certificate required?
No
Minimum age 55 years Rental No Legal Arrangements Loan/Licence agreement Deferred Management Fee 2% p/a to a maximum of 10 years of ingoing contribution
plus 10% non-refundable on entry Maximum deduction from capital
30%
Capital gain returned to resident
Nil
Capital percentage secured 100% Return of capital guaranteed
Yes
Stamp Duty Nil Management Responsible Yes
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for resale? Initial cost $250,000 to $275,000 Weekly / fortnightly / monthly fees
Contact village for current fees
Board of Management RSL LifeCare Ltd Residents’ representation on Board
No
Residents committee No Pets Yes Other facilities Community Centre, wheelchair access, landscaped
gardens, outdoor recreation area, security, aged care facility on site.
Disputes committee established
Yes
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IRT Kangara Waters
Address 2 Joy Cummins Place BELCONNEN ACT 2617
Owner or Developer IRT Contact Name: Amanda Galvin
Phone: 1800 024 915 Web: http://www.irt.org.au/canberra-act/irt-kangarawaters
Accommodation Lifestyle community consisting of self care villas and apartments
Madison Lifestyle Communities
Village Madison Lifestyle Communities Address 10 Oatley Court
BELCONNEN ACT 2616 Contact Phone: 02 6251 5898
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Ridgecrest Village
Address 55 Burkitt Street PAGE ACT 2614
Owner or Developer Stockland Contact Phone: 02 6254 1377 or 1800 727 170
Web: http://www.stockland.com.au/retirement/act/ridgecrestretirement-village.htm
Description of Village Ridgecrest Village is located a short distance from local amenities, including shops and natural attractions.
Accommodation Independent Living Villas Waiting list Yes Doctor’s certificate required?
On request
Minimum age 55 Years Rental No Legal Arrangements Strata title Deferred Management Fee 6% of sale price for 5 years Maximum deduction from capital
30%
Capital gain returned to resident
70%
Capital percentage secured 100% Security for capital gain Strata Title Return of capital guaranteed
Yes
Management Responsible for resale?
No
Initial cost Market value Weekly / fortnightly / monthly fees
Contact village for fees listing
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Board of Management Residents committee Residents’ representation on Board
Yes
Residents committee Yes Pets yes Other facilities 24 hour emergency call, consulting rooms for visiting
health professionals, visiting podiatrist, barbeque facilities, dining room, craft room, library, bowling green, billiards, hobby green, village bus, hair salon, social program
Disputes committee established
No
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St Vincent Villas
Address 7 Bindell Street ARNADA ACT 2614
Owner or Developer CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn Contact Name: Alan Hardie
Phone: 02 6162 6100 Fax: 02 6295 3600 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.catholiccare.cg.org.au/housing/stvincents-villas/
Description The St Vincent Villas are located behind the parish Church, in Aranda. They are in close proximity to the Calvary Hospital and the Jamison Centre, providing shopping, transport, business and professional services.
Accommodation Independent Living Villas Accommodation bond Ingoing contribution Waiting list Yes Doctor’s certificate required?
No
Minimum age 65 years Legal Arrangements Loan Licence agreement Stamp Duty No Management Responsible for resale?
Yes
Initial cost Dependent on Villa Weekly / fortnightly / monthly fees
Contact village for current fees
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Villaggio Sant’ Antonio
Address 35 Burkitt Street PAGE ACT 2614
Owner or Developer Villaggio Contact Phone: 02 6255 1794 or 02 6254 0766
Email: [email protected] Web: http://villaggio.com.au/
Accommodation Self Care Villas
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Gungahlin
Central by Goodwin, The
Address 20 Galore Street CRACE ACT 2911
Owner or Developer Goodwin Aged Care Services Limited Contact Phone: 02 6175 5000
Fax: 02 6175 5041 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.goodwin.org.au/
Description of Village Estimated for completion in late 2014, the Central is Goodwin’s newest independent living development. One, two and three bedroom units are available at the centre of Crace, placing residents conveniently close to life’s essentials including shops, parklands, a medical centre and transportation
Waiting list Yes, a register of interest list is available Doctor’s certificate required?
No
Minimum age 60 Years Rental No Legal Arrangements Deed of loan licence Deferred Management Fee Yes, capped after 10 years. Please contact provider for
details Capital gain returned to resident
30%
Stamp Duty No Management Responsible for resale?
Yes, resident can exit and have their settlement in a timely manner without the responsibility of reselling
Initial cost Dependent on chosen floor plan Weekly / fortnightly / General service levy applies
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monthly fees Board of Management Goodwin Board of Directors Residents’ representation on Board
Trevor Boucher AO, Director
Residents committee Yes Pets Small pets considered on application; some limitations on
cats due to Crace suburb restrictions. Other facilities Lifestyle clubhouse, gym, activities rooms, library, activity
bus, INS Nurse call system, secure underground parking, activity calendar, lifestyle officer, central plaza
Disputes committee established
Once development has been completed
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North Canberra
Aloysius Morgan Villas
Address Corner White and Vasey Crescents CAMPBELL ACT 2612
Owner or Developer Catholic Care Canberra & Goulburn Contact Name: Alan Hardie
Phone: 02 6162 6100 Fax: 6295 3600 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.catholiccare.cg.org.au/housing/aloysiusmorgan-villas/
Description The villas are located close to shops, the post office, a medical centre and the Catholic Church. The site has views to the south and west to Parliament House and the Brindabella mountains. Each villa is provided with a northerly orientation. There is an internal access road which facilitates deliveries of milk, mail and newspapers. Visitors’ parking is available.
Accommodation Independent Living Villas Waiting list Yes, with deposit of $1000, fully refundable. Minimum age 65 Years old Rental No Legal Arrangements Loan/Licence agreement Capital gain returned to resident
A minimum of 75% of the loan on departure
Stamp Duty No Management Responsible for resale?
Yes
Initial cost Total deposit of $10,000
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Weekly / fortnightly / monthly fees
Please contact village for current fees
Pets Pets are permitted, provided neighboring residents are not given cause to complain
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Brindabella Court
Address 59 Melba Street DOWNER ACT 2602
Owner or Developer AngliCare NSW South, NSW West & ACT Contact Name: Lou Sarris
Phone: 02 6245 7100, 02 6278 8400 or 0418 165 537 Fax: 02 6278 8499 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.anglicare.com.au/services.php/10/brindabella -court
Description Brindabella Court is located on bus routes to Dickson and Civic and is a short walk to the shops and other services.
Accommodation Self Care Units Waiting list Yes Doctor’s certificate required?
No
Minimum age 55 years Rental No Legal Arrangements Licence agreement Deferred Management Fee 6% Maximum deduction from capital
30%
Capital gain returned to resident
Yes
Capital percentage secured 100% Return of capital guaranteed
Yes
Stamp Duty No Management Responsible for resale?
Yes
Initial cost Market value
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Weekly / fortnightly / monthly fees
Contact village for current fees
Board of Management Yes Residents’ representation on Board
No
Residents committee Yes Pets Yes Other facilities Community Centre, wheelchair access, landscaped
gardens, outdoor recreation area, security Disputes committee established
Yes
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El Alamein (previously Gardiner Grove)
Address 26 Archibald Street LYNEHAM ACT 2602
Owner or Developer Morshead Home for Veterans and Other Aged Persons Limited
Contact Name: Lisa Ahern Phone: 6263 9501 or 0437 467 700 Email: [email protected] Web: http://rsllifecare.org.au/locations/lyneham-actmorshead-home/
Description El Alamein (previously Gardiner Grove) is set in a level garden setting with public transport at the door and close to shops and other services. Most home have courtyards and car accommodation. The aged care facility, Sir Leslie Morshead Home, is conveniently co-located with the village.
Accommodation Retirement Living Homes Waiting List No Doctor’s certificate required
No
Minimum age 55 Rental Some one bedroom rentals may be available from time to
time to concessional clients Legal arrangements Loan/Licence agreement Deferred Management Fees
2% p/a to a maximum of 10 years calculated against the ingoing contribution plus an amount of 10% is nonrefundable
Maximum deduction from capital
30%
Capital gain returned to resident
Nil
Management responsible Yes
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for resale Initial cost Homes priced between $15,000 and $350,000 Fortnightly fees $222 Board of management Morshead Home for Veterans and Other Aged Persons
Limited Residents’ representation on Board
No
Residents’ committee No Pets Yes Other Facilities Community hall, village bus for outings, Dispute Committee established
Yes
Girrahween Lodge
Address Cnr Girrahween and Fawkner Streets BRADDON ACT 2612
Contact Phone: 02 6248 5217 Accommodation Self Care Units
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Goodwin Ainslie
Address 35 Bonney Street AINSLIE ACT 2602
Owner or Developer Goodwin Aged Care Services Limited Contact Phone: 02 6175 5000
Fax: 02 6175 5041 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.goodwin.org.au/
Description of Village Goodwin Ainslie is centrally located and is comprised of one, two and three bedroom quality independent living units and villas. Residents also enjoy the onsite lifestyle club featuring a café, indoor gym, library and theatre.
Accommodation Independent living units and villas. Waiting list Yes, a register of interest list is available Doctor’s certificate required?
No
Minimum age 60 Years Rental No Legal Arrangements Deed of loan licence Deferred Management Fee Yes, contact provider for details Capital gain returned to resident
30%
Stamp Duty No Management Responsible for resale?
Yes, resident can exit and have their settlement in a timely manner
Initial cost Dependent on chosen unit or villa Weekly / fortnightly / monthly fees
General service levy applies
Board of Management Goodwin Board of Directors Residents’ representation on Board
Trevor Boucher AO, Director
Residents committee Yes
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Pets Small pets considered on application Other facilities Lifestyle club, onsite café, indoor heated pool, Goodwin
activity bus, gym, activity rooms, consulting rooms, billiards room, secure underground parking, nurse call system, theatre, planned weekly activities calendar, men’s shed, community gardens, bowls and putting green
Disputes committee established
Yes
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Southern Cross Apartments Campbell
Address 2 White Crescent Campbell ACT 2612
Owner or Developer Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Contact Name: Narelle Holt
Phone: 0400 800 802 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.sch.org.au/pages/details.asp?siteid=50
Description Southern Cross Apartments, Campbell is a new facility offering supported living apartments for older persons in a community environment. The apartments are located in an established residential neighbourhood, adjacent to shops and bus routes and just minutes from Canberra city centre.
Accommodation Supported living apartments Accommodation bond secured
100%
Return of contribution guaranteed
Yes (less retention if required)
Waiting list Yes Doctor’s certificate required?
No
Minimum age 65 Rental Yes, generally available to a person who would qualify for
ACT Government Housing accommodation. Legal Arrangements Licence agreement Stamp Duty No Management Responsible for resale?
Yes
Initial cost Asset based Weekly / fortnightly / monthly fees
Contact village for current fees
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Board of Management No Residents’ representation on Board
No
Residents committee No Pets No
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Southern Cross Village Braddon
Address 5-9 Chapman Street BRADDON ACT 2612
Owner or Developer Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Contact Name: Narelle Holt
Phone: 0400 800 802 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.sch.org.au/pages/details.asp?siteid=37
Description Southern Cross Apartments, Braddon is a new facility offering independent living units for older persons in a community environment.
Accommodation Independent living units Accommodation bond secured
100%
Return of contribution guaranteed
Yes (less retention if required)
Waiting list Yes Doctor’s certificate required?
No
Minimum age 65 Rental Yes, generally available to a person who would qualify for
ACT Government Housing accommodation. Legal Arrangements Licence agreement Stamp Duty No Management Responsible for resale?
Yes
Initial cost Asset based Weekly / fortnightly / monthly fees
Contact village for current fees
Board of Management No Residents’ representation on Board
No
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Residents committee No Pets No
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Southern Cross Village Campbell
Address WE O'Brien Court 19 Chauvel Street Campbell ACT 2612
Owner or Developer Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Contact Name: Narelle Holt
Phone: 0400 800 802 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.sch.org.au/pages/details.asp?siteid=38
Description Southern Cross Village, Campbell is a new facility offering independent living units for older persons in a community environment. The village is located less than 200 metres from the Campbell shops, with convenient access to local bus services.
Accommodation Independent living units Accommodation bond secured
100%
Return of contribution guaranteed
Yes (less retention if required)
Waiting list Yes Doctor’s certificate required?
No
Minimum age 65 Rental Yes, generally available to a person who would qualify for
ACT Government Housing accommodation. Legal Arrangements Licence agreement Stamp Duty No Management Responsible for resale?
Yes
Initial cost Asset based Weekly / fortnightly / Contact village for current fees
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monthly fees Board of Management No Residents’ representation on Board
No
Residents committee No Pets No
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South Canberra
Grange Deakin, The
Address 67 Macgregor Street DEAKIN ACT 2600
Owner or Developer Hindmarsh Retirement Contact Name: Suzy Arnold
Phone: 02 6285 2475 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.hindmarshretirement.com.au/grangedeakin/your-home.html
Description of Village Located in Deakin, The Grange offers independent living townhouses and serviced apartments
Waiting list Yes Doctor’s certificate required?
On request
Minimum age 55 Years Rental No Legal Arrangements Loan/Sub lease Deferred Management Fee 2.5% for the first two years, 3.5% for 3-10 year calculated
on the new lease price Maximum deduction from capital
38%
Capital gain returned to resident
Difference between exit fee and capital gain
Capital percentage secured 100% Security for capital gain The unit Stamp Duty No Return of capital guaranteed
Independent Living Units – dependent on length of stay Serviced apartments – exit fee payable on entry fee contribution based on length of stay
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Management Responsible for resale?
Yes
Initial cost Market value Weekly / fortnightly / monthly fees
Contact village for fees listing
Board of Management Residents committee Residents’ representation on Board
Yes
Residents committee Yes Pets yes Other facilities Indoor pool and spa, village bus, hairdressing salon,
medical suite, landscaped gardens Disputes committee established
Yes
Morling Lodge
Address 51 Hicks Street RED HILL ACT 2603
Owner or Developer BaptistCare Contact Name: Jill Dexter
Phone: 02 6221 3700 Email: [email protected] Web: https://baptistcare.org.au/our-services/residentialservices/canberra/morling-lodge/
Accommodation Aged Care
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Southern Cross Village Yarralumla
Address John Cahill Court 52 Novar Street YARRALUMLA ACT 2600
Owner or Developer Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Contact Phone: 02 9632 3144
Web: http://www.sch.org.au/pages/details.asp?siteid=40
Description Southern Cross Village offers independent living units for older persons in a community environment.
These units are only available on a rental basis and targeted for people who are financially constrained. Residents are required to pay an affordable fortnightly fee which covers all expenses other than electricity, telephone and personal keep.
Accommodation Independent living units Rental Yes, generally available to a person who would qualify for
ACT Government Housing accommodation Legal Arrangements Yes Weekly / fortnightly / monthly fees
Contact village for current fees
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St Aidan’s Court
Address 15 Wylie Street NARRABUNDAH ACT 2604
Owner or Developer UnitingCare Ageing Contact Phone: 1300 236 030
Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.unitingcareageing.org.au/facilities_and_servic es_/south_eastern_region/self_care/st_aidans_court
Description St Aidan’s Court is located in a garden setting close to public transport and within walking distance to local shops
Accommodation Independent Living Units Accommodation bond Ingoing contribution Maximum deduction from accommodation bond
Variable payment options are available from fully refundable to 100% deduction
Security for accommodation bond
Uniting Care Ageing
Return of contribution guaranteed
Yes
Waiting list Yes Doctor’s certificate required?
On request
Minimum age 55 years Rental Yes, financial assessment required Legal Arrangements Loan/Licence agreement Deferred Management Fee No Capital gain returned to resident
No
Stamp Duty No Management Responsible for resale?
Yes
Initial cost Dependent on apartment
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Weekly / fortnightly / monthly fees
Contact village for current fees
Board of Management Yes Residents committee Yes Pets Yes, birds and fish. Other pets require special approval Disputes committee established
Yes
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St David’s Close
Address 167 La Perouse Street RED HILL ACT 2603
Owner or Developer AngliCare NSW South, NSW West & ACT Contact Phone: 02 6245 7100
Web: http://www.anglicare.com.au/pages/st-davidsclose.html
Description St David’s Close is centrally located in Red Hill, adjacent to the St David’s Church. A short stroll to the Red Hill shopping centre provides convenient access to local shops and services. Additionally there is a bus service which stops near the front of the village and provides convenient transport to other suburbs in the ACT.
Accommodation Self Care Units Waiting list Yes Doctor’s certificate required?
Yes
Minimum age 55 years Rental No Legal Arrangements Licence agreement Deferred Management Fee 6% Maximum deduction from capital
30%
Capital gain returned to resident
Yes
Security for Capital AngliCare Capital percentage secured 100% Return of capital guaranteed
Yes
Stamp Duty No Management Responsible Yes
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for resale? Initial cost Market value Weekly / fortnightly / monthly fees
Contact village for current fees
Board of Management Yes Residents’ representation on Board
No
Residents committee Yes Pets Yes Other facilities Private courtyards, landscaped gardens, lock up garages
with storage and an emergency call system Disputes committee established
Yes
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Tuggeranong
Amala
Address 200 Woodcock Drive GORDON ACT 2906
Owner or Developer Uniting Care Ageing Contact Phone: 1300 236 030
Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.unitingcareageing.org.au/amala
Description of Village Amala is centrally located at Tharwa Drive and the southwest corner of Woodcock Drive, Gordon ACT. Not far from the heart of the nation's capital it is a short drive from Lake Burley Griffin, Parliament House and other tourist attractions. It is very accessible via public transport. Regular buses to and from Tuggeranong, Canberra city centre, Belconnen and the Kippax Centre arrive and leave from bus stops at the nearby Lanyon Marketplace and Gordon Primary School.
Accommodation Independent Living Villas Doctor’s certificate required?
Yes
Minimum age 55 Years Rental Yes, please contact village for further details Legal Arrangements National Rental Affordability Scheme Maximum deduction from capital
There are four options available ranging from a maximum of 100% to a minimum of 0%
Capital gain returned to resident
Not applicable through loan/licence
Management Responsible for resale?
Yes
Initial cost Contact village for current pricing list
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Monthly fees General service levy applies Board of Management UnitingCare Aging Residents committee Yes Pets Yes Other facilities Future high and low care facilities, community centre
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Goodwin Monash
Address 15 Cockcroft Avenue MONASH ACT 2904
Owner or Developer Goodwin Aged Care Services Limited Contact Phone: 02 6175 5000
Fax: 02 6175 5041 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.goodwin.org.au/
Description of Village Goodwin Monash is known for its beautiful scenery and community atmosphere. One, two and three bedroom single level independent living villas for people for over 60. At the heart of Monash is a dedicated lifestyle clubhouse and onsite café
Waiting list Yes, a register of interest list is available Doctor’s certificate required?
No
Minimum age 60 Years Rental No Legal Arrangements Deed of loan licence Deferred Management Fee Yes, contact provider for details Capital gain returned to resident
30%
Stamp Duty No Management Responsible for resale?
Yes, resident can exit and have their settlement in a timely manner without the responsibility of reselling
Initial cost Dependent on chosen floor plan Weekly / fortnightly / monthly fees
General service levy applies
Board of Management Goodwin Board of Directors Residents’ representation on Board
Trevor Boucher AO, Director
Residents committee Yes
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Pets Small pets considered on application Other facilities Lifestyle clubhouse, café, par three 3-hole golf course,
activity bus, theatre, billiards room, activity rooms, library, men’s shed, community gardens, consulting rooms, bar, bowls, putting green, gym
Disputes committee established
Yes
Isabella Gardens
Address 8 Azalea Circuit ISABELLA PLAINS ACT 2905
Owner or Developer Lend Lease Contact Name: Chris Tazreiter
Phone: 02 6257 8798 Web: www.isabellagardens.com.au
Description Set in the heart of the Tuggeranong Valley, the village is well located with easy access to the local Isabella Plains shops, and the Tuggeranong Hyperdome is only three kilometres away.
Accommodation Independent Living Villas Waiting List Yes Deferred Management Fee Yes Other Facilities Alfresco Dining area, bar, barbecue, community
centre/clubhouse, craft & hobby room, function room, gymnasium, hobby shed, indoor heated swimming pool, library, lounge, open fireplace, village bus, wellbeing centre, emergency call system.
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Weston Creek
Adria Village
Address 89 Fremantle Drive STIRLING ACT 2611
Contact Phone: 02 6288 0198 Fax: 02 6288 7635 Email: [email protected] Web: http://adria.org.au/
Owner or Developer Adria Village Limited Accommodation The village consists of 36 independent living units and 42
beds dedicated for special care and dementia residents Accommodation bond Yes Maximum deduction from accommodation bond
No
Security for accommodation bond
As per government requirements
Waiting list Yes Doctor’s certificate required?
Yes
Minimum age 60 Years Rental No Legal Arrangements Yes Maximum deduction from capital
30%
Capital gain returned to resident
0%
Stamp Duty No Management Responsible for resale?
Yes
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Initial cost $395,000 Monthly fees $497.00 per month Board of Management Yes Residents’ representation on Board
No
Residents committee Yes Pets Small pets considered on application Disputes committee established
Yes
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Araluen
Address 177 Badimara Street FISHER ACT 2611
Owner or Developer Canberra Retirement Village Pty Ltd Contact Phone: 02 6288 9555
Fax: 02 6288 9658 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.araluenlifestyle.com.au/index.php
Description of Village Araluen offers a wide range of services and facilities in a modern, landscaped complex surrounded by extensive parklands.
Doctor’s certificate required?
On Request
Minimum age 60 Years Rental No Legal Arrangements Management Agreement Deferred Management Fee 2.5% per annum up to 10 years Maximum deduction from capital
50%
Capital gain returned to resident
50%
Management Responsible for resale?
No
Initial cost Purchase of Unit Monthly fees Yes Board of Management Yes Residents committee Yes Pets Small pets on approval Other facilities Bowling green, pool, community centre, dining room, Disputes committee established
Yes
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Mirinjani Village
Address 11 Namatjira Drive WESTON ACT 2611
Owner or Developer Uniting Care Ageing Contact Phone: 1300 236 030
Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.unitingcareageing.org.au/facilities_and_servic es_/south_eastern_region/self_care/mirinjani
Description Mirinjani Village is located close to the Weston shops and public transport.
Accommodation Independent Living Units Accommodation bond Ingoing contribution Maximum deduction from accommodation bond
Variable payment options are available from fully refundable to 100% deduction
Security for accommodation bond
Uniting Care Ageing
Return of contribution guaranteed
Yes
Waiting list Yes Doctor’s certificate required?
On request
Minimum age 55 years Rental Yes, financial assessment required Legal Arrangements Loan/Licence agreement Deferred Management Fee No Capital gain returned to resident
No
Stamp Duty No Management Responsible for resale?
Yes
Initial cost Dependent on apartment
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Weekly / fortnightly / monthly fees
Contact village for current fees
Board of Management Yes Residents committee Yes Pets Yes, birds and fish. Other pets require special approval Disputes committee established
Yes
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Woden Valley
Bellerive
Address 15 Burnie Street LYONS ACT 2606
Owner or Developer Hindmarsh Retirement Contact Name: Peta Quince
Phone: 02 6169 3669 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.hindmarshretirement.com.au/bellerive/yourhome.html
Description of Village Located in the centre of Woden, Bellerive is a contemporary village providing a wide variety of floor plans in two and three bedroom configurations.
Accommodation One, two and three bedroom villas and apartments Accommodation Bond Loan Waiting list Yes Doctor’s certificate required?
No
Minimum age 55 Years Legal Arrangements Loan lease agreement Deferred Management Fee Yes, contact provider for details Capital gain returned to resident
38%
Stamp Duty Not applicable Management Responsible for resale?
Yes
Initial cost Dependent on chosen floor plan Weekly / fortnightly / monthly fees
Approximately $565 per month based on 2013-2014 fees
Board of Management Yes
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Residents’ representation on Board
Yes
Residents committee Yes Pets Yes Other facilities Community centre Disputes committee established
Yes
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Goodwin Farrer
Address 22 Marshall Street FARRER ACT 2607
Owner or Developer Goodwin Aged Care Services Limited Contact Phone: 02 6175 5000
Fax: 02 6175 5041 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.goodwin.org.au/
Description of Village Goodwin Farrer is set amongst well-established gardens with either one, two or three bedroom independent living.
Waiting list Yes, a register of interest list is available Doctor’s certificate required?
No
Minimum age 60 Years Rental No Legal Arrangements Deed of loan licence Deferred Management Fee Yes, contact provider for details Capital gain returned to resident
30%
Stamp Duty No Management Responsible for resale?
Yes, resident can exit and have their settlement in a timely manner without the responsibility of reselling
Initial cost Dependent on chosen floor plan Weekly / fortnightly / monthly fees
General service levy applies
Board of Management Goodwin Board of Directors Residents’ representation on Board
Trevor Boucher AO, Director
Residents committee Yes Pets Small pets considered on application Other facilities Activity centre, activity bus, community gardens, gazebo,
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activity officer Disputes committee established
Yes
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Pines at Farrer, The
Address 3 Dreverman Street FARRER ACT 2607
Contact Name: Gary Watts Phone: 02 6162 2999 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.pinesliving.com.au/
Description Located in Farrer, The Pines is located just minutes drive from the Woden shopping, dining and entertainment precinct.
Accommodation Independent Living Villas and Apartments Minimum age 55 Years Rental No Legal Arrangements Deed of Loan and Licence Stamp Duty No Management Responsible for resale?
Yes
Initial cost Villas priced from $520,000 to $540,000. Apartments priced from $490,000 to $515,000.
Weekly / fortnightly / monthly fees
Contact village for current fees
Pets On application Other facilities Resort bus, care alert system, security gate access,
organised day trips, happy hours, exercise classes, common gardens, and 24 hour access clubhouse that includes studios for craft, workshop men’s shed, business centre, meeting room and wellness centre.
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Southern Cross Village Garran
Address 7 Boake Place GARRAN ACT 2605
Owner or Developer Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT) Contact Name: Narelle Holt
Phone: 0400 800 802 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.sch.org.au/pages/details.asp?siteid=36
Description Southern Cross Village offers independent living units and supported living apartments for older persons in a relaxed community environment. Located less than one kilometre from the Woden Town Centre and Canberra Hospital, and 500m from Hughes shops. Bus stops are located on Wisdom Street, within 100m of the facility.
Accommodation Independent living units and supported living apartments Accommodation bond secured
100%
Return of contribution guaranteed
Yes (less retention if required)
Waiting list Yes Doctor’s certificate required?
No
Minimum age 65 Rental No Legal Arrangements Licence agreement Stamp Duty No Management Responsible for resale?
Yes
Initial cost Market value Weekly / fortnightly / monthly fees
Contact village for current fees
Board of Management No
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Other facilities Hair dresser, barbecues, bus trips and outings, bowls, bingo, happy hour, prayer room, visiting doctors and health professionals
St Andrews Village
Address 95 Groom Street HUGHES ACT 2605
Owner or Developer The Church of St Andrew Contact Phone: 02 6283 4999
Fax: 02 6281 4291 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.standrewsvillage.org.au/
Accommodation Independent living and residential care
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Contacts
The contact details listed below are current at the time of publication and may change over time.
Office of Regulatory Services (ORS) The Office of Regulatory Services (ORS) is responsible for regulatory and support services that aim to protect the public interest.
Tel: (02) 6207 3000 (Option 8) (Fair Trading) Email: [email protected] Website: www.ors.act.gov.au Street Address: 255 Canberra Avenue, Fyshwick ACT 2609 Opening Hours: 9.00am - 4.30pm (Monday to Friday) Postal Address: GPO Box 158, Canberra City ACT 2601
Council on the Ageing ACT (COTA ACT) Housing Options Advisory Service
Tel: (02) 6282 3777 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Website: www.cotaact.org.au Street Address: Hughes Community Centre, Wisdom Street, Hughes ACT 2605 Opening Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm (Monday to Friday)
ACT Retirement Village Residents Association Represents the interests of retirement village residents
Tel: (02) 6230 0460 (Pam Graudenz) Email: [email protected]
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ACT Law Society Provides referrals to solicitors specialising in retirement village matters
Tel: (02) 6247 5700 Email: [email protected] Website: www.actlawsociety.asn.au Street Address: Level 3, 11 London Circuit, Canberra City ACT Postal Address: GPO Box 1562, Canberra ACT 2601
Legal Aid ACT Provides free legal information and education
Tel: 1300 654 314 Email: [email protected] Website: www.legalaidact.org.au Street Address: 2 Allsop Street, Canberra City ACT Postal Address: GPO Box 512, Canberra ACT 2601
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65 Yes No No
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60 Yes Yes Yes Yes
Araluen Townhouses 60 Yes Yes Yes Mirinjani Village
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Bellerive Independent living Villas and Apartments
55 Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Village Name Accommodation Min. Waiting Residents Dispute Pets Village Age List Committee Committee Bus
Goodwin Farrer
Independent Living Units
60 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pines at Farrer
Independent Living Villas and Apartments
55 Yes Yes
Southern Cross Village Garran
Independent Living Units and Supported Living Apartments
65 Yes
St Andrews Village
Independent Living and Residential Care
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