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Retirement Plus Communities
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Traditional Nursing Homes |
Tri-Level Care |
Retirement Villages |
| 24 hour seven day care and support |
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| On site registered nurses |
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| No waiting lists |
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| Couples can stay together if health needs change |
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| Average apartment size range |
40 sqm + |
15 sqm |
15 sqm |
80 sqm + |
| Fully self contained with separate lounge, bedroom, kitchen and laundry |
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| Registered security on the Title deed |
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| The foundation and structure is based on |
Hospitality and medical model |
Medical model |
Medical model |
Residential model |
| Supports the Governments 'Ageing in Place' initiative |
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| Governed under the Retirement Villages Act 1999 |
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| User pays services, you only pay for what you need |
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| Full domestic support services |
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| A "Just like home" environment |
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| Retain your independence, privacy and dignity |
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| Actively encourages a healthy lifestyle |
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| On site restaurant |
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| No income or asset testing |
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| Retain Veteran Affairs (DVA )and HACC Benefits |
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| No ACAT assessment required |
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| Able to retain current care service arrangement |
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| Respite care available |
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| Family and friends can stay over |
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| Small pets welcome (Conditions apply) |
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