What type of accommodation is available at a retirement village?
Most retirement villages offer residents the choice of independent living units or serviced apartment accommodation. Some retirement villages offer exclusive independent living unit accommodation whilst most others offer a variety of both.
An independent living unit (commonly referred to as an ‘ILU’ or ‘villa’), is an accommodation unit designed for the independent, active retiree who does not require assistance with day-to-day living. An Independent Living Unit can be a 1, 2 or 3 bedroom unit that may form part of a duplex, a high-rise complex, be semi-detached or stand alone. Car accommodation is usually provided, by an internal access garage or a carport. Some independent living units offer dual car accommodation, to cater to the needs of today’s retirees.
A serviced apartment provides supported accommodation for the retiree who requires some assistance with daily living such as cleaning and laundry and personal services such as provision of meals. Serviced apartments are usually one bedroom or studio style apartments however, some retirement villages also offer two bedroom apartments. Most serviced apartments are fitted with a kitchenette, which allows you to make tea/coffee, warm meals etc. You may need to undergo a medical assessment, as conducted by your GP, to assess that serviced apartment accommodation is suitable for you. Check with the operator of the village of your choice.
An independent living unit (commonly referred to as an ‘ILU’ or ‘villa’), is an accommodation unit designed for the independent, active retiree who does not require assistance with day-to-day living. An Independent Living Unit can be a 1, 2 or 3 bedroom unit that may form part of a duplex, a high-rise complex, be semi-detached or stand alone. Car accommodation is usually provided, by an internal access garage or a carport. Some independent living units offer dual car accommodation, to cater to the needs of today’s retirees.
A serviced apartment provides supported accommodation for the retiree who requires some assistance with daily living such as cleaning and laundry and personal services such as provision of meals. Serviced apartments are usually one bedroom or studio style apartments however, some retirement villages also offer two bedroom apartments. Most serviced apartments are fitted with a kitchenette, which allows you to make tea/coffee, warm meals etc. You may need to undergo a medical assessment, as conducted by your GP, to assess that serviced apartment accommodation is suitable for you. Check with the operator of the village of your choice.