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on the Thursday, February 25, 2016
Plans for 40 new luxury independent living apartments have been unveiled with the final release of Stage 2 of Kellyville’s award winning community, BaptistCare The Gracewood.
With Stage 1 completely sold out and 85% of the first Stage 2 release selling out in just six weeks last November, interested seniors are encouraged to register early to secure places at special launch events in February and March.
The events will include an information session, as well as a complimentary lunch in The Gracewood restaurant and the opportunity to speak with some of the current residents.
A resident for two and a half years, 86 year old Paul Schembri, describes his move to The Gracewood as a wonderful decision.
“After my wife passed away. I felt very lonely living in a big house. My daughter suggested moving to a retirement village so that I had more people to socialise with,” he said.
“When I first came to look at The Gracewood I thought it looked like a five star hotel, it was beautiful.”
“When I moved here, I felt a big weight released off my shoulders as I found myself being part of a larger family. I am no longer lonely. We look after each other. I am treated with great respect. I have become a very popular handyman and I love to do little things to help my new family. It was the best decision I have ever made at this stage of my life.”
BaptistCare General Manager, Housing and Retirement Living, Mike Furner explained the decision to downsize is naturally very difficult but it comes with many benefits.
“It is often hard but when these large family homes start requiring an increasing level of house and garden maintenance or when physical health becomes an issue, it really is important to consider your options,” he said.
There are more than 184,000 seniors living in retirement villages across Australia. By 2025, this number will have doubled so Mr Furner said now is the ideal time for older Australians to consider a move to The Gracewood.
“The Gracewood sets a new benchmark in retirement with spacious and modern apartments that capture the vistas of the tranquil surroundings and first-class recreational and community facilities,” he said.
“From working on your fitness in the gym or swimming in the indoor heated pool to relaxing in the library or sitting down to a meal in the club house restaurant – The Gracewood really does boast not only an extensive range of quality services and facilities, but also the things our residents really value – like independence, security and friendships.”
Paul couldn’t agree more.
“All I can say to people thinking about it is – do what I’ve done, come here and give it a go. I am certain that it will be the best decision of your life too.’”
The Gracewood site also offers access to BaptistCare’s Home Services, allowing seniors to have care and personal assistance services delivered straight into their apartments, as well as a new residential aged care facility being constructed simultaneously to the independent living apartments.
THE GRACEWOOD – STAGE 2 ‘ILUKA’ RELEASE LAUNCH
Next available: Tuesday 8 March 2016
Time: 10.30am
Location: The Gracewood, 8 Free Settlers Drive, Kellyville (Enter via Memorial Ave)
Bookings Essential: Call 1800 116 550
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