Baptistcare: Retirement Living at its Best

John and Wynne Andrew have been enjoying life at Baptistcare Riverside for two years. They call their home “retirement living at its best”. From Baptistcare’s nine retirement lifestyle villages with a variety of options for a range of lifestyle preferences and budgets, John and Wynne found one that suits their needs perfectly.

“Just over two years ago, we were contemplating our future. To leave a lovely home close to the Estuary in Mandurah was a confronting decision,” John and Wynne said.

“The question was ‘where to go?’. We considered several options and finally decided that being in a community was desirable. We were fortunate enough to be able to secure a three bedroom apartment at Baptistcare Riverside Village in Salter Point.

"In the two years since we moved in, we’ve made many friends and enjoyed numerous social activities. We have great facilities including the community centre, theatre, craft room, indoor heated pool, hobby area and private meeting room. Soon we will have a bowling green. We have everything we need and it’s so conveniently located. Access to the freeway, close to the city and Fremantle. It’s nice here, we’re really happy.”

When residents are looking for retirement living accommodation that matches their interests and circumstances, they are assisted by Baptistcare Retirement Living Manager Lidia Dawkins.

Lidia said people looking for a retirement village lifestyle often do not realise the range of choices available and it is more affordable than is widely perceived.

“Our residents enjoy a good balance between relaxation, community and convenience. Each village offers something unique depending on what’s important to you. We understand what makes people happy is different for each person and can assist you in identifying your options and goals,” said Lidia.

Baptistcare has properties available in some of WA’s premier locations, including Margaret River, Busselton, Albany, Rockingham, Salter Point, Lesmurdie, Byford and Mundaring. With all home maintenance taken care of, residents are freed up to do the things they really enjoy. Baptistcare’s flexible At Home Services are also ideally placed to meet residents’ needs as they change over time, and the villages are co-located with Baptistcare residential aged care facilities.

If you are interested in any of Baptistcare’s retirement villages, please contact the Villages Office on (08) 9282 8650 or click here to find out more.