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Guide
VICTORIA 2020
Retirement living
Ownership
The various forms of occupation or ownership rights are referred to as ‘tenure’. The legal forms of tenure include Strata Title ownership, leasehold estates, licences to occupy, freehold or company share arrangement with related residency entitlements. Regardless of the type of tenure, residents are consulted about the ongoing management of the village. This ensures that the village you have chosen cannot be changed without the approval of the residents.
Deposit or entry contribution?
Before moving into a village, you will need to pay an entry contribution which is refunded if you move out of the village. However, a Deferred Management Fee (DMF) usually applies, and is deducted from the amount you receive back. This must be specified in the entry agreement or contract. The cost of entering a village depends on the facilities and services offered. Monthly service and maintenance charges also apply and you may have to pay for extra personal services like laundry. To reserve a villa, a nominal deposit is required and the village will have a policy on how long it can be held for you. Should you change your mind within this specified time, the deposit will be refunded. If you enter into a binding arrangement with the village, the deposit will be part of the purchase price.
Thinking about the future?
Whether you’re looking for a loved one or for yourself, we can answer your needs!
Parkglen Retirement Community is a friendly, well established retirement village situated in Keysborough, near Dandenong, Melbourne. With beautifully stylish independent living units, you’ll find a home here to suit your every need. Set over eight acres of superbly landscaped gardens, residents can enjoy the scenery, all with exterior home maintenance and gardening taken care of. A grand Oak tree, originally planted when Parkglen was built stands at the centre offering shade with dappled sunlight and is surrounded by sunny private spaces where residents can relax. Residents can join in a host of activities on offer in the community centre, as well as having their privacy respected. With everything taken care of, new friendships and hobbies have time to flourish and grow. At the centre of the Parkglen village, nestled around all the facilities and community centre are our bright and calming apartments for assisted care living.
All apartments are spacious, feature private ensuites and have pleasant garden views. You live privately in your apartment but receive the benefit of hotel-style services including 3 nutritious daily meals prepared by our in-house chef and weekly house-keeping. At Parkglen we offer Short and long term Term Respite. We have a recent refurbishment of single and double Respite rooms. We offer a minimum of four days to eight weeks and longer stays as required, we do not offer weekend Respite or emergency respite and 24 hours notice is required for cancellation of booking. Services include, laundry, housekeeping, 3 meals a day, 24/7 Patient Care Attendant via emergency pagers. Assistance with medication if required. Supervision and prompting of personal care. Our Respite is considered low supported care whilst promoting independence, however an assessment on interview with our Community manager is required to ensure we can meet all of our clients needs. We do offer Fee for service for services ie shopping assistance or transport. No ACAS approval required.