Choosing the right retirement village can significantly impact your golden years. As you transition into this new phase of life, finding a place that meets your unique needs and aspirations is essential. We’ve highlighted the top 6 things to look for when choosing your retirement village.
1. Balancing Activity and Relaxation
The ideal retirement village should offer a harmonious blend of an active and tranquil lifestyle. These activities should aim to keep you physically and mentally fit while also providing ample opportunities to relax and unwind. Our retirement villages offer a range of fitness clubs, including hiking, walking, and water aerobics, find your activity of choice at any of our villages.
- Fitness and Wellness Programmes: yoga, pilates or swimming—our fitness centres are equipped for any activity.
- Outdoor Activities: walking, hiking or playing a low impact sport – there is an outdoor club for every taste.
- Cultural and Recreational Activities: art classes, music classes or book club – social gatherings for each personality type.
- Quiet Spaces: serene gardens and relaxing lounges – peaceful moments can be enjoyed at each village.
With state-of-the-art clubhouses, beautifully landscaped gardens, and a calendar full of activities, residents can choose between a day filled with activity or a tranquil afternoon in a peaceful setting.
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2. Community
Being part of a vibrant community can significantly enhance your quality of life. When deciding where to retire, be sure to consider how the community will impact you.
- Common Areas: Well-designed common areas like clubhouses, communal dining areas, and lounges encourage interaction and socialisation.
- Inclusive Environment: Communities that promote inclusivity and respect for diverse backgrounds and lifestyles can significantly enhance your sense of community.
3. Reliable Healthcare
In your retirement, having reliable healthcare close by is an important factor to consider. Make sure your retirement community is equipped to handle any medical emergency. A few points to consider:
- On-Site Medical Facilities: Clinics or healthcare centres within the village provide easy access to medical care.
- Trained Medical Staff: Availability of qualified doctors, nurses, and caregivers ensures that you receive quality care.
- Emergency Services: Quick response to medical emergencies with emergency response service providers and hospitals nearby.
- Wellness Programmes: Preventative health programmes such as flu vaccine drives and annual medical data collection and Discovery Health Assessments, give you peace of mind knowing that the village cares for you, as well as contributing to overall well-being.
Each Faircape Life village has an onsite medical centre, Faircape Health. They provide long-term and *sub-acute care should you need it. Keep your body in check!
4. Companionship
Companionship plays a crucial role in enhancing well-being and happiness during retirement. Retirement communities promote companionship, ensuring you do not feel isolated. What companionship may look like in a retirement village:
- Shared Interests: Communities that organise activities based on shared interests, such as gardening clubs, cooking classes, or sports teams.
- Family Involvement: Villages that encourage family visits and participation in community events help strengthen family bonds.
- Pet-Friendly Policies: If you have pets, ensure the village has pet-friendly policies and facilities. This can give you the peace of mind knowing that your fur companion will be with you.
All Faircape Life villages are pet-friendly and benefit from the oversight of a Group Pet Manager. We would love to see you and your fur-baby join our community!
5. Financial Security in Retirement
When thinking about retirement, it’s essential to understand the costs involved and ensure that the village offers value for money.
Financial security in retirement is crucial, and a Life Right offers a strong option. This model provides lifelong occupancy of a property, protected under the Housing Schemes for Retired Persons Act of 1988. Key advantages include no transfer duty or VAT, no need for Deeds Office registration upon change of holders, and comprehensive protection of rights.
Residents enjoy ownership privileges without special levies, as Faircape subsidises the difference between fixed levies and operational costs. The quick registration process and efficient estate planning, combined with significant cost savings and transparent levies, make Life Rights a cost-effective and stress-free choice for retirement planning.
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6. Safety in Retirement Communities
When living in a community, it is important to feel safe. A secure environment not only provides peace of mind but also ensures that you can enjoy your retirement without worry. Key safety features to look for include:
- 24/7 Security: On-site security personnel and patrols provide constant monitoring and quick response to any incidents. Faircape Life villages have the protection of CCTV Technologies’ Advanced Analytic Technology.
- Controlled Access: Gated communities with controlled access points prevent unauthorised entry and enhance resident safety.
- Emergency Response Systems: In-house emergency response teams and systems ensure that help is always available when needed.
Faircape Life prioritises the safety of its residents with comprehensive security measures
Faircape Life stands out as a pinnacle of luxury retirement living. Embodying essential qualities needed in a retirement community, our commitment to excellence and holistic approach to retirement living, ensures that residents can embrace this new chapter of their life with confidence and joy.
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