What’s It Like To Retire In Style?
Luxury retirement means something different depending on which articles you read or which videos you watch. But we’ve identified 5 key factors that make a village true to the name!
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High Quality Amenities Should Feature in Luxury Retirement
On-site hair salons, club houses, games rooms, catered dining, and other features of 5-star resorts pay close attention to these elements. Quality furnishings and impeccable service are also pivotal aspects of true luxury retirement.
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Real Luxury Means Supporting Independence
Full continuum of care is something that truly sets this echelon of village apart from the rest. Continuous care means supporting optimal health all the way from maintaining good health, preventing ill health, and restoring people back to optimal condition. But supporting independence in a luxurious retirement village doesn’t end at world-class healthcare.
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Prime Locations Are Vital for Luxury Retirement
Prime locations are a must for active people. That means being close to shopping centres, museums and most importantly outdoor green spaces. Being close to nature reserves, landscaped gardens, and wheel-chair accessible pathways is vitally important.
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High Tech Advancements
Technology is there to make life easier. It affects so many different aspects of village life. These are the most important tech features which make a retirement village luxurious (they’re also a lot like the top features for keeping tenants for longer):
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Access to Fibre Internet:
Everything in the world is going online. That means access to reliable high speed internet is essential. Since fibre internet is so much faster and more reliable than anything that’s come before, it’s quickly becoming a requirement.
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CCTV, and Access Control:
These things may seem familiar but new advancements have made them even better. Features like CCTV software are powered by artificial intelligence to detect intruders. Biometric access control is also more advanced than security sign-in methods of old which can be easily circumvented.
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Emergency Panic Button:
This might also seem familiar. But these devices at Faircape Life villages tie into both security and healthcare facilities to keep residents safe for all emergencies.
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Everyone Is Welcome
Inclusive communities welcome new residents with open arms and social connection is essential. But a community can’t be complete without four-legged friends! A pet friendly policy means residents can bring their pets with them when they move in.
What Does Luxury Retirement Look Like?
Now that we’ve taken a look each of the key factors that make a luxury retirement village, let’s see what it looks like when they’re all put together:
