Retirement is when you get to enjoy the fruits of your labour after years of working, so it’s a great time to indulge in a little bit of luxury!
Where you live during your retirement years can play an important role to how you live out those crucial years. Luxury retirement homes have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason since these homes come with plenty of facilities and amenities for residents to enjoy and to do the things they love.
So, what do we mean by luxury?
Luxury retirement villages are usually located in popular locations and designed with all the facilities and amenities you might get at a resort or a hotel. Spacious apartments with balconies, swimming pools and services like cafes and hair salons are just some of the amenities you’re likely to find on offer. These high-end retirement villages are meant to exceed the expectations of traditional retirement villages to offer their residents a life of sophistication and luxury.
What’s the difference between luxury retirement homes and traditional retirement living?
The main difference between a luxury retirement village and a traditional one is that higher end retirement homes offer a wider range of amenities and services that are designed to elevate the quality of life for their residents. The lifestyle within a luxury retirement village is designed to make you feel like you’re on vacation all-year round.
These retirement homes often come with added services and amenities that traditional retirement communities might not have. When you retire, this is the chance for you to live at your own pace and to do the things you have always wanted to do. While some might opt to pursue these hobbies externally through classes or clubs, it can become expensive as oftentimes, you have to pay a fee for these classes. There is also the added inconvenience of having to travel.
Living in a luxury retirement community, access to amenities are readily available for residents within the compounds of the village that are paid for within the amount when you enter the village.
Benefits of Luxury Living Communities
Security and safety
One of the reasons why many retirees are choosing to downsize their living spaces and move into a retirement village is that they get a sense of security and safety. Most retirement villages, and especially luxury retirement villages, have tight security systems that enable their residents to have a lock-and-leave lifestyle. This gives you the opportunity to do what you love like travel without having to worry about your property while you’re away!
You’ll also have access to 24-hour emergency call services so you know that there is always help available.
Housing Options
Many luxury retirement communities offer multiple housing options, from waterfront resort-style villas to urban high-rise apartments with added benefits such as events, amenities and services. For example, our Jolimont village in Subiaco offers from resort-style villas to urban luxury apartments, with access to amenities such as a fully-equipped gym, art studio and a cinema.
Our Carine village also offers luxury retirement apartments. The apartments are architecturally designed to provide a premium lifestyle with amenities like a library, health pavilion, art studio and cafe.
How much does it cost?
While luxury retirement homes can be on the pricier end, many places offer payment models that make it more affordable and accessible for people. What is important is the lifestyle that you want to live during your retirement. Afterall, living a happy life directly impacts your physical and mental health in the long run. Investing in your retirement lifestyle will reap long-term benefits.
If you’re still unsure, you can enquire on our website or book a tour with us to find out more about life in St Ives.