Find your ultimate home for retirement living, our boutique village boasts a variety of living options and amenities to fit a range of budgets and lifestyles.
Living in a Retirement community can give you that extra sense of security, knowing you’ll always have neighbours close-by and onsite cameras as an added precaution. As an added layer of protection, access to the apartments is by an electronic key fob or via the communications panel in each apartment. If you’re going away, you can simply lock and leave with minimal fuss.
From mowing the lawns and tending the garden to washing the windows and maintaining exteriors, as part of your weekly fee The Bayview takes care of general maintenance, leaving you free of the burden of managing this upkeep. Our onsite maintenance team can also help with those little jobs within your home such as changing a lightbulb or hanging pictures. We also manage the building insurance, water and council rates, cutting down number of bills and payments to keep track of.
Whether you’re looking to continue a favourite hobby or perhaps try something new, at The Bayview there are plenty of ways to keep busy. Between the efforts of our dedicated village coordinator and the residents' committee, our monthly planner quickly fills up with a variety of diversions to complement your activities out in the community. Take up a sport like bowling or croquet, come to coffee group for a casual catch-up, hop in the van for an outing, or keep fit with an exercise class. From small group pursuits to whole village soirées, there really is something for everyone!
Discover Care Suites at The Bayview, personalised Rest Home and Hospital level care delivered in a modern environment with the comforts of home.
Our Care Suites are generously sized with the choice of either a studio layout or larger option with a separate bedroom and living space. There’s extra room to accommodate your special furniture and belongings, making the space feel like home. A spacious ensuite and kitchenette provide all-important privacy and a sense of independence. Almost all Care Suites feature a balcony or patio, the ideal space to enjoy the sun and birdsong.
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With several staff having worked for more than a decade, it’s reassuring to know there are highly experienced and trained staff at hand. We know a quick response to any health concern is important, which is why we have a Registered Nurse rostered on 24/7 and a Nurse Practitioner that typically visits four times a week for medical appointments.
For Lynne and Malcolm, the decision to move into a retirement village wasn’t a last resort – it was a planned and conscious choice to simplify life and embrace a new way of living.
“The property we had was two storeys and way too big,” Malcolm shares.
“We could have moved to a smaller place, but we thought, no, we’ll skip that step. Go straight to here.”
That “here” is The Bayview by Oceania, a place they knew would be home. “It probably happened a little quicker than we would have thought,” says Lynne, “but yeah, we’ve made the right move. Absolutely.”
Like many retirees, downsizing was their biggest hurdle. 'Moving from a house to an apartment, it was the downsizing," Malcom admits. " That was the biggest thing." But, now, as Lynne reflected on what they left behind, "Everything we got rid of, I haven't really missed."
What they’ve gained is freedom – and fun. Whether it’s Lynne delivering a “magic bowl” during Friday bowls, or playing pool in the lounge with their grandsons, life at The Bayview is full of moments that have made it all worth it. “Our granddaughter’s only 14 months old and she loves the swimming pool,” says Lynne.
Even Lynne’s shift work wasn’t an issue. “That was my biggest concern – coming home at midnight,” she says. “But it’s very well lit at night. I feel totally safe.”
What they love most is the flexibility and ease of village life.
You can lock and leave, "Lynne notes ' go on holiday, and everything's safe.' Malcolm adds, 'No lawns to mow, no hedges to chop. Just don't realise how much time that all took.'
Now, they’re spending more time doing what they love – like reading. “I’ve read a few more books than I normally would,” Malcolm says with a grin. Reflecting on their choice, there’s no doubt in their minds.
“We’re very happy that we’ve moved to The Bayview,” says Lynne. “And the longer we’re here, the more we think that.”
Malcolm agrees: “Whatever she says, I agree!”
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