Community Integration
Community Integration & Support Needs
The support requirements of the majority of seniors are similar to the community at large.
Often
seniors have no immediate need for support services on-site and can seek external support
services when needed.
Research has shown that only between 4% and 7% of seniors aged
over 55 will ever require fully supported care.
Design
Accessible, Adaptable & Sustainable Housing
Accessible, adaptable and sustainable housing fits well with the current preferences for seniors
and people with a disability for independent living, and avoids the personal and economic costs
that can result from relocating.
Adaptable housing is cost-effective. Research shows that if adaptation is considered at the design phase it can add
about 1% - 5% to construction costs compared with traditional housing.
However, adapting an existing house to
provide for disabled access is estimated to add 12 – 25% in additional costs.
Operation
Chelsea Lodge – Winchelsea Hostel & Nursing Home Inc
Hesse is dedicated to providing and facilitating access to best practice health, aged and
community based services that strive for rural wellbeing and that is why we feel that their
Winchelsea Hostel & Nursing Home Inc division is best placed to handle the operation of the
Independent Living Units.
It is envisaged that management of the complex would fall under the Winchelsea Hostel &
Nursing Home Inc. banner with residents purchasing occupancy rights and paying a maintenance fee in compliance
with the Retirement Villages Act 1986.
