There are many advantages to living in an Oak Tree retirement village, beyond the homes and facilities you see as you tour. Here are the intrinsic and personal benefits that Oak Tree residents have told us they greatly value from living in an Oak Tree village.
1. Social Connection and Community
The boutique, tight-knit nature of our villages enables new friendships and helps to foster close connections with likeminded independent people. Residents in retirement villages are five times more socially active and twice as likely to catch up with family and friends *.
2. Emotional Safety and Security
At Oak Tree, you have peace of mind that comes with living in a village where you are familiar with people around you and where people look out for each other. Oak Tree have procedures in place to handle emergency protocols outside of our Village Manager hours and provide education to residents on home safety.
3. Sense of Purpose
Moving to retirement living can provide you with new opportunities to help you maintain your purpose. It also provides an environment where you can try new passions or hobbies. At Oak Tree, the possibilities for fun and new pursuits are endless! It is also very easy to lock up and leave when you would like to travel and explore.
4. Resident Satisfaction
What our residents say about us is the best form of feedback. Our recent Resident satisfaction score was 92% across our villages.
5. Access to Wellbeing-Focused Activities and Events
From movement classes like pilates and chair yoga, to information sessions and classes on a range of wellbeing related activities, we are passionate about providing our residents with the opportunities to enhance their mental and physical health.
6. Freedom from Maintenance Responsibilities
You’ll no longer have to rely on family to assist with home maintenance, meaning more quality time spent with loved ones. With less maintenance to worry about, you can spend your time doing more of what you love – travel, hobbies, or simply relaxing!
7. Access to Recreational Facilities
Depending on which village you choose, you’ll enjoy access to a range of facilities like a community centre, swimming pool, outdoor bowling green, gym, hairdressing salon, and a village bus offering scheduled trips to town. These encourage active living and are available for you to use at your leisure with your neighbours or friends and family when they visit.
8. Budget Certainty
Enjoy budget certainty with a simple weekly fee to cover rates, water, village and garden maintenance (in accordance with your contract), insurance, and upkeep of community facilities. This provides peace of mind in managing cash flow and financial planning.
9. Pet Friendly
At Oak Tree, we know how important pets are and how much more enjoyment you’ll get out of your new lifestyle with your pet by your side. All of our villages are pet friendly, and our comprehensive pet policy provides reassurance for all residents and pets, including non-pet owners.
10. Ageing in Place
Our villas and apartments have been meticulously designed to help you “right size” and age seamlessly in place, with thoughtful features that allow you to live independently for longer. While all of our villages are independent living, you’ll have easy access to external home care providers should you or your partner need additional support in the future.
To learn more about a future with Oak Tree at one of our 34 village locations across the Eastern Seaboard, call 1300 367 155 today.
