Aged Care Case Study The Regent Challenge

Developer: Japara Architect: Spowers

Caroma Livewell solution: A selection of different Caroma products were installed across 105 luxury aged care ensuite bathrooms; including Care 800 Cleanflush toilets, Urbane toilet, Urbane semi-recessed basins and wall basins, Liano Nexus basin mixer and shower tap set and Virtu Comfort Shower seats.

In recent years, standards for aged care living have undergone a radical transformation as developers have reimagined the possibilities for environments where care is provided.

Set in the highly sought-after Regent Street, an affluent and leafy Victorian suburb of Mount Waverley, The Regent by Japara is one of the latest of these next-generation care homes, setting an entirely new standard in luxury retirement living. This high-end residence features luxury resident rooms and suites, all with private ensuite bathrooms, and views of the stunning Valley Reserve.

With a reputation built upon the highest standards of quality finishes and stylish design, the challenge for Spowers – lead architects for The Regent – was to exceed prospective residents’ expectations.

To deliver a safe environment that is responsive to clinical and functional aged care requirements, The Regent had very specific requirements for its bathroom fittings, fixtures and finishes including raised toilet pan heights, slip-resistant flooring and lever controlled taps for effortless water control. Aesthetically, the design required these features to match an ultra-stylish look and feel, which included expensive timber and stone finishes.

Solution

Working closely with Japara’s General Manager of real estate, Toby Hicks, the Spowers team enlisted Caroma’s expertise in specifying the perfect bathroom range to meet The Regent’s high standards.

A range of Caroma solutions were installed across 105 aged care ensuite bathrooms, including:

• Urbane Cleanflush toilets;

• Care 800 Cleanflush Accessible toilet;

• semi-recessed basins and wall basins;

• Liano Nexus basin mixer and shower tap set (with a WELS 6 star rating); and

• Virtu Comfort Shower seats.

Caroma is Spowers’ preferred bathroom supplier as they offer a diverse range of products, including premium options, in addition to market leading warranties, comprehensive customer service and ongoing maintenance.

Feedback from The Regent’s first residents has been hugely positive. The Caroma range played an integral part in delivering a contemporary, clean aesthetic that helped create a sense of calm and warmth to the homes.