Welcome home for new residents at Kintyre Living
It’s no small claim to say Kintyre Living guarantees a fulfilling, free and independent retirement, but it’s true.
For soon-to-be new resident Liz Darney, the decision to move to Kintyre Living meant packing up and leaving her hometown of Wellington and also to get extra support for her husband. “We chose Kintyre for the care that my husband will be able to have, because he has dementia and mesothelioma.”
“It’s also the atmosphere and people. There are a few from Wellington too, so we’re looking forward to moving in. We’ve found people really are just so friendly and there’s just so much here to do.”
The Darneys and other residents are not short of choice at Kintyre Living’s centrepiece, the Country Club.
The resort-style facility is open for residents, their families and friends to enjoy whether it’s a dip in the indoor heated pool, a friendly game of tennis or a tournament on the bowling green. Refreshments can be taken at the bar; the library invites relaxation with a book, and there’s pampering aplenty at the in-house hair salon. If extra support is required for Kintyre Living residents or their partners, the 81-bed Kintyre Living Lodge is also built on the grounds and is a beautifully appointed accommodation and lifestyle facility where qualified nurses are on duty 24/7, to support memory care, respite care and permanent care.
The Lodge is also no more than five minutes-walk from any of the residences. Former Wongarbon locals, Beryl and Allan Miller moved into Kintyre Living just two months ago knowing it was time to downsize. “There comes a time when you just have to downsize and think of your health. The mowing of our half acre of land got too much for Allan, so I suggested we think about a retirement village and at first, he said no, but eventually he changed his mind and said we better start looking.
“My brother already lives at Kintyre, and we know a couple of other people here, so we came to see an open house.
“It’s just a lovely setting and everybody and the staff are really friendly and nice. Our little doggy Jacko’s moved in with us too. It was a bit different for him because we had that half acre, but he’s used to it now and knows where home is,” Mrs Miller said.
Pets are welcome at Kintyre Living. The rural aspect of the village encourages you to exercise your dog while exploring the grounds and parklands.