Southern Cross Village Garran
Southern Cross Village offers an enhanced lifestyle for older persons in a relaxed community environment.
We are located less than one kilometre from the Woden Town Centre, and just 500 m from Hughes shops. Canberra Hospital is just one kilometre away. Bus stops are located on Wisdom Street, within 100m of the site.
Independent Living
The Village includes 30 two-bedroom and 4 three-bedroom self-contained units located in attractive courtyard garden settings. 14 of the units are new, having been completed in July 2006.
All units are in excellent condition and a 24-hour emergency call system is in place.
Residents occupy the independent living units under a formal agreement which ensures security of tenure.
Residents are required to pay an affordable fortnightly fee which covers all expenses other than electricity, telephone and personal keep. Our entry contribution arrangements are very reasonable and flexible - we endeavour to negotiate an arrangement to suit each individual.
Supported Living Apartments
The residential care service offers 70 state-of-the-art apartments.
* Apartments have balconies or patios, many with expansive views across Woden Valley to the mountains beyond.
* One cluster of twelve apartments is specifically designed to help cater for the needs of older people with special needs, including dementia.
* All apartments have private ensuites
* Each apartment is provided with fans, heaters, telephone & television points
* All community areas are fully air-conditioned
* Staff are on duty at all times to provide care and assistance to residents
* Medical services are available from visiting Doctors
* Access to a range of medical & paramedical services eg visiting Doctors, physiotherapy & podiatry
* The range of in-house activities includes exercise programs, hairdresser, barbecues, bus trips & outings, bowls, bingo & Happy Hour - all are supported by a Lifestyle Coordinator
* Christian worship services are held in the Prayer Room on a weekly bas
Our ongoing fees are set by the Commonwealth Government at 85% of the Age Pension.
Where a resident has non-pension income in excess of the Government threshold the resident is also required to contribute 25% of that additional income.
There aren''t any pre-determined, fixed entry contributions (accommodation bonds).
Every prospective resident is considered individually and arrangements determined that reflect his/her own personal circumstances. Those without means are not required to make a contribution.
It must be emphasised however that where a resident does pay us a contribution the maximum amount retained by us is limited by Government regulation.