We have answers here for our most frequently asked questions about our Vista Retirement Living Apartments at UnitingSA West Lakes.
Please contact our Retirement Living Coordinator Margaret on (08) 8448 6258 or retirementliving@unitingsa.com.au if you have any other queries.
Each apartment is allocated one undercover, secured parking space.
View the ground floor map, highlighting the apartment parking area.
Individual letterboxes are located near the main apartment entry point, facing West Lakes Boulevard, on the ground floor.
We want to make your life easier, so each apartment is equipped with a laundry room with a retractable clothesline.
Waste is collected from a centrally located ‘waste room’ positioned on Level 4.
At UnitingSA West Lakes, your security is our priority. Level 4 is only accessible to apartment residents and is accessed through the use of a personalised security card and designated lift.
Your personalised security card also provides entry to the secured car park, apartment communal area and designated apartment lift lobby.
Visitors can gain access via an intercom system located at the main apartment entry on the ground floor.
For added security, CCTV is also located throughout the ground floor and perimeter of the building.
Full length external aluminium louvre shutters will be installed on all apartment balconies.
Blinds are the resident’s responsibility.
Yes, internet is able to be connected through your chosen provider.
Minor changes can be negotiated with UnitingSA.
Residents contribute to the cost of running UnitingSA West Lakes through a Maintenance Fee.
The Maintenance Fee covers costs such as:
View the ground floor map, highlighting apartment facilities and areas.
You do not need building insurance as this is covered in our Maintenance Fee, however you will need to organise your own contents insurance.
At UnitingSA West Lakes, we appreciate the companionship pets can provide and therefore welcome them to stay in your new home with you.
While we pride ourselves on being pet-friendly, we also understand our obligations to others in our community without pets.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss your pet’s suitability for residing at UnitingSA West Lakes.
Of course, this is your home after all. Your family and friends are welcome to visit you as often as they would like.
We’re sure they’ll enjoy all that is on offer at UnitingSA West Lakes with you.
There is a designated visitor parking area right outside of our building.
Yes, we offer a communal courtyard on the ground floor with a BBQ area and attached meeting room with a fully equipped kitchen at your disposal.
There will be set timeframes for our apartment residents to use this space exclusively, while bookings for private functions can be made at reception.
A café, located on our ground floor, also provides you with opportunities for catch-ups and gatherings.
View the ground floor map, highlighting the BBQ area, meeting room and kitchen facilities.
The apartments are intended for retirees, and those aged 65 and above.
Glad you asked. At UnitingSA we pride ourselves on being your local experts in the delivery of high-quality Home Care services with decades of industry experience.
Whatever you need, we can help. We offer a range of services from transport and shopping to nursing care and social support. Click here to find out more about the services we offer and the steps required to obtain a Home Care Package.
If you would prefer to chat, call our friendly Care Connect Care team on (08) 8448 6280 or email us at homecare@unitingsa.com.au.
As a UnitingSA West Lakes resident, you can access our comprehensive range of Home Care support services at a special discounted hourly rate.
To find out more, get in touch with our friendly Care Connect Care team on (08) 8448 6280 or email us at homecare@unitingsa.com.au.
Yes, we have an on-site chef who can cook you three nutritious meals a day. Meals can be delivered to your apartment and will be available on a flexible basis.
It’s important to mention that we can accommodate all dietary requirements – there is always an alternative on offer.
To find out more about this service, speak with our Retirement Living Coordinator Margaret on (08) 8448 6258 or retirementliving@unitingsa.com.au.
The ground floor area of our $55m UnitingSA West Lakes complex is home to the office of State Member for Lee, the Hon Stephen Mullighan, and The Café Syndicate.
Opportunities for a hair salon and allied health services are being explored, and we hope to have more information soon.
As a UnitingSA West Lakes resident, you will have access to the ultimate continuum of care — from independent living right through to residential care — meaning you may never have to move again and couples can remain together under one roof.
Importantly, you will benefit from priority access to vacancies within our Residential Aged Care facility.
To secure an apartment, the first step is to contact our Retirement Living Coordinator Margaret on (08) 8448 6258 or retirementliving@unitingsa.com.au.
Margaret will provide you with a ‘Registration of Interest’ form to complete and discuss this exciting opportunity with you further.
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