Donovan Village Southern Cross Care
About
Donovan Village features 62 modern villas, nestled amongst natural bushland where mature trees and the landscape have been retained to reflect the unique foothills setting.
The village offers a range of villas from two-bedroom units to three two-bedroom units with one or two-carports & visitor parking. The community spirit involves keeping an eye out for each other; when folks are on holiday they can do so with a greater peace of mind.
With onsite parking for caravans when available, Donovan Village allows residents to pursue a carefree lock and leave lifestyle. The village’s proximity to transport, medical facilities, shopping and recreational activities makes Donovan the ideal retirement location.
The onsite Brian Jackson Community Centre features a library, fully equipped gym and a large outdoor area ideal for barbecues and alfresco dining, that residents can take full advantage of, especially during the warm season. Residents are invited to participate in the lifestyle programs that suit their own needs.
A range of resident activities take place in the centre including regular dinner nights, carpet bowls and card games. The Village bus is available for weekly shopping trips and regular social outings.
The available social activities within the Village provide something for everyone. There is a communal vegetable garden that many residents share and enjoy. Residents tend and nurture the gardens throughout the year. A soup day is held once in a while to raise money for the garden. It is a community garden in the true sense of the word.
For those non-gardener individuals, there is a group of residents that gather each week to knit garments to donate to people in need. One of our residents said,
“We meet every Monday morning and it’s a real social event. We don’t need to knit anything for ourselves, so we partnered with St Vincent de Paul Society and Ngala Early Parenting and Earl Childhood. That way we can help refugees, foster children and others who may need to keep warm”.
And it’s not just gardening and knitting that gathers residents together. For the past five years a group of artists have been gathering weekly to attend an art workshop held by a village resident who said “It’s a great time to paint, socialise and enjoy a cup of coffee together.”
Our resident’s comments on life in Donovan Village make it the perfect place to enjoy retirement living.
Village residents also have access to the in home support services of Southern Cross Care (WA) Inc’s Home Care team, who can assist with ensuring that residents continue to remain independent for as long as they are able. On a user pays basis, the support team provide services to give you a hand around the home, including vacuuming, cleaning, washing and mopping to keep your house looking spick and span. Our staff can also help you with shopping and meal preparation, to keep you eating well and keeping healthy.
Donovan Village is co-located with a 65-bed residential care facility in Jeremiah Donovan House, which provides Village residents with a smooth transition into permanent residential care should the need arise. If a suitable place arises and there is a need for one, residents in the village may be offered first choice. Donovan Respite Centre is also in the same location, offering day and night support for dementia specific clients.
Village features
- Offers ILUs/Villas
- Close to bus
- Communal facilities
- Activities room
- Caravan storage
- Dance floor
- 24 hour monitored emergency call
- Exercise room
- Hobby garden
- Village centre
- Social/Wellness program
- Aged care on site
- Carport
- Deferred management fee
- Health & fitness program
- Garage
- Lease
- Personal care
- Resident funded (lease for life/tenure)
- Service fee
- Facility owned transport
Cultural environments
Available properties
Retirement Living Amongst the Trees....
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Nestled in the beautiful surrounds of Donovan Village, this two bedroom, one bathroom villa truly provides retirement in a tranquil setting. Bright and spacious, this villa boasts a separate kitchen that allows the main living area to take in the beautiful natural bush outlook that this village prides itself on. Fresh paint and new carpets throughout add to the appeal.
Both bedrooms are generously sized, there is a separate laundry with courtyard access and storage is ample throughout the villa. The modern bathroom allows easy access and provides a semi- ensuite for the master bedroom. The lounge opens out to your own private sitting area that looks out over the creek bed and has a real feeling of space.
The available social activities within the Village provide something for everyone. The community centre is spacious and has room for when you want some alone time reading a book, or if you wish to join in for the coffee club, or a game of cards with the card club. There is a very well stocked library for when you’re looking for something new to read.
There is care facility onsite that can provide meals at a small extra cost if you choose or one of our staff at Southern Cross Plus would be more than happy to discuss other options if you needed a hand around the home.
This village is very unique as its set among the beautiful natural bush, whilst still having all amenities close at hand. Forrestfield shopping complex is only 8-10 minutes by car. This has a Woolworths, Coles, optometrist, bakery, hairdresser, the list goes on. There is also an IGA just around the corner from the village if you don’t wish to travel as far.
Also close at hand is the Forrestfield Bowls Club, Lesmurdie Falls, a men’s shed, Golf course…. There is something for everyone within easy reach of this beautiful village as well as the activities offered onsite.
This is a great chance to move into one of the nicest villages in Perth.
Contact Adam Green for a private tour 0431 795 686
The Perfect Move...
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Gorgeous 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home located with views over the creek bed and lush forestry.
Imagine walking back to your villa, grabbing a cuppa and the paper and watching the birds amongst the trees from your outdoor area. The villa has easy access if you want to sit on the communal seating or take your own chair out and enjoy the sunshine.
Features Include:
- King sized master bedroom with built in robe
- Generous second bedroom with built in robe
- Spacious living area with split system air-conditioner
- Well thought out kitchen with new appliances
- Private courtyard at rear with lockable storeroom
- Outdoor living area the private garden
- Communal gardens to potter or sit and relax
- Big community centre with gym and library
Contact Adam Green for a private tour 0431 795 686
Sophisticated Haven . . .
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This is a immaculately maintained, beautifully laid out villa in a unique, private and friendly location to the market.
Located in what the residents living there like to call the Dress Circle this villa is downsizing without having to lose give away everything you have worked hard for. The villa boasts a double garage that easily fits most cars and has easy and close access to the caravan/boat storage area. The current resident often brings the caravan down to the front of the home to load it before travelling.
The villa itself has been beautifully laid out and is a credit to the current resident. The home is a lovely open plan layout, has lots of natural light, quality carpets, space in abundance and will really feel like home from the moment you move in. The living area is warm and homely, and the separate dining area is perfect for when guests drop in or a private meal for 2.
This is a unique style of villa in that it not only has 3 good sized bedrooms, but it also has two full bathrooms. The master bedroom has a big walk in robe and its own private ensuite, the perfect place to lay your head at the end of the day. The second and third bedrooms are well sized for spare bedroom’s or a spare bedroom and office. All three rooms have their own split system, reverse cycle air-conditioners.
The backyard has cleverly used the space and has the tiered garden giving it a beautiful feeling of space. The gardens have reticulation through the beds coming off the main water supply. The alfresco area along with the pull down blind, has a wooden roof which really finishes the area off.
What else can I say?
• Master bedroom with ensuite and walk in robe
• Minor bedrooms well laid out and own air-conditioners
• Massive kitchen with quality appliances and lots of bench space
• Well laid out bathrooms with room to move around
• Great living area with separate dining and access to the rear
• 2.2kw Solar panels on the roof to help with the power bills
• Rain water tank at the rear of the property with 1500l capacity
• Lovely backyard to sit and enjoy the paper and a coffee
• The list goes on…
Donovan Village offers as much or as little social life as you choose. With a great community centre and friendly neighbours this village really is a lifestyle choice that will welcome you with open arms.
The village offers weekly shopping bus, monthly outings on our air-conditioned bus, meals available from the care home, meals nights, wellness talks, morning teas, you won’t know how you had time to work.
Donovan Village is well located with Jeremiah Donovan House and Cottage Respite onsite, as well as easy access to public transport, shops, Lesmurdie Falls, the list goes on…..
Contact Adam Green for a private tour 0431 795 686
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