SUNRISE Supported Living in Tuncurry offers a genuine alternative to traditional aged care.

Retirement living dedicated to supporting your wellbeing, Sunrise offers a community lifestyle suited to an independent way of life, together with care and support in the privacy of your own secure self-contained villa.

Locally owned and operated, this year Sunrise is proud to be celebrating 20 years.

The occasion will be marked by a market day on 1 November, where potential residents can see the choice of villas on offer.

“All villas are fully self-contained, have a rear court-yard and garden area,” said Julie, Village Manager.

One bedroom villas range from $279,000 to $385,000, while two bedroom villas range in price from $390,000 to $540,000 ($570,000 with garage).

The market day is a good opportunity to discuss retirement living options directly with staff.

“I recommend that retirees and their families are [both] involved in looking at retirement villages so they can see how differently they operate, and the different services they do or don’t provide.

“Understand the financial side of retirement village living – because they are not all the same.

“At Sunrise, we will provide full disclosure of the costs associated with moving into Sunrise Village, living at Sunrise and when leaving Sunrise Village.

“We will also advise you that there is no stamp duty on the purchase, no council and water rates, no body corporate fees, no building insurance, no lawns to mow and no white goods to service and replace.”

Health and wellbeing is paramount at Sunrise, with an on-site 24/7 Emergency Response and Support service provided by qualified care workers and on-call registered nurses.

Another factor setting Sunrise apart is the food.

“Served in our Breezeway (365 days a year), morning tea includes platters of fruit, and a variety of biscuits, cakes, slices, sausage rolls and other hot finger food, made on-site by our pastry chef,” said Julie.

“We have a commercial kitchen with three chefs providing exceptional meal choices for lunch and dinner, served in the dining room or by ‘room service’ – particularly popular if residents don’t feel like cooking themselves.

“The meals are nutritious, colourful, varied, and tailored to dietary needs, and are delicious.”

Sunrise is pet-friendly, has lovely gardens and lawn areas to walk in and several gazebos to sit back and relax with residents and friends.

A full time events coordinator facilitates outings such as trips to Coffs Harbour along with regular local visits to shops, cafes, shows, sunset walks along the breakwall and social club activities.

“[We offer] independent living in a safe and caring environment that provides choices of lifestyle as the years progress,” Julie said.

“[Sunrise suits] active seniors looking for a vibrant community that fits in with their lifestyle and gives them options to use as many or as few of the facilities as they want, to bring their pets with them, to keep the My Aged Care packages, and still have the peace of mind that comes with knowing there is on-site 24/7 emergency support.

“People who want to be part of that community and are still ready to enjoy their life.”

The Sunrise Supported Living Village website has villa floor plans, photos and a map of the whole village.

Visit www.sunrisesupportedlivingtuncurry.com.au

For more information call Sunrise Village on 02 5528 5000.