Parkview Retirement Village

Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc owns and manages Parkview. Southern Cross Care is a not-for-profit aged care and retirement living provider. We have been providing quality aged care and retirement living services since 1968. We pride ourselves on the community spirit our residents enjoy - and the enthusiasm and professionalism of our staff in looking after our residents.

Parkview is designed for retirees over 55 years who are able to live independently. Living at Parkview enables you to enjoy all the normal aspects of living in your own home, but without the overwhelming burdens of home and garden maintenance that are required in your standard residential property. Residents enjoy much more than just their architecturally designed home. The communal facilities are available to enhance general wellbeing and social connectivity. Southern Cross Care is committed to providing all residents at Parkview with a secure, peaceful, friendly environment within a vibrant, social atmosphere.

If you would like to secure a home at Parkview you will pay an 'ingoing contribution' to the value of the home to Southern Cross Care. This ingoing contribution is paid initially by way of a deposit fee of $5,000 when an application for a home is made and accepted, with the balance of the ingoing contribution paid to Southern Cross Care upon settlement. The amount of the ingoing contribution varies, depending on the home size, floor plan style, location, allotment size and aspect, etc. With three different floor plan styles and facades, prices are also diverse.

None. This is a considerable saving compared with a typical residential property or strata title purchase. Southern Cross Care is the owner of Parkview and, whilst residents have full occupation rights in respect of their home under a lease arrangement, there is no transfer of title at the Lands Titles Office therefore no stamp duty payable.

All residents living at Parkview occupy their homes under a leasehold arrangement, which is also referred to as a Licence to Occupy. Whilst Southern Cross Care will maintain the title ownership of the property, the Retirement Villages Act and the Residence Agreement protect the residents' tenure. Your interest in the home is secured by a lifetime lease.

The rights and obligations of residents are clearly set out in the residence agreement, and cannot be changed without the residents' consent. This means that although residents do not have the title to their home, they have the exclusive right to occupy their home for his or her lifetime if they wish, subject only to certain exceptions set out in the Retirement Villages Act. Continuity of management is ensured by this form of contract. 

As the owners and managers of Parkview, Southern Cross Care has a long term interest in the ongoing success of Parkview and is therefore committed to maintaining a high standard of amenities and services.

Yes. You have 90 days from when you move in to decide if you like the Parkview lifestyle. If you do not, we refund your money in full, less market rent for the time that you have occupied the home, and less any other expenses incurred by Southern Cross Care. Conditions apply.

Note: Payment of refunds are in accordance with the South Australian Retirement Village Act and Regulations 2016.

The maintenance fee is designed to simplify household budgeting by incorporating many of the typical household costs into one regular charge. Additionally, it also funds the ongoing operation of the amenities and services provided at Parkview as detailed in your residence agreement. The fee is levied to meet the cost of:

• Rates and taxes e.g. council, water, emergency services levy 
• Insurance (excluding contents of your home) of all buildings, plant and equipment 
• Public lighting including streets and Clubhouse 
• Repairs, painting and maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment 
• Gardening maintenance of common areas 
• Use and maintenance of communal facilities 
• Administration costs wages for manager, administration, cleaning, gardening and maintenance staff 
• Cleaning of common areas and rubbish removal 

The maintenance fee is payable four (4) weeks in advance. The amount of the maintenance fee and the basis upon which it is calculated may vary from time to time.

You are responsible for internal cleaning, general housekeeping and the maintenance of the rear yard of your home. You are also required to pay for your own electricity, telephone, contents insurance, and if required, pay-TV and internet services (cabling provided).

When a resident vacates a home, the interest free loan (ingoing contribution) made to Southern Cross Care by you will be discharged by Southern Cross Care, paying to you or your estate the following amounts:

The balance of the above % is retained by Southern Cross Care and is commonly known as a Deferred Management Fee or an Exit Fee. Refunds are paid 90 days after the home is vacated subject to your Residence Agreement conditions

Yes, absolutely, this is quite common. Our recommendation is to seek an appraisal of your home from up to three real estate agents experienced in your local area. By doing this you will gain an understanding of the potential value of your home, the market conditions and expected time frame required to prepare and sell your home. Plus, it will assist you in choosing an agent you feel comfortable with.

Yes, you may choose to withdraw from the arrangements within 10 business days after signing the Residence Agreement, provided written notice is given to Southern Cross Care. Southern Cross Care will refund in full any money paid by you.

Yes, of course. Your family and friends can visit you in the same manner that you are used to. Overnight guests are also welcome, however prior written consent needs to be provided by Southern Cross Care if those guests plan to stay with you for more than 10 days in a 12 month period.

Domestic pets are welcome at Parkview as long as prior written consent has been provided by Southern Cross Care. The organisation reserves the right to withdraw such consent should any pets cause inconvenience and annoyance to others, and the consent will automatically lapse upon the death of the pet.

We acknowledge this is your home, however, for security reasons, we would appreciate receiving notice from you, if you intend to be absent from your home for an extended period.

Yes. However, in each home there must be at least one retired person. This means that at least one resident in each home must have attained 55 years of age and be retired from full-time employment.

Your home comes complete with floor coverings (i.e. carpets, floor boards), wall oven, cooktop, range hood and dishwasher; ducted heating and cooling; as well as other fixtures and fittings as outlined in your Residence Agreement.

Each home has been architecturally designed to provide optimal living spaces and styled by professional interior designers to ensure that the presentation suits most requirements. Much thought and planning has gone into each home so we do not expect there to be much demand for variations or additions.

Consent is required for variations or alterations, such as additional power points, TV points, ceiling fans, pergolas and solar panels etc. Conditions may apply and may also be subject to approval in accordance with statutory or local government authority requirements.

Yes. Parkview includes a range of in house amenities and services for you. You will be warmly welcomed and encouraged to make use of these fabulous amenities as often or as little as you like. The Clubhouse includes a kitchen, lounge, alfresco, BBQ area, and a multi-purpose activity room with wi-fi for gatherings and private functions hosted by residents. You will of course be invited to participate in any activity that is planned by the Parkview community.

No. We encourage everyone to continue their usual activities, including entertaining with friends and family as you would in your previous home. There are also a few cafés, hotels and restaurants in the nearby vicinity, including the Northgate Community and Sports Club, a mere 5 minutes walk from Parkview.

When the need arises, you may be able to access meals, meal preparation and shopping support through various government-subsidised home care programs, subject to eligibility requirements. From time to time, resident functions are organised, with catering provided at the cost of those participating. Residents are also encouraged to use the facilities for private functions.

Each home has an under-main-roof garage. Such garages are included in the purchase price of your home. Some homes have room for additional vehicles in their driveway. Limited visitor car parking is also available for guests.

Each home has an individual ducted reverse cycle, air conditioning system with zoning.

A resident may vacate a home at any time by giving 30 days written notice to Southern Cross Care. Subject to the provisions of the Retirement Villages Act, Southern Cross Care may also terminate the lease, but only if a resident has breached any of the terms of the lease or if, in accordance with medical advice, the home is no longer appropriate for independent daily living.

When the need arises, Southern Cross Care will work with you to understand your care needs. We will use our best endeavours to assist you to have priority access to ongoing care in one of Southern Cross Care's Residential Care homes. Any admission will be subject to care needs, Government requirements at the time, assessment by the federal government's Single Assessment System team and a vacancy.

Southern Cross Care has a member of the maintenance team rostered on call twenty four (24) hours a day, every day of the year for emergencies only. The cost of this service is included in the weekly maintenance fee. Residents are provided with contact details of this service at the time of occupation.

Parkview is ideally located a short commute away from shopping precincts at The Northgate Village at Lightsview and Westfield Tea Tree Plaza.

There are multiple bus routes including direct services to the Adelaide CBD. The City of Port Adelaide Enfield also offers community-based transport services for eligible residents, including a "Book and Ride" service and a "Medical Transport Service".

Like in your current home you will have your own secure letterbox, either at the entrance to your home or at the West Avenue entrance to the village.