Joining our Community

Independent Living

Who is eligible?
SwanCare Group operates communities designed for people aged 55 and over who are retired from full-time paid employment, are in reasonable health and able to take care of their daily living needs. Applicants in receipt of the Disability Pension who are able to live independently may also apply.

The completed application form for Bentley Park is an ‘expression of interest’ in receiving an offer of accommodation. An interview is required prior to an offer of accommodation.

Charges and Fees
In accordance with the Fair Trading (Retirement Villages Code) Regulations 2003, service fees/rent charges for resident funded accommodation and rental units are charged fortnightly and may be reviewed from time to time.

Services provided include:

• Maintenance and repair of exterior and interior in each unit
• Onsite security and emergency support
• Water rates
• Rubbish removal
• Use of communal laundries (where a laundry is not part of the residence)
• Centre administration
• Electricity for street lighting and other common services
• Building insurance
• Maintenance of all common areas including grounds, gardens, roads, paths
• Pharmacy delivery
• Social facilities
• Resident liaison services

Power, telephone and personal property insurance are not included and are the responsibility of the resident.

Residency Contract
This legal agreement clearly defines the rights and responsibilities of the resident, security of tenure and includes a financial statement of the ingoing payment and variable rental or resident-funded service fee.

Current Accommodation Vacancies
Bentley Park

• For Rent
• Resident-funded
• Retirement Village eligibility criteria applies. See "Joining our Community."

Please contact Manager Accommodation and Lifestyle, Margaret Robinson on (08) 6250 0000 or admissions@swancare.com.au.