What is Retirement Living and is it the right fit for you?

Retirement living is designed for older people who can live independently but would prefer a smaller, easier-to-manage home in a connected community.

In a Helping Hand retirement village, residents can enjoy their own private home while common areas, gardening and selected maintenance are managed by Helping Hand. Water bills, council rates and building insurance are also included for retirement living units. Retirement living is different from residential aged care. It is designed for people who can live independently and do not need 24-hour care. If your care needs change, Helping Hand can also talk to you about home care services that may help you stay independent for longer. As a registered not-for-profit provider supporting older South Australians since 1953, Helping Hand brings long-standing aged care experience to its retirement living communities.

Next step: Explore available locations, learn about costs and register your interest with Helping Hand.

What our Retirement Living offers

Maintenance

Independence

Gardening

Social Groups

Allied Health and Wellbeing

Our Retirement Living villages

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North Adelaide

Buxton Street and Childers Street, North Adelaide SA 5006

Westering North Adelaide – live your best life.

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Clare

Essington Mews, 2 Essington Avenue & Ngadjuri Lodge, 18 Burton Street, Clare

Stunning views, wineries, restaurants and vineyards close by.

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Jamestown

Belalie Crescent, 3 Dunure Terrace, Jamestown SA 5491

A charming rural setting in the centre of some of South Australia’s most productive agricultural land.

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Port Pirie

128 Kingston Road, Port Pirie SA 5540

Enjoy stunning vistas at the gateway to the Southern Flinders ranges.

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Prospect

St John’s Close, 3 Bosanquet Avenue, Prospect SA 5082

Enjoy a quiet leafy street within walking distance to shops and restaurants.

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Whyalla

17 Newton Street, Whyalla SA 5600

Live adjacent to the coastline with sweeping views of the Spencer Gulf.

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Connect with us to find out more

If you are considering retirement living, our team can talk you through available villages, costs, eligibility, next steps and how to register your interest. You can:

  • Call us now to speak with the team.
  • Request a callback at a time that suits you.
  • Register your interest online if you are ready to take the next step.
Bill and Margaret testimonial
“We both appreciate being in walking distance to shopping, library and Council community support programs. We go on outings arranged through the Council and Margaret is also doing an exercise program. It is important to seek out what is available in your community and take the opportunities to participate and get involved.“

Bill and Margaret

Retirement Village residents, Prospect

Retirement Living FAQs

Find practical answers to common retirement living questions, including pets, visitors, home ownership, care and support.

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Some pets may be allowed in a retirement village, depending on the village rules and the type of pet. Pet arrangements may consider safety, suitability, neighbours, property requirements and approval processes.

Next step: Ask Helping Hand about pet guidelines before choosing a retirement living unit.

Yes, visitors are generally welcome in retirement living, including family and friends. Visitor stays may depend on village rules, the type of unit and any relevant agreement terms.

Next step: Ask Helping Hand about visitor guidelines for the retirement village you are considering.

In many Helping Hand retirement living properties, Helping Hand retains ownership of the home and land, and residents purchase a licence to live in the unit. Some properties may also be offered as rental units.

To understand your options fully, please talk to our Housing Coordinator, and read more about Retirement Living costs here.

Retirement village living is designed for people who are independent, without the need for 24/7 care.

However, we understand that health issues or changes in your circumstances can sometimes arise unexpectedly. For this reason, Helping Hand can assist with home care services should the need arise, to keep you living independently in your home for as long as possible.

Westering North Adelaide promises the ultimate in quality, style, comfort and location for the North Adelaide community.

Offering positive ageing, ageing-in-place, a vibrant community, housing solutions, new partnerships and a unique care offering, all in one great place.

The premium retirement living residences to be built in Childers Street and Buxton Street will provide locals with the perfect opportunity in North Adelaide to live your best life.

To find out more and register your interest, visit Westering.