The TOP 10 BEST Retirement Villages, Communities & Homes in East Russell QLD

Infinite Care began our current aged care provider journey in 2014 after acquiring the Bonney Healthcare Group, a trusted provider in South Australia since 1988 with five existing facilities in Adelaide. As part of our vision to become a best of breed aged care provider, and employer of choice in the aged care sector, Infinite Care has continued to expand in recent years with facilities in South East Queensland, Cairns, New South Wales and more in the pipeline across Australia. While we may have become more corporate in recent years, our culture will always be centred on family! Edmonton Gardens is a 144-bed care facility located on the southern side of Cairns, within the area of Edmonton. Historically Edmonton was an independent township supporting a sugar mill and is now an outer suburb of Cairns. Nestled in a tranquil location conveniently located only 10 km from the Cairns city centre, Edmonton Gardens provides a home-like environment designed to exceed the needs of you and your loved ones. Offering a homely experience with all the modern conveniences, Edmonton Gardens represents the latest in residential care building design, green efficiency and innovation.

Retirement facility offering a variety of size accommodation for residents with different needs from high care to low care accommodation. We believe that there is only one way to care, your way. When it comes to aged care services we understand one size doesn’t fit all. Making residents’ lives as healthy and happy as we can is at the heart of everything we do at Bupa Aged Care. Whether you’re in need of residential care permanently or for the short-term, you’ll feel at home with Bupa. As one of Australia’s largest aged care organisations, we provide an experienced team of registered nurses and carers committed to providing the care you need in the way that suits you. From respite short-stay to specialised dementia care, no matter which aged care services you need, your team know the importance of learning about you. In partnership we’ll design a plan with your family or caretakers that provides support in the way you prefer - care that embraces you.

The Oak Tree Retirement Village in Cairns offers over 55s a friendly, caring, independent lifestyle set in a modern retirement community. The lush, green village suits the tropical style of Cairns, and is conveniently located near the Cairns Golf Club, just minutes from local shopping, medical centres and public transport. Our villages have a variety of facilities to keep residents busy, happy and healthy. Cairns residents can make the most of BBQ and entertainment areas, swimming pool, bowling green, and a host of regular social activities. The village boasts over 70 two and three bedroom homes in a secure gated community. The landscaped village is maintained by the village manager, taking care of cleaning communal areas, general repairs and landscaping. Contact us to find out more about how you can start enjoying your retirement lifestyle.

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New Horizons Villas at Earlville in Cairns, is a stylish assisted living community comprising 70 independent villas. It gives pensioners (over 65) an affordable managed rental accommodation choice that offers them independence, security and companionship.

UnitingCare Community, based in Bungalow, is Queensland's largest community service provider and a leading force in child and family, crisis, and disability services. Our vital mission is to combat disadvantage and empower Queenslanders of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to live fulfilling lives. With over 2,400 dedicated staff and 6,000 volunteers, we offer a wide range of services across the state. From supporting children and young people to caring for adults and seniors, our 280 services make a lasting impact in our community. We are also engaged in Retirement Villages, Communities & Homes, and actively involved in various charitable initiatives.

Farnorha Retirement Community is a Cairns aged care facility and part of the RSL Care network of specialist residential aged care communities. Staffed by a team of caring professionals such as nurses, personal carers and therapy specialists, Farnorha provides a safe and nurturing environment for aged residents. At our residential aged care facility we can accommodate low and high care residents, as well as provide a high standard of dementia care. Our low-care facility provides care to people with varying levels of care needs and those who are more independent. Our high-care facility caters to those residents who require higher and more specialised levels of care. The Dementia wing of our facility is a secure and peaceful environment, staffed by caring professionals who specialise in providing the highest quality of care for residents afflicted with dementia. Farnorha is a residential care community committed to providing individual support and outstanding service to its residents and their families. Its development brings much needed aged care services to the area and provides quality care solutions to the aged community. Located in the lush tropical settings just outside of Cairns, Farnorha Retirement Community offers many onsite facilities, including a chapel, hair dressing salon and a facility bus to take residents on local outings. RSL Care has been proudly supporting the Australian community for more than 75 years and continues a commitment to providing quality aged care and retirement services. RSL Care welcomes all members of the community.

RSL Care is one of Australia's largest providers of retirement living and aged care services with more than 28 retirement communities throughout Queensland and New South Wales and several others in development. It is a not-for-profit charitable care provider that has been serving the ex-Service and the broader Australian community for more than 75 years. In providing a range of integrated retirement living and aged care services, RSL Care supports 'ageing in place': as needs change, every effort is made to help existing residents access higher levels of care within the same community. RSL Care prides itself on its achievements of excellence in service provision and facilities. Excellence is realised through the mindset and commitment of our people to serve senior citizens by actively encouraging them to reach their full potential.

Mercy Health retirement living fosters independence and caters to your evolving care needs. Whether you choose an independent living unit, apartment or villa, you are joining a vibrant community of like-minded and active friends, with the comfort and assurance that high-quality nursing care is within easy reach whenever you need it. With retirement villages in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia, there’s a destination to suit every lifestyle — whether you’re seeking a sea change or a tree change. From inner-city Mercy Place Apartments in Parkville on the northern fringe of Melbourne, to the warm tropical glow of Mercy Health Coral Sea Gardens, in Cairns, you’re sure to find a village you love. Every village has a unique personality, but it’s really the personalities within each community that make for a truly vibrant atmosphere. Social life is a significant part of retirement living, with calendars full to the brim with activities and a wide variety of facilities to promote an active lifestyle. Mercy Health retirement living offers a balance of community and care. All villages are co-located with Mercy Health Residential Aged Care homes and our villages are equipped to nurture your physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. As a resident of a Mercy Health retirement community, you also enjoy priority access to residential aged care if you require additional support in the future. Every Mercy Health retirement village is built around our Christian beliefs that human life is sacred and must be respected, and that relationships are critical to our wellbeing. Everything we do is underpinned by our wider organisational values, established under the leadership of the Sisters of Mercy: Compassion, Hospitality, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Teamwork.

Regis Redlynch aged care home residents enjoy a relaxed environment at the entrance to the Redlynch Valley with the beach only a 12-minute drive away. Centrally located in a quiet residential precinct of Cairns, Regis Redlynch is accessible by public transport with easy access to shops, restaurants, cafes, Redlynch Shopping Centre and Redlynch Medical Centre. Regis Redlynch is a 192-bed aged care home offering ageing-in-place and specialist dementia care in single rooms with en-suites and few select couples’ rooms. Regis Redlynch also features two Regis Classic wings offering TV, daily cooked breakfast and an additional happy hour per week. At Regis, we focus on every resident as an individual so we can provide the best possible care and surround them with what is meaningful to them. Our aim is to enhance your day-to-day wellbeing, to keep you connected with the community and your favourite things and loved ones, and help you embrace your interests.

Infinite Care began our current aged care provider journey in 2014 after acquiring the Bonney Healthcare Group, a trusted provider in South Australia since 1988 with five existing facilities in Adelaide. As part of our vision to become a best of breed aged care provider, and employer of choice in the aged care sector, Infinite Care has continued to expand in recent years with facilities in South East Queensland, Cairns, New South Wales and more in the pipeline across Australia. While we may have become more corporate in recent years, our culture will always be centred on family!

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