Independent Living

  
UCH offers a choice of self contained units in a village atmosphere which are available to people primarily aged 55 years or over. Units range from small bed sitter units to larger one, two and three bedroom units. Many of the villages have common facilities and community rooms on site, whilst some are part of a larger centre which offers accommodation in a residential care facility or other aged care service. ILUs have call buttons so that residents can call for help in emergencies. This service is monitored at some sites by an independent company.
 
The rights of residents in Independent Living Units and Serviced Units are protected by the WA Government’s Retirement Village Act 1992 and the Code of Fair Practice for Retirement Villages 2006.

Some of the benefits for a resident living in one of our Independent Living Units are the companionship and sense of community and security felt whilst maintaining a flexible and independent lifestyle. Residents in some of our villages are provided with regularly updated information booklets, newsletters and news sheets with details of outings and social activities which include regular bus trips to shopping centres, the theatre and restaurants etc. The majority of these outings and activities for ILU residents are organised by the residents themselves or via their committees.