Retirement Living

Retirement Living

A relaxing lifestyle, privacy and peace of mind

Our 10 architecturally designed one-bedroom apartments offer residents a secure and stress-free way of life. With less maintenance to take care of, a range of social activities, car parking and a private courtyard garden, moving to the Yackandandah Retirement Village means you can spend more time doing the things you love.

Options to buy or rent.


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Located a short stroll to the charming Yackandandah village, you will be able to enjoy the cafes, specialty shops and galleries.  A shuttle bus will provide drop off and pick up trips to the village twice a day.

Want to know more? Give us a call or book a tour – we’d be delighted to show you around.

See below for the costs associated with entering, living in and leaving a retirement village.


Option 1

Founder Option

Entry Price

This is a single up-front payment, also known as an ingoing contribution/buy in.

The entry price for the apartments is $450,000.

There is also a one-off cost for preparing your residence lease agreement of $399.00.

Deferred Management Fee

This is the amount that is paid by the resident when they leave the community and the property has been sold to a new resident.

For the apartments, this is 4% of the entry price per annum to a maximum of 5 years.

Ongoing Fees

There is a monthly payment that contributes to the running costs of the community. Think of them as you would body corporate fees when purchasing an apartment or ongoing maintenance costs in your own home. This fee is $154.00 per month. We also offer a fully assisted living package. The monthly single fee is $1,104.00 or couples fee of $1,932.00 per calendar month. A fee of $50.00 per month applies for telephone/internet charge plus calls.

The package includes lunch and dinner each day, one full apartment clean per week, one laundry service per week, security service, emergency call system, utility charges and usage, use of community facilities, maintenance, gardening and administrative services.

Make sure you discuss these fees with a legal or financial adviser so you can consider them against your own financial situation.


Option 2

Rental Option

Costs for Rental Option:

There is a one-off cost for preparing your residence lease agreement of $399.

Rent is $418.00 per week.

For the assisted living option, the monthly single fee of $1,104.00 or couples fee of $1,932.00 per calendar month applies plus $50.00 per month for telephone / internet charges, plus calls.  For the independent living option, there is a monthly fee of $154.00.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • If I move out, how do I get my money back?

    Yackandandah Health will return your entitlement between 14 days and a maximum of six months.

  • What if I need additional help at my apartment?

    You may be able to access home care services through our Home Support Program. Should your care needs change significantly over time, you have the option to move to our co-located residential aged care community.

  • Can I have a pet?

    Small pets will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and a probationary period will apply.

  • Can I plant a garden?

    A gardening team takes care of all the gardening and landscaping within Yackandandah Health. Veranda pots are encouraged with resident responsibility. You may also like to participate in the community garden.

  • Can family members stay over?

    Yes, they can stay for short periods, not exceeding 1 week.

  • Can family members come for lunch or dinner?

    Yes, casual bookings are taken for Yackandandah Health to provide a meal for your visitors, with a fee charged to the resident’s account.

  • What can I bring with me?

    You bring your own belongings including furniture and bedding. Electrical items will need to be tested and tagged.  Our maintenance department can provide Testing and Tagging for a fee.

If you would like further information or a tour, please contact our administration staff or call on 02 6028 0100

Home Support

Yackandandah Health is a member of the strategic partnership involving Alpine Health, Beechworth Health Service and Indigo North Health to deliver the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC PYP) in the Indigo Shire.


Known as indigo@home, this comprehensive home care program follows the successful home care service model delivered by Alpine Health through its alpine@home home services.

For all the details, please visit their website - www.alpinehealth.org.au/indigo@home


Tailored support at home

You can access a range of home care services to help you stay living independently in your Retirement Living apartment. From domestic support, personal care, transport and garden maintenance, these services can be tailored to your individual needs.


Residential Aged Care

As your nursing or medical needs become more advanced, you can move to residential aged care at Yackandandah Health.

Throughout your time at Yackandandah Health we will deliver consistency of care aligned with our philosophy.