Living in a retirement village, my wife, Eva, and I have become more aware of the possible eventual need for high care on the part of some of our fellow residents.
In other words, there may come a stage toward the end of one’s life when more intensive levels of support are needed — whether due to disability, a serious and chronic health condition, or frailty due to old age.
At the Renaissance Retirement Village in Victoria Point, Queensland, we are most fortunate to have Vacenti (Marebello) residential care facility adjacent to the Village.
This excellent facility has become the home for a number of residents who moved across from Renaissance. Being so close to Renaissance, makes it ideal for visiting if a spouse or partner needs high care while the other continues living in the Village.
We recently had a personally touching experience in this context. It was a quiet, peaceful Saturday afternoon when we first visited Marebello. As we introduced ourselves to the receptionist on duty, and picked up some informative brochures, we noticed an older couple nearby — the spouse was in wheelchair and looked frail. We said “hello” and began briefly chatting. To our utter astonishment, this was the couple who had previously lived for eight years in the same Villa at Renaissance that we were now moving into! I was deeply moved by this brief encounter — it showed me what can occur during the course of later life as health declines!
Vacenti Residential Care Service Provider
For anyone who may be considering high care for a family member, the following information may prove helpful as far as sharing principles regarding high care assistance.
I am using Vacenti residential care as one example of a high care service provider. The website from which I have drawn information is as follows: https://vacenti.com.au/ Also, the Vacenti A-Z Guide is most informative, from which some of the following material has been taken:
For more than 50 years and over three generations, Vacenti has been a proud, family-owned residential care service provider to the people of South-East Queensland.
Vacenti has built its reputation on providing residents with excellence in care delivery, quality of life and customer service.
They have achieved this through their relationships, commitment, passion and innovation, to provide person-centred lifestyle options. Their residents can feel they are part of a connected community – a place where they belong.
At Vacenti, they continuously strive to raise the standards of aged care and senior living, helping to maintain residents’ independence and wellbeing by providing beautiful spaces where they can connect with fellow residents, family and friends.
Vacenti offer a wide range of accommodation, services and lifestyle options. Their accommodation options include their Servizi Additional Services Packages which offer additional choices above what is provided as standard service.
Vision
To exceed expectations in aged care living by redefining choice and service delivery.
Mission
Valuing life and well-being through personalised care.
Values: P.E.R.S.O.N.
Personalise: We are passionate about delivering personalised care — making it just right for you.
Empathise: We value relationships based on understanding, honesty, empathy and trust.
Respond: We respond to each person’s needs and preferences and are committed to providing a wide range of choice.
Strive: We are genuine about innovation and strive to be outstanding at everything we undertake.
Own It: We welcome feedback and take responsibility from beginning to end.
Never Stop: We never stop being a champion for what is right for each person.
Care
Vacenti provides clinical care, respite care, dementia care, and palliative care.
Marebello (one of six residential care facilities)
Marebello is perfectly set on eight acres of landscaped grounds in the cool, breezy bayside suburb of Victoria Point in the Redlands area — adjacent to the Renaissance Retirement Village.
Marebello boasts 138 spacious, air-conditioned, private rooms, with private balcony or patio. They are located in five boutique houses across the site which gives Marebello a great community atmosphere. They have a number of different room types, which average 25m2-30m2. Most have views or easy access to the gardens and grounds.
Residents can choose from a range of delicious freshly cooked meals prepared by chefs in their on-site kitchen. They also cater for individual specialised diets. Residents can also enjoy Marebello’s popular outdoor Coffee Shop, which is located in the heart of the home, with plenty of outdoor seating for residents and visitors to enjoy the surroundings.
Photo Gallery
The following photos have been taken from the Marebello website (https://vacenti.com.au/marebello/)
