Government Policy

Australian retirees offered a village solution, with care, in Bali from $220,000

Mar 24 2014 Updated May 3, 2023

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International resort operator Sentosa Worldwide Resorts is offering a gated estate in Bali with medical support on site. They are targeting Australian, European and American retirees with prices from $220,000 to $500,000. It features 133 dwellings on a 6.5 hectare gated estate. Its medical support is featured as:
An experienced team of healthcare professionals, caregivers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. Working together to ensure your safety, wellbeing and recovery.
Offering a wide range of services from traditional General Practice medicine to specialists in a range of fields from integrative to complementary medicine. Providing 24-hour pharmacy, on-site ambulance and emergency air evacuation services.

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