As we covered here, the listed provider secured the prime waterfront site at Robina, 16km from Surfers Paradise, in August last year.

The 106-bed six-storey facility being designed by architects Cottee Parker with builder Woolam Constructions will allow residents to opt for small, apartment-style living with some suites boasting floor plans of up to 40sqm, kitchenettes and writing desks – another case of the private sector proving to be the innovators.

The facility will also incorporate an innovative ‘small house’ neighbourhood on the ground floor for 16 residents with high-care dementia needs.

Japara now has 48 aged care homes and five retirement villages across VIC, QLD, SA, NSW and TAS plus over 1,050 new beds due to be delivered by 2022.