Out of the Ordinary

In this issue of SATURDAY: How to turn a retirement village into private aged care

Oct 14 2024 Updated October 14, 2024

Ian Horswill

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The Landings, purchased in 2019 by LDK for a rumoured $60 million, was already widely regarded as one of the best villages in Australia. LDK founder Paul Browne and CEO Byron Cannon decided to risk everything and convert it from independent living to private aged care.

Read how in an exclusive interview with LDK Seniors’ Living CEO Byron Cannon only in this issue of SATURDAY subscription magazine. Click here to subscribe.

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