Grandton Applecross is the first development by new Not For Profit Grandton, established by ex-Baptistcare CFO, John Frame (pictured right).
It is in collaboration with Perth developer Norup+Wilson, as we reported here in 2019, and will operate under the Retirement Village Act. But this is not mentioned in any of the marketing copy – just in the small print.
Talking to John, he says Grandton Applecross has been 10 years in the making. He identified three objectives for ageing people.
- They want to stay in their own homes.
- They don’t want to be isolated in the suburbs.
- They want access to a vibrant community and services.
He believes Grandton Applecross achieves these objectives. The apartments are adaptable as people age to accommodate lifters and wheelchairs. The 10-bed executive suite is available for respite and as required. The associated 24/7 nurse and staff services all residents.
The services it will offer include:
- The Grandton Concierge service
- Personal services
- Allied health services
- Clinical nursing services
- Domestic assistance
- Respite service
- Social support services
- Home maintenance and support services
- Sociability services
- Grandton enrichment programme
The location (Applecross) is a vibrant, affluent riverside suburb, with activities at its door.
It is a private/Not For Profit collaboration. Norup+Wilson is the designer and builder and Grandton is the operator.
