External view of villa

The Independent Living Units are known as the Arnold Janssen Villas, and have been developed to cater for residents with the availability of ongoing care as a first priority.

The Villas form a retirement village providing accommodation for people who are senior citizens of retiring age and able to care for themselves and live independently. There are 42 two-bedroom units (patio areas have been enclosed on many units providing an additional room), and 13 one-bedroom units. All units are fully self contained.

FEATURES Emergency assistance is available through use of a Nurse Call System. A Registered Nurse is on duty at the home 24 hours per day. Other features include views towards the Glasshouse Mountains and surrounding areas, afternoon breezes from Moreton Bay, spacious grounds with Villas having a northerly aspect, pool, craft and activities areas, library and other facilities for use by residents. Shopping is available at nearby centres accessible by Council bus (Aspley Pick 'n' Pay Hypermarket and Chermside Shopping Centre) and by deliveries to your unit.  Shopping trips are organised frequently using the Home's Bus. DESIGN Villas are architecturally designed with brick veneer and roof tiles and comprise: one/two bedrooms dining area lounge kitchen bathroom and toilet laundry patio drying court remote control garage (2-bedroom unit only. Carports are available on 1-bedroom units) Provided are ample power points, built-in wardrobes, feature light fittings, wheelchair accessibility, elevated oven/stove, one and a half stainless steel kitchen sink, covered paved patio area, insect and/or security screens.	Typical villa kitchen
	View through living area to kitchen
	Lush garden surroundings
	Inground pool & activities and centre

ELIGIBILITY
Single or married persons of pensionable age and who are able to care for themselves are eligible for the Villas. Applications can be made by contacting our Business Office.

FUNDING
A deposit of $5,000 is required on lodgement of an Application for Residence. Deposits are refundable if the Application is not accepted or upon request. An administration fee may be charged in some circumstances. Full settlement of the agreed licence price is required before admission.

THE AGREEMENT
The Independent Resident's License Agreement provides a licence to occupy an Independent Living Villas. The value of a Villa is determined by the Board of Holy Spirit Home based on periodic independent valuations. Use of the Villas is for as long as the resident/s are able to care for themselves or until such time as they leave the villa. A copy of the agreement is available for perusal

YOUR EQUITY
On vacating the Villa, a percentage (based on the length of occupancy) of the original licence (purchase price) is repaid, subject to the Villas being occupied under a new Agreement or within six (6) months, whichever is the earlier.

ADDITIONAL COSTS
Installation of a telephone service, or any costs for items incurred by the resident/s ongoing costs will be:

	electricity
	telephone rental / calls
	fortnightly service fee
	capital replacement (sinking fund) fee

Residents may also choose to privately use the catering, cleaning and laundry services offered by the Home. Arrangements for these services are made through the Housekeeper or the Business Office.

An application for residency can be obtained here or by contacting the Business Office between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday.