Welcome to Coleraine

The Independent Living Units in Coleraine are within an easy walk to the Coleraine shops, community services, and local bus stop.

Accommodation

Strathallan consists of 14 units with each having:

  • One double bedroom
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Lounge room
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry
  • Shared carport
  • Shared outdoor area with a dedicated clothesline

St Joseph’s Court includes 11 modern units offering:

  • Two bedrooms
  • Central bathroom
  • Lounge room
  • Kitchen
  • Secure backyard
  • Carport

All garden and building maintenance for both properties is carried out by the WDHS Coleraine maintenance department.

What you’ll love about Coleraine

Proximity to walking trails

The Peter Frances Points Arboretum is home to the official Eucalyptus Collection of Australia

Town amenities and services

Coleraine is well serviced by a supermarket, post office, health services, retailers, and trades
for all you daily needs

Community and sporting groups

Participate as a spectator or competitor with a wide range of sporting groups, and join one of several community groups including the RSL

About Coleraine

Coleraine is surrounded by green hills. The town offers a supermarket, post office, Coleraine District Health Service, Valley View Nursing Home, Wannon Court Hostel, allied health, bank, service station, country pubs, café, milk bar, chocolatier, hairdresser, barristers and solicitors, retailers offering interior decorating, window blinds, clothing, mechanics and other trades.

Sporting groups and facilities within Coleraine include badminton, croquet, golf, swimming, cricket, walking, hockey, basketball, football, netball, tennis, quoits, boxing, lawn bowls, and horse racing. Service groups include RSL, Men’s Shed, and Coleraine Hospital Auxiliary.

There are many enjoyable walks within and surrounding Coleraine. The Peter Frances Points Arboretum is home to the official Eucalyptus Collection of Australia.

Accessing Independent Living

Contact our Aged Care Placement Coordinator to discuss the eligibility criteria, the application and assessment process, and availability of an Independent Living Unit.

Provided you meet the criteria and there is an Independent Living Unit available they can arrange for you to view the property. You can be placed on a waitlist if no Independent Living Units are available at the time of application.

Fees and charges

Rental fees and charges for Independent Living Units are calculated based on an individual assessment and according to your circumstances. There are three rental fee options available.

Option 1: A Weekly Rental Fee Only
The rental fee is paid each month in advance and includes the maintenance fee. With this rental payment option there is no Capital Contribution, no Entry Contribution, and rent is indexed in January each year. No portion is refundable.

Option 2: Regular Non-refundable Capital Contribution and Weekly Rental Fee
This fee combination involves paying a Capital Contribution every six months in advance plus a reduced Weekly Rental Fee each month in advance. There is no Entry Contribution. The maintenance fee is included in each rental payment. The rental payment is indexed in January each year. No portion is refundable.

Option 3: Combination Entry Contribution and Minimum Weekly Rental Fee
The Entry Contribution is a minimum $10,000 payable one week prior to admission with the balance payable within six months. In addition, a reduced Weekly Rental Fee is payable each month in advance and includes the maintenance fee. The Weekly Rental Fee can be reduced by $1 per week for every $1,000 Entry Contribution over $26,000. A portion of the Entry Contribution is refundable every six months or part thereof to a maximum of $26,000 after 10 years of residence.

Independent Living Units locations

Contact us

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Excluding public holidays