Moving into a retirement estate is a big decision — and it’s natural to have plenty of questions. We’ve answered the most common ones below. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, give us a call. We’re always happy to chat.
The estate offers a wide range of facilities including a Community Centre with dining area, games area, library, gym, hair salon, and entertainment and lounge areas.
Meals are available in the Community Centre seven days a week.
There is a community BBQ, vegetable gardens, riverside walking trail and a 24-hour emergency call system.
We take care of exterior and interior maintenance of your residence, and upkeep of all front gardens and communal areas.
Assisted Living Apartment residents receive daily meals, weekly linen service, and fortnightly cleaning. Additional support services can also be arranged.
Yes — caravan and boat storage is available at the estate, subject to availability. There is no fee for this service.
Absolutely — well-behaved pets are welcome in your villa. Please note that the Assisted Living Apartments are not designed to accommodate pets.
Of course. Your family and friends are welcome to visit just as they would at any home. You’re also welcome to invite them to estate functions or to join you for a meal in the dining room.
Yes — there is a bus stop in Swan Street, just a short 5–10 minute walk from the estate. The bus heads north to Oxley Vale and then into the main street of Tamworth.
Within reason, yes. Common alterations include additional powerpoints, ceiling fans, outside blinds, solar systems, back verandah enclosures and garden sheds. Please speak with the Estate Manager before starting any work.
Tamworth Gardens offers a range of optional support services that villa residents can purchase to help maintain their independence and enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.
Available services may include:
Additional services may also be available depending on your individual needs. We encourage residents and prospective residents to speak with the Estate Manager to discuss the support options that may be suitable for them.
All support services are provided by the Tamworth Gardens team. Please note that Tamworth Gardens is not a registered Care at Home Package provider, and services are offered on a fee-for-service basis.
Yes. Residents are welcome to engage their own registered Care at Home provider to deliver support and care services within their home at Tamworth Gardens.
Your chosen provider can visit the estate and provide services such as personal care, domestic assistance, nursing support, allied health services, and other approved care supports, subject to their service offerings.
Tamworth Gardens supports residents’ choice and independence, allowing you to continue receiving services from the provider that best meets your needs.
Every villa and apartment at Tamworth Gardens is connected to the estate’s emergency call system, providing residents with added peace of mind and access to assistance when needed.
Tamworth Gardens has a team member on site 24 hours a day. When an emergency call button is activated, staff are notified immediately and can identify the resident’s location, enabling a prompt response and assistance.
In addition to the support services available through Tamworth Gardens, residents can access a range of convenient services within the estate community.
A local pharmacy provides a medication delivery service to the estate, making it easier for residents to receive their prescriptions and other pharmacy items without leaving home.
The estate has a chaplaincy service, providing pastoral care and support to residents who wish to access it.
Tamworth Gardens is committed to fostering a caring community and providing services that support residents’ wellbeing, independence and quality of life.
Tamworth Gardens is a gated community designed to provide residents with peace of mind while maintaining their independence and freedom.
While the gated entry helps enhance security within the community, residents remain free to come and go from the estate whenever they choose, day or night.
The Estate Manager is your primary contact for any assistance you require. They look after the day-to-day management of the estate to ensure everything is running smoothly and that services are provided in a friendly, effective and efficient manner.
The estate has a dedicated Residents’ Committee — a volunteer group who meet regularly with the Estate Manager and Gannon Lifestyle Communities management to share information and ensure resident proposals and concerns are heard and addressed. The Committee also helps organise social activities and groups.
The Directors and CEO of Gannon Lifestyle Communities are actively involved in estate life, regularly visiting to attend resident functions and meet with residents in person. We hold two full resident meetings each year, plus quarterly meetings with the Residents’ Committee.
Tamworth Gardens is operated by Gannon Lifestyle Communities. The Gannon family has over 30 years of experience in retirement living and a strong reputation for building some of Australia’s most successful and welcoming retirement communities. Gannon Lifestyle Communities is a signatory to the Retirement Living Code of Conduct.
The maintenance fee covers the communal costs of running the estate — including staff, repairs and maintenance, insurance, water, and gardens. It also covers home maintenance and the emergency call system service. Fees are reviewed annually as part of the estate budget, prepared in consultation with residents. Additional personal services such as meals, cleaning and laundry are available at extra charge. For Assisted Living Apartment residents, these services are included in the maintenance fee.
In addition to the monthly maintenance fee, residents are responsible for electricity, gas and telephone and internet costs.
Yes — we insure the estate property, including your villa or apartment. Contents insurance is not included, and we recommend arranging your own policy to cover personal belongings.
The estate operates two funds: a Capital Replacement Fund and a Long-Term Maintenance Fund. The Capital Replacement Fund covers replacing capital items at the end of their useful life. The Long-Term Maintenance Fund covers major repair costs.
Residents at Tamworth Gardens enter into a Lease arrangement governed by the Retirement Villages Act — legislation specifically designed to protect the rights of retirement village residents. Full details are provided in your lease contract and disclosure documents before you move in. Stamp duty does not apply.
The Deferred Management Fee (DMF) is the amount retained from the re-sale of your home when you leave the estate. It’s a common model across retirement villages in Australia and is the operators source of income. While you’re living at Tamworth Gardens, you benefit from a full range of community facilities and have your home maintained for you.
Retirement villages in New South Wales are regulated under the Retirement Villages Act, which provides protections around your Lease agreement, resident consultation processes and resale entitlements. The Act also sets resident obligations. For independent advice, contact: NSW Office of Fair Trading 13 32 20 · Council on the Ageing NSW (COTA) 1800 449 102.
The surviving partner can remain in the home, generally for as long as they are able to look after themselves and meet the occupancy requirements under NSW law and the estate contract. For better protection, we recommend the residence contract is held in joint names from the outset.
For enquiries please contact our Sales Manager:
Rachel Murray
0488 500 624
Email
rachel@gannongroup.com.au