Ryman Healthcare - Charles Brownlow Retirement Village

Aged Care

Highton Ref:PL25380

Ryman Healthcare

100

Beds

Dwellings

157 South Valley Road, Highton, 3216, VIC Directions

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1800 314 425

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About this Retirement Living property and Aged Care Home

Quick Facts

Number of Dwellings

Number of Beds

100

Min. Dwelling Price

$0.00

Max. Dwelling Price

$0.00

Min. Aged Care Price

$0.00

Max. Aged Care Price

$0.00

RAD

DAP

Snapshot

Year Established

2020

Type of Beds

Low Care, High Care, Secure Dementia

Type of Dwellings

Mid-Rise Development, Low-Rise Development

Garages

1 Car Garage

Independence

Ergonomic interior
Adaptable Bathroom
Home care services
Built-in emergency aid
Level access

Level of Support

24hr Medical Alert External
Visiting Medical Services
Onsite Nursing
Gym, Rehab or Wellness Centre
24hr Onsite Staff
Personal Care Internal
Podiatry

Management

On-site manager
Security patrols of village
CCTV security

Amenities

Hairdresser
Cafe on-site
Walk to shops
General store / shop on-site
Village bus
Beauty Salon
Bar (licensed)
High-speed broadband
Walk to transport

Recreational Facilities

Golf club nearby
Cinema
Outdoor bowling green
Community centre
Gymnasium
BBQ area/s
Library
Spa (indoor, heated)
Workshop
Indoor heated pool
Residents lounge
Meeting Room
Billiards room
Chapel
Craft studio

Pet Policy

Pet Policy Not Specific

Accomodation Type

Retirement Village
Serviced Apartments

Contractual Arrangements

Buy
Loan & License
Leasehold & License

Type of Beds

Supported Living

Low Care

High Care

Transitional Care

Respite Care

Day Care

Dementia

Secure Dementia

Prestige Care

Ageing in Place

Location

Ryman Healthcare - Charles Brownlow Retirement Village

157 South Valley Road, Highton, 3216, VIC

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About

Ryman Healthcare - Charles Brownlow Retirement Village

Choosing Ryman means embracing retirement living, your way. In our villages, you’ll find the perfect blend of independence and community, with premium amenities, award-winning services, and a range of care options. Discover a retirement filled with opportunity and a lifestyle that brings you joy.

Charles Brownlow Village is a vibrant retirement community in the charming, leafy suburb of Highton. Our residents enjoy relaxed retirement living, surrounded by scenic hills, lush parkland and the tranquil Barwon River nearby. Enjoy a lifestyle where you can take off on holiday knowing your home is safe and secure with lawns mowed, windows washed, and mail collected while you’re away.

Independent and assisted living

Our residents live in spaces created to inspire, indulge and entertain. Apartments and villas are designed with easy living in mind, while assisted living apartments offer the benefits of independent living with added support to make life easier, including housekeeping and delicious chef-prepared meals.

Soak up the peace and quiet in your own sanctuary, or make the most of the village amenities by playing a game of bowls with friends or taking a dip in the pool.

When you feel like being social, it’s easy to grab a coffee in the village café or catch up with friends at our weekly Happy Hour.

Connection is woven into the fabric of our communities, and social networks grow as residents form friendships with like-minded people. Our team see our residents as family and enjoy sharing a story and a laugh. You’ll find your people in a Ryman village.

Aged Care

Along with independent and assisted living, Charles Brownlow Village offers a range of aged care options to support you. These include residential aged care (low care and high care), specialist dementia care, and respite care.

It’s something to be experienced so we invite you to visit and talk to our team. Better still, talk to our residents and their families – they’re the experts!

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A special thanks to our contributors

Caroline Egan

DCM Media, agedcare101

Caroline has a wealth of experience writing within the retirement and aged care sector and is a contributing journalist for the Villages.com.au and agedcare101 blog and accompanying newsletters.

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Ian Horswill

Journalist

Ian is a journalist, writer and sub-editor for the aged care sector, working at The DCM Group. He writes for The Weekly Source, agedcare101, villages.com.au and the DCM Institute fortnightly newsletter Friday. Ian is in daily contact with CEOs of retirement living, land lease and the aged care operations and makes a new contact every week. He investigates media releases, LinkedIn and Facebook for a good source for ideas for stories.

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Lauren Broomham

Retirement and Aged Care Journalist

Lauren is a journalist for villages.com.au, agedcare101 and The Donaldson Sisters. Growing up in a big family in small town communities, she has always had a love for the written word, joining her local library at the age of six months. With over eight years' experience in writing and editing, she is a keen follower of news and current affairs with a nose for a good story.

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Jill Donaldson

Physiotherapist

Jill has been practicing as a clinical physiotherapist for 30 years. For the last 13 years she has worked solely in the Aged Care sector in more than 50 metropolitan and regional facilities. Jill has also toured care facilities in the US and Africa and is a passionate advocate for both the residents in aged care and the staff who care for them. She researches and writes for DCM Media.

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Chris Baynes

DCM Media, agedcare101

Chris has been a journalist and publisher in the retirement village and aged care sectors for 11 years. He has visited over 250 retirement villages and 50 aged care facilities both within Australia and internationally. Chris is a regular speaker at industry conferences plus is a frequent radio commentator.

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Annie Donaldson

Nurse and Carer

Annie has a long career in both nursing and the media. She has planned and co-ordinated the medical support from both international TV productions and major stadium events. In recent years she has been a primary family carer plus involved in structured carer support.

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