Key Facts:
- Benetas has purchased an aged care site at Keyton's Sherwin Rise retirement village in Wollert to provide residential aged care services
- The partnership combines Benetas' 75 years of aged care experience with Keyton's 30 years in retirement living
- Benetas, a not-for-profit provider, will build and operate a care home to meet growing local demand for aged care services
- Keyton operates over 75 retirement villages across Australia, serving 17,000 residents
- Sherwin Rise retirement village offers residents various amenities and activities, including fitness programmes and social events
The sale of the aged care site at Keyton's Sherwin Rise retirement village will see Benetas offer residents and the wider seniors' community in Wollert access to residential aged care services, once the project is complete.
"I am extremely pleased to have agreed the sale with Benetas and to be able to welcome one of the most successful and renowned providers of residential aged care services in the sector to Sherwin Rise," Keyton CEO, Nathan Cockerill said.
"A Benetas residential aged care service will fill a much-needed gap by providing a continuum of care to both Sherwin Rise residents and the wider Wollert seniors community."
"Benetas has been providing aged care services in Victoria for 75 years. With Keyton's 30 years in retirement living we have over a century of combined experience providing communities and care for seniors," he said.
Benetas CEO Sandra Hills OAM said: "Benetas is looking forward to working in partnership with the Keyton team to deliver an experience for residents that will support older members of the community to age in place.
"This project aligns with Benetas' focus on providing older Victorians, their families and carers, with high quality services and environments that respect their independence and individuality.
"We are looking forward to supporting the community by building and operating a care home that will address the growing local demand for quality aged care services in the community," Ms Hills OAM said.
Benetas is a leading not-for-profit provider of residential aged care, retirement living, in-home and community services, respite and allied health in Victoria. Benetas' vision is to create a positive, fulfilling experience of ageing where everyone can live their best life.
Keyton is a leading owner and operator of over-55's living communities in Australia with more than 75 villages nationally and 17,000 residents across the country. Keyton is committed to creating vibrant communities and caring for residents.
Sherwin Rise retirement village is highly regarded for its vibrant community, excellent amenities, and beautiful surroundings. Residents enjoy a range of activities and services designed to enhance their quality of life, from fitness programs to social events and more.
