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Visitors and pets
At a retirement village, your home is your home. You can have visitors whenever you wish or bring your pet along with you.
Moving into a retirement village doesn't mean saying goodbye to all your old friends or pets. In fact, village life can often give you more time to spend with your friends and pet.
Visits from friends and family
Retirement villages often encourage family and friends to join in on the fun and are pleased for residents to have visitors.
In a retirement village, family and friends can visit at any time, and can often join in on social activities should they wish to.
Overnight stays from friends and family are often fine, too. Each village will have its own visitor policy, so it’s important to read that and speak with the community manager.
Bringing your pet
Most retirement villages today allow pets.
Often, your pet will need to be approved by your retirement village manager before they can move in with you. Speak with your community manager about this process.