Southland Express, 20 August 2009:   When Dawn Huband saw an advertisementfor a one bedroom unit at Cargill Village in June, she thought it was worth a look and next month she and husband, George, will be moving into their new home. Dawn talked George, who admittedly was a bit apprehensive at first, into checking out the Cargill premises and they were both “taken back” by what they saw. “It’s got everything we need, no maintenance issues and no security problems,”
George said. The Hubands are very active 70-year-olds and the move to Cargill Village, allows them to carry on with their daily activities and interests which include fishing, scuba diving and electronics for George, while Dawn enjoys aerobics, bridge and her walking groups. The apartment option at Cargill, which is a part of Oceania Group, enables the couple to maintain their privacy, while also being able to participate in the social activities on offer including the spacious recreational rooms and lounges within the rest home facility. The Oceania Group pride themselves on setting the standard when it comes to senior living and strive to meet the needs of their residents, something the Hubands have already experienced first hand. George said it was essential to have somewhere safe to park his boat, so Oceania Group are building him a garage and Dawn has asked for an extractor fan to be installed in the bathroom, a request that will be fulfilled. The Hubands both agree the staff at Cargill have been more than accommodating and feel the move to the apartment will provide them with a warm, safe and comfortable home where both their and their family’s
needs will be met.
“It is a great feeling to know that as we grow older here and our needs increase, we will be looked after and our families won’t have to worry about us having a fall or anything like that.”
LJ Hooker urban marketing consultant Flo Coats has been working with the Hubands and other members of the senior community to secure their new homes at Cargill and she said there are many options to suit people’s varying needs.
“From town houses, to apartments and studios, all the homes are warm and spacious and we work alongside Oceania Group to cater for the needs and desires of the residents,” Mrs Coats said. “I really enjoy going out there to show people around because it’s such a welcoming environment, with beautiful homes and views.”
For further information on Cargill Village you can contact Flo Coats on 03 211 2119.