Review of community facilities in Australian retirement villages: a content analysis

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dc.contributor.authorXia, B.
dc.contributor.authorSkitmore, M.
dc.contributor.authorZuo, J.
dc.contributor.authorBuys, L.
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractFacilities in retirement villages form a supportive environment for older residents. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the provision of these facilities in retirement villages, which are regarded as a viable accommodation option for the increasing ageing population in Australia.A content analysis of facilities in 124 retirement villages operated by 22 developers in Queensland and South Australia was conducted.The most widely provided facilities are community centres, libraries, barbeque facilities, hairdressers/salons and billiards/snooker/pool tables. Commercial operators provide more facilities than not-for-profit organisations, and larger retirement villages normally have more facilities due to the economies of scale involved.The results of the study provide a useful reference for providing facilities within retirement villages that may support the quality lifestyles of older residents.
dc.description.statementofresponsibilityBo Xia, Martin Skitmore, Jian Zuo, Laurie Buys
dc.identifier.citationAustralasian Journal on Ageing, 2015; 34(3):144-148
dc.identifier.doi10.1111/ajag.12153
dc.identifier.issn1440-6381
dc.identifier.issn1741-6612
dc.identifier.orcidZuo, J. [0000-0002-8279-9666]
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2440/108129
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherWiley
dc.rights© 2014 ACOTA
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12153
dc.subjectAgeing population; Australia; content analysis; facility; retirement village
dc.titleReview of community facilities in Australian retirement villages: a content analysis
dc.typeJournal article
pubs.publication-statusPublished

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