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Care comparison checklist
LDK vs alternatives

Use our 38-point aged care comparison checklist to see how LDK care compares to residential aged care (often called nursing home care) and in-home care. When you are ready, explore the LDK care options available to you below.

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38-point aged care comparison checklist

1. Completely different model to residential aged care and in-home care
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2. A premium apartment to make your own home
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3. Nursing staff on-site 24/7 for all levels of care†
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4. Freedom of choice and control of care and services
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5. Premium quality meals cooked on-site by full-time, award-winning chefs
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6. Transparent and personalised management of care funding
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7. Couples needing care stay together**
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8. Wide variety of daily activities and events on-site that integrate and socialise people across all levels of care with all members of the village community
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9. Various events for residents, family and friends on-site, including lunches, dinners, trivia, movies, festive celebrations, etc*
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10. GP, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, allied health consultation services all available on-site*
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11. Secure dementia care
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12. Beautician, hairdresser and barber services all available on-site*
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13. Pet friendly***
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14. Maintain your own home environment with your own furniture, furnishings and decor*
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15. In-home personal cooking and laundry facilities*
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16. All levels of care on-site, including dementia, palliative and end-of-life**
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17. Emergency nursing assistance on-site 24/7†
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18. Maintain independence and control of type and time of care
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19. Eat meals whenever you want, wherever you want and with whomever you want
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20. A variety of meals from 6 dining options; restaurant, 2 cafes, bar, cook-chill meals from grocer, home-delivered room-service meals
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21. Daily social interaction and engagement with staff and other residents
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22. A vast variety of individualised supported lifestyle activities
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23. ACAT assessment not required
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24. Flexible funding options including SaH, CHSP, DVA, NDIS and private*
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25. On-site amenities including cafe, restaurant, bar, grocer, gym, theatre, dance studio, art room, dog park, playground, chapel, library, shed*
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26. Option to give family members a spare key to your apartment
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27. Family and friends free to visit and stay overnight whenever they want
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28. Visiting family and friends enjoy village recreation amenities
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29. Family free to take resident out anytime
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30. Private medical and allied health consultation room on-site
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31. Common areas are safe and secured
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32. Full access to use mobility equipment safely throughout the village
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33. Concierge services and reception desk
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34. In-home professional IT support and maintenance and facilities assistance*
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35. Dog park on-site***
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36. Pets welcome to stay or visit***
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37. Pet therapy from other residents’ pets***
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38. Peace of mind that there is immediate access to medical attention on-site, you/your parent is not alone or isolated, and is always safe and secure
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Notes:
Residential Aged Care – refers to Government funded, residential aged care homes in the ACT
† Denotes services could be obtained at-home through Support-at-Home and private funding
* Based on the collective of services available
** Denotes further conditions and qualifications for delivery of that service at-home or in residential aged care
*** Some residential aged care homes in the ACT are pet friendly and/or allow pet therapy

Living options

Our care apartments

Explore our one bedroom care apartments across Greenway Views and Amberfield in Canberra. Each apartment offers a private home with access to personalised 24/7 care, village services and thoughtfully designed accessibility features, including strong handrails and easy-to-navigate spaces.

Specific layouts and features are subject to availability and may differ from the examples shown.

Amberfield dementia cottage lounge room

Dementia Cottages
Amberfield

The dementia cottages at Amberfield are secure, purpose-designed homes for people living with memory loss. They feature shared living and dining spaces, private rooms with their own bathrooms, and a safe garden that residents can enjoy freely. Clear layouts, familiar finishes and calm interiors support comfort, routine and independence, with registered nurses and personalised care available 24 hours a day.

Open plan living in one bedroom care apartment at Greenway Views

One Bedroom (Building C)
Greenway Views

This one bedroom apartment at Greenway Views is a thoughtfully designed home, which features warm, light filled interiors, a private balcony with village views and a well appointed kitchen. A spacious bedroom and fully accessible bathroom provide comfort and ease in daily living, supported by personalised 24/7 care delivered with Love, Decency and Kindness.
Featured apartment located in The Cotter Building.

Open Plan Studio Apartments in the Evans Building at Greenway Views

Open Plan (Building E)
Greenway Views

Step inside our open-plan studio apartments at Greenway Views. These thoughtfully designed homes combine contemporary style with practicality, featuring light-filled interiors, quality finishes and clever use of space to create a comfortable, easy-to-manage home.
Featured apartment located in Evans Building.

Amberfield care apartment kitchen

One Bedroom Apartment (Care)
Amberfield

Located near the care team, each apartment is designed with wide spaces for easy wheelchair access and sturdy support rails that blend seamlessly into the design. Enjoy the privacy of your own apartment with spacious living areas, a modern kitchenette and a private ensuite. Surrounded by a caring community and professional support, you can live independently with the confidence that help is always nearby.
Layouts, outlooks and finishes may vary from the apartments featured here.

One-bedroom apartment — Greenway Views, Cotter Building

One Bedroom (Building C)
Greenway Views

Step inside our Greenway Views apartments and experience modern retirement living at its finest. Each residence has been thoughtfully designed for comfort, connection and independence, with open-plan layouts, quality finishes and abundant natural light.
Featured apartment located in Cotter Building.

Book a tour

See LDK’s aged care at Greenway Views or Amberfield

Understanding the differences between care models is an important step. Seeing LDK care in action is the next one.

To book a tour or ask any questions, please call our team on 1300 535 000.

We’d love to show you how aged care done right could make a world of difference for you or your loved one.

Living with connection, comfort and onsite care

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    Tuggeranong, ACT

    Greenway Views

    LDK’s first purpose-built seniors’ living village in Canberra. In the heart of Tuggeranong, it combines vibrant community life, state-of-the-art amenities, and 24/7 personalised care, all under one roof.

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  • Amberfield aerial view
    Weston Creek, ACT

    Amberfield

    LDK’s newest Canberra village, purpose-built for comfort, connection and care. Every detail is designed for living well, with the confidence of lifelong support.

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