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Arcadia Retirement Villages: Communities, Care and Locations Across Western Australia and Victoria

Arcadia offers independent retirement living with more than 25 years' experience and ten communities across Western Australia and Victoria. Find an Arcadia community near you below, or read on for costs, care details and what sets Arcadia apart. This page gathers the main points a person considering a move would want to understand first, so you can decide whether to make contact and ask your own questions.

Quick facts

About Arcadia

Arcadia began with a single village and has grown into a network that spans Western Australia and Victoria. Every community is independent living, and you can choose from houses, apartments and villas. Apartments are found at some communities. For many people that range of home types matters, because it lets you choose the size and style of home that suits the way you like to live.

Residents own or lease their home. Arcadia takes care of structural repairs, external painting programs and front gardens, so your weekends are yours. Owning or leasing is a different path from renting, so it is worth thinking about how it fits your own plans and finances, and talking it through with family or a trusted adviser if that would help. Amenities and activities vary by community, which gives each one its own character. Visiting in person and asking what is on offer at the village you are considering is the best way to see what suits you.

Arcadia has held Retirement Living Code of Conduct certification for five consecutive years. The Code is the retirement living industry's own voluntary code, setting standards for how operators treat residents, and Arcadia staff are trained in all aspects of it. That tells you how you can expect to be treated. Arcadia Group, a privately owned family business based in Western Australia, owns and runs every community. If who is behind a village matters to you, ask Arcadia directly when you make contact, and keep any answers in writing so you can refer back to them later.

Costs & fees

For a current price, call Arcadia directly on 1300889835 or enquire through the listing for the community you're interested in. When you call, it helps to have a short list of questions ready, and to ask for anything about fees and payments to be explained in plain terms. It is also a good idea to ask what is included and what is not, so that nothing about the arrangement comes as a surprise after you have decided. Comparing the answers against your own budget is the simplest way to judge whether a home is right for you.

Care & lifestyle services

Arcadia's communities are independent living, designed so you can age in place and stay independent for longer in your own home. When you need more help, Arcadia connects you with independent, qualified community care providers for meals, personal care, cleaning and laundry. Thinking ahead about the support you might want in future is sensible for anyone choosing a new home, and it is far easier to do before you move than after.

Villages have no serviced apartments; Rylands provides on-site care, so at most communities the focus is on the support you arrange at home. Homes have space to add mobility aids, and help with everyday tasks such as showering, meal preparation and medication reminders can come to you while you stay put. If you already know you will want care on site, keep that in mind when comparing villages, and ask each one what it offers.

Shared spaces at some communities include a clubhouse, a café, a swimming pool and a bowling green, which give neighbours easy places to meet. The mix varies from community to community. Shared spaces like these can make it easier to build connections with the people around you, and a visit will show you which village feels most like home.

What makes Arcadia different

Arcadia gives you choice. Ten communities across two states offer a spread of locations, and you can choose between houses, apartments and villas, all with one operator. An upfront breakdown of all costs is published for you to read before you decide, so you know what living in a community involves.

More than 1,200 residents call Arcadia home. Taking your time, asking questions and comparing more than one option will help you feel confident in whatever you decide.

Last updated: October 2026.