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Living Well Retirement Villages: Communities, Care and Locations

Living Well offers rental retirement living at one community in Victoria. Find a Living Well community near you below, or read on for costs, care details and what sets Living Well 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 Living Well

Living Well runs one retirement village in Victoria, made up of 75 villa units. It is built for independent living, and you can choose a unit furnished or unfurnished. For many people that choice matters, because it lets you decide how much of your own furniture to bring with you and how much to leave behind.

Residents rent their home. Home-style cooked meals are served Monday to Friday, with takeaway meals on weekends and public holidays. That leaves your days free for family, friends and your own interests. Renting rather than buying is a different path from the one many retirement villages offer, so it is worth thinking about how it fits your own plans and finances. Talk it through with family or a trusted adviser if that would help, and take the time you need before you commit to anything.

The Living Well at Bendigo business name is registered to The Trustee for Bendigo Village Services Trust. If the details of who is behind a village matter to you, ask the village directly when you make contact, and keep any answers in writing so you can refer back to them later.

Costs & fees

Your cost is a low fortnightly rent that covers the villa unit, hot water and all meals, and it is manageable on the pension alone. For a current price, call Living Well directly on 03 5454 2800 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 rent and payments to be explained in plain terms. Comparing the answers against your own budget is the simplest way to judge whether a home is right for you. It is also a good idea to ask what the rent covers and what it does not, so that nothing about the arrangement comes as a surprise after you have decided.

Care & lifestyle services

Living Well is independent living, so you stay in your own home and keep running your own day. When you need support, you arrange healthcare through local providers or government-funded home services, and Living Well acts as a first point of contact and gives assistance in emergencies. 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.

There is no on-site aged care or nursing care, so the focus is on keeping you independent in your own home for longer. You can bring the help you choose to your door as your needs change. If you already know you will want care on site, keep that in mind when comparing villages, and ask each one what it offers.

Landscaped grounds give you room to wander, and communal dining and function rooms are there for shared meals and get-togethers with neighbours. Security gates add to the sense of a secure village. Shared spaces like these can make it easier to build connections with the people around you, while your own villa still leaves room for time on your own.

What makes Living Well different

Living Well is one of the few affordable rental retirement options in Victoria, which keeps a comfortable retirement within reach. Your rent includes more than a home: monthly breakfast packs and a weekly fruit box, milk and bread arrive alongside your meals. There are also no exit fees when you leave, though you need to give 28 days' notice in writing or by email. For someone who wants flexibility, terms like these are worth reading closely, and worth comparing with the terms offered by other villages you are considering. Ask for them in writing, and check anything you are unsure about before you sign.

Living Well holds a 4.4-star rating from 20 online customer reviews. A rating like this is one useful signal among several, and a call or an enquiry is a sensible way to find out whether the village is the right fit. Taking your time, asking questions and comparing more than one option will help you feel confident in whatever you decide.

Last updated: October 2026.