“Eldercare Goodwood is a leading example of how the sector can meet the evolving needs of our ageing population, and I congratulate all involved in making this exceptional site a reality,” said Minister Butler.

Chief Executive Jane Pickering said Eldercare Goodwood is the new standard in aged care.

“We are creating the benchmark for innovative, sustainable design and a model of care to support the care and wellbeing needs of a rapidly ageing cohort who expect to age well, remain connected to community and are environmentally aware,” said Ms Pickering.

The 100-bed aged care residence showcases some of the highest-tech safety features, best-practice model of care and luxury features, including a full-time concierge, baby grand piano in the foyer, gym, beauty salon and glass conservatory.

The $40 million site has been purpose-designed with meticulous detail from the ground up by leading South Australian aged care provider Eldercare.

It is a state-of-the-art facility that aims to meet the growing demand for modern, high-quality aged care from an increasing tide of ageing Baby Boomers, who have more discerning expectations and are prepared to invest in ageing well.

At Eldercare Goodwood, all rooms are fitted with voice-assist technology, smart TVs with family-connect capabilities, 4D-radar technology for fall-detection and alert notifications, and inbuilt ceiling mounted electronic track and hoist systems for the comfort and safety of residents and staff.

Each of the spacious 100 resident suites have a garden or courtyard view, ensuite and most feature a kitchenette, with in-room tea and coffee making facilities.

Adopting the small-household model of aged care, as recommended by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, Eldercare Goodwood is designed with four wings of 25 residential suites, clustered into six to seven suites for more personalised care.

Each residential wing is its own neighborhood and includes a large servery and central living and dining areas, with reading nooks and light-filled activity spaces, for social connection. The wings have been named after prominent South Australian women Julia Gillard, Dame Roma Mitchell, Lucy Daw, Augusta Zadow, and Nancy Atkinson.

Back-end services (such as food preparation, laundry, waste management, delivery of goods and maintenance) are located in the basement, keeping domestic duties separated from the residential wings, with quick access staff-service lifts improving efficiency and flow so more time is spent with residents.

Eldercare Goodwood is also setting new standards in sustainability as the first residential aged care facility in Australia to receive a Six Star Green Star Design Review rating from the Green Building Council of Australia and is on track to receive a Six Star Green Star Design and As Built rating.

Environmental features include storm water collection and reuse, solar panels and design elements like quality insulation, double glazed windows and natural ventilation. Extensive gardens have been designed to take advantage of sun and shade.

View the gallery below for photos of the official opening event.