Resident Stories

Lifelong friends Fran and Lyn decided it would be a good idea to retire together in a side-by-side duplex at Catalina Village so they could look after each other as they grow older.

Making a move at 84 was not what Heather anticipated, but became everything she was looking for.

John and Carolyn looked at 24 other retirement homes before they chose Catalina and couldn’t be happier with their decision. They don’t just like it, they love it.

Mick and Julie found a lifestyle that blends independence, community and activity at Catalina Village, offering them the perfect balance and purpose for their retirement years.

John and Wendy knew they needed a change when John’s Parkinson’s worsened. They found the perfect fit in Catalina – a peaceful, wheelchair-friendly community offering both independence and support.

Room for a boat and caravan for new residents Pam and Martin

Dancing duo finds the secret mix to an ideal retirement: serenity, travel and love