Family-Friendly Design: Welcoming Visitors and Shared Spaces at HillView Care

At every stage of life, family is important, but as we grow older, it becomes even more important. If you have a loved one living at one of our Gold Coast aged care homes, we want you to always feel welcome and keep your connections alive. 

The atmosphere and physical design of an aged care home can play a huge role in how people feel, creating an environment where people feel at ease and comfortable. Here at HillView Care, our family-friendly design is a key part of ensuring residents feel connected, supported, and surrounded by love, with spaces that welcome families, friends, and moments together.

Why do family-friendly spaces matter in residential aged care? 

Shared spaces help residents build bonds, reduce isolation, and enjoy visitors more comfortably. When a space feels warm and welcoming, family and friends feel safe and accommodated, whereas clinical, impersonal spaces can sometimes create distance and discourage connection. Simple design choices have given us the ability to support both emotional well-being and make visiting easier. 

Discover our spaces in Merrimac and Ashmore

Residents and their visitors have plenty of space to catch up at both our Gold Coast aged care homes. We have comfortable lounge areas, light-filled dining rooms, private nooks and beautiful gardens to stroll through in the sunshine. 

Each space is designed to feel less institutional and more like home, warm, calm and familiar. It’s all about the small details, like soft lighting, cozy seats and an environment that encourages people to relax and connect.

Making life easier for visiting

There are plenty of ways we make it easier for visitors, including providing enough parking, clear signage, and making everything accessible throughout our two Gold Coast care homes. We have multi-use spaces that give families and residents the perfect space to celebrate, catch up over a board game or just spend time over the weekend. 

Our Merrimac cafe, Cafe Lily, also offers a selection of hot and cold drinks, cakes and slices and home-cooked meals, located within the beautiful gardens. 

The importance of real connection

There are times when you and your loved ones need privacy, and we have plenty of spaces for intimate conversations and private moments. Our spaces are great for the whole family, too. Just another way we make visitors feel more comfortable at HillView Care. 

Experience HillView Care for yourself

At HillView Care, we believe aged care should feel like home, and of course, a place where our residents and their loved ones can share special moments in spaces that are inviting, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. 

Our family-friendly approach means we value emotional well-being and connection just as much as providing physical comfort for our residents. Whether it’s a quiet catch-up, a family celebration, or just a stroll through our gorgeous gardens, we invite you to experience the warmth of HillView Care for yourself. Book a tour today!