At BaptistCare George Forbes House, it's a welcome home.

Designed with a people-first approach, George Forbes House is located in the city of Queanbeyan boasting sweeping views of the surrounding countryside and offers easy access to the nation's capital. At George Forbes House, you will enjoy peaceful, spacious grounds, and quaint courtyards where you can relax with friends and family.

We also have an aviary and fishpond adding to the tranquil atmosphere. The country comfort continues inside, where 85 generously sized rooms provide plenty of natural light, ample storage space, built-in wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom.

Two wings are dedicated to top-quality dementia care within a secure environment. The aged care home has never worked around an itinerary; it works around you. You’re invited to enjoy the convenience of an on-site hairdresser, library, podiatrist, physiotherapist, and regular trips and church services. Or you may prefer to relax and take in the beauty and peace of the local grounds.

Lifestyle at George Forbes House:

At George Forbes House, you can enjoy an engaging lifestyle with a wide range of leisure activities catered to your interests, helping you to stay physically, mentally, and socially active.

• Palliative Care
• Respite Care
• Ageing In Place
• Library
• Social Outings & Bus Trips
• Specialist Health Services
• Hairdressing Salon
• Secure Support for People Living with Dementia
  
  

Please leave us an enquiry for further details.

BaptistCare Retirement Villages: Locations, Costs, Care & Lifestyle 

Last updated: June 2026 
Reviewed by Villages.com.au team 

BaptistCare is a not-for-profit Christian-based care provider offering retirement living, residential aged care, home care and community services. Here we explain BaptistCare’s retirement village locations, living options, costs, support services and key considerations, helping you compare BaptistCare communities on villages.com.au and choose the right retirement living option. 

About BaptistCare 

BaptistCare is a leading not-for-profit Christian-based care organisation that has supported older Australians and people living with disadvantage since 1944. 

In March 2025, BaptistCare NSW, ACT and WA, Baptcare in VIC, TAS and SA, and Baptist Care SA united to form a single national provider of integrated care and services. 

According to BaptistCare, the merged organisation now employs more than 12,000 people, is supported by 700 volunteers and supports more than 38,000 customers across NSW, the ACT, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia. 

For retirement living searches on BaptistCare and villages.com.au, the most relevant village locations are currently presented across NSW, ACT and WA. 

BaptistCare Retirement Village Locations 

BaptistCare retirement living locations on villages.com.au include communities across New South Wales, the ACT/border region and Western Australia. 

These locations include large metropolitan villages, regional retirement communities and sites that may be co-located with aged care or home care services. 

Availability, prices, dwelling numbers and services vary by village, so please check the individual villages.com.au listing before enquiring. 

Living Options at BaptistCare 

BaptistCare offers retirement living as part of a broader care and support model. 

BaptistCare states that in most villages, a dedicated Care Facilitator works with the village team to support health, social care and spiritual wellbeing. 

Aged care access should not be assumed at every village; you should confirm the care services available at the specific BaptistCare community they are considering. 

What Does It Cost to Live in a BaptistCare Village? 

The cost of living in a BaptistCare retirement village depends on the village, state, home type, contract model, available services and current vacancies. 

BaptistCare promotes flexible financing options and says its retirement village contracts are transparent, with no hidden costs. 

Several BaptistCare village pages state that residents will have to pay a departure fee when leaving the village, so this should be checked before signing. 

Before committing, seek independent legal and financial advice so you understand entry costs, ongoing charges, departure fees and any optional care or support costs. 

Lifestyle & Amenities 

BaptistCare retirement villages are designed for low-maintenance living, community connection and support as needs change. 

Depending on the village, villages.com.au listings mention features such as on-site managers, resident committees, medical alert systems, CCTV security, hairdressers, cafes, village buses, beauty salons, vegetable gardens, community TV, high-speed broadband and walkable access to shops or transport. 

• Low-maintenance retirement living 

• Community activities and social connection 

• Resident committees in many communities 

• Village buses in selected villages 

• Cafes, salons or hairdressers in selected villages 

• Home care and aged care pathways where available 

Amenities differ by village, so please compare individual BaptistCare listings instead of assuming every community offers the same facilities. 

Pros and Cons of BaptistCare Retirement Villages 

Is BaptistCare Right for You? 

BaptistCare may be suitable if you: 

• Want a retirement village in NSW, ACT/border areas or WA 

• Prefer a not-for-profit Christian-based care provider 

• Want low-maintenance living with social connection 

• Value access to home care or aged care pathways if needs change 

• Are comparing villages with amenities such as village buses, cafes, salons or resident committees 

BaptistCare may be less suitable if you: 

• Want a purely private lifestyle resort operator 

• Need guaranteed residential aged care placement immediately 

• Want to avoid retirement village departure fees entirely 

• Prefer to compare only operators with a single-state footprint 

How to Enquire or Book a Tour 

To compare BaptistCare retirement villages, browse BaptistCare listings on villages.com.au and open the individual village pages that match your preferred location. 

Check current availability, price, home type, contract notes, departure fee information, care co-location, amenities and enquiry options. You can also contact BaptistCare directly to ask about tours, contracts, flexible financing and care services. 

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