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Housing for People with Alzheimer's
Enliven Housing provides Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) for people with Alzheimer’s disease who need specific environmental design features for safe, comfortable daily living. Our SDA homes offer calm, memory-friendly living with clear wayfinding, secure outdoor access and spaces designed to reduce anxiety and wandering risks. Our team helps make it more achievable and transparent. We’re here to help you find the right home across VIC, WA, SA, NSW and QLD.
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Enliven's SDA Housing Options for People with Alzheimer's
The right environment can reduce confusion and support remaining abilities. Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) is the NDIS funding stream for the physical home for those with extreme functional impairment or very high support needs. Enliven Housing offers thoughtfully designed properties that support people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Enliven’s SDA apartments suit people with Alzheimer’s disease who benefit from a contained, predictable environment with clear routines and nearby support access.
Features you can expect
- Self-contained one-to-two-bedroom apartments with simple, consistent layouts
- Clear sightlines and minimal corridors to reduce getting lost
- Secure entry systems preventing unsafe wandering while maintaining dignity
- Memory-supportive design with visual cues
- Close to medical services, clinics and support programs
SDA villas offer peaceful, ground-floor living with safe outdoor access. Ideal for those who benefit from gardening, fresh air and familiar domestic routines in a quieter setting.
Features you can expect:
- Single-level dwellings with logical, easy-to-navigate floor plans
- Secure, enclosed outdoor courtyards or gardens for safe wandering
- Enhanced safety features including stove auto-shutoff and tap temperature controls
- Familiar home-like design reducing institutional feel
- Located in quiet, established neighbourhoods with minimal traffic
For those who need higher supervision and benefit from social engagement, Enliven’s shared homes provide a calm, routine-based environment with compatible housemates and spaces designed to reduce agitation.
Features you can expect:
- Purpose-built homes in quiet neighbourhoods with clear daily routines
- Private bedrooms with ensuites reducing confusion about shared bathrooms
- Open-plan living areas with clear sightlines for easier supervision
- Compatible housemate matching based on stage of condition, routines and temperament
What Makes Our Alzheimer's-Friendly SDA Homes Different?
Memory-Supportive Design
- Clear wayfinding using color-coding, signage and visual cues
- Consistent layouts that reduce confusion and support independence
- Familiar, homelike design with non-institutional features
Calm, Dementia-Friendly Environments
- Reduced visual clutter and elimination of confusing patterns
- Optimised lighting with good natural light and minimal glare
Safety and Security Features
- Secure perimeters preventing unsafe wandering without feeling locked in
- Monitored entry/exit systems with dignity-preserving design
- Safety appliances including auto-shutoff features and temperature-controlled taps
Outdoor Access & Engagement
- Secure gardens and courtyards for safe outdoor time
- Safe walking paths supporting physical activity and reducing restlessness
- Therapeutic outdoor spaces encouraging engagement with nature
NDIS Housing Eligibility for Adults with Alzheimer's
To access Enliven’s specialist homes, you’ll need SDA funding in your NDIS plan. Typical eligibility criteria include:
Diagnosis: A confirmed diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease from a specialist.
Functional Impact: Significant difficulty with daily living, memory, safety awareness or self-management that standard housing cannot safely support.
SDA Category: Often qualifying for Improved Liveability or High Physical Support design categories, depending on stage and needs.
Goals: Clear NDIS goals to live safely, maintain abilities, reduce carer burden or transition from inappropriate living situations.
Evidence: A functional assessment from an Occupational Therapist, neurologist or allied health professional confirming the need for specialist environmental design and safety features.
How to Get SDA Housing for Alzheimer's Through NDIS
Ready to Find the Right Home for You or Your Loved One?
Alzheimer’s disease shouldn’t limit where or how you live. At Enliven Housing, we create homes that support memory, safety and dignity. Whether you need a secure apartment with memory-supportive design or a villa with safe outdoor access, we can help you navigate the NDIS and find a property that supports independence and gives families peace of mind.
FAQ
Can someone with Alzheimer's live alone in an SDA apartment?
With the appropriate supports, yes. Our apartments include memory-supportive design, secure entry systems and safety features like auto-shutoff appliances. However, support workers will need to visit regularly based on your NDIS plan, and family/carers should be involved in monitoring safety.
Do you provide the support workers?
No, Enliven provides the SDA housing. We don’t provide support workers or daily care services. Your support workers come from your chosen support provider, funded through a separate part of your NDIS plan (Supported Independent Living or Core supports). This separation gives you choice and control. You can choose providers with dementia expertise. If you’re unhappy with them, you can change providers without moving house.
How do I find vacancies in my city?
There are several ways to find Enliven vacancies in your area:
Contact us directly: Call or email Enliven and tell us your city or suburb, plus the stage of Alzheimer’s and specific safety needs. We’ll share current and upcoming vacancies that match your requirements.
Through your support coordinator: They can search on your behalf and help connect you with suitable memory-friendly properties.
NDIS Housing Hub: Search the free online platform by location and filter for Alzheimer’s-appropriate design categories (Improved Liveability or High Physical Support).
Ask for a property tour: Once we identify potential matches, we’ll arrange tours so you can experience the layout, safety features, and outdoor spaces in person.
We can help make the search process as clear and low-stress as possible.
What happens as Alzheimer's progresses and needs change?
Our homes are designed with progression in mind. Bathrooms accommodate increasing assistance needs, spaces allow for mobility aids and equipment and safety features adapt to changing risk levels. If physical or behavioural needs change significantly, we can discuss home modifications or whether a different property or design category would be more suitable. The goal is long-term stability with minimal disruption, as familiar environments are important for people with dementia.
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