Trend about residential project for senior citizens seems to be viral at the moment as the nation is moving towards aging society. Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc, an experienced company in healthcare industry, launches an exemplary project to answer this need named “Jin Wellbeing County,” which comprises 13 seven-storey condominiums sprawled on 140-rai landscape. This is a retreat specifically designed for the elderly, with lush expansive park to rejuvenate, numerous facilities to exercise, healthcare service to check up, and even a chance to earn income after retirement. One-bedroom unit offers a space up to 43 square metres at 3.69 million baht. If a senior member is part of your family, it’s worthwhile to check this review out.
(Reviewed: 29 November 2017)
Project Name: Jin Wellbeing County
Developer: Managed by Premiere Home Healthcare Co., Ltd. under Thonburi Healthcare Group Plc.
Address: Phahonyothin Rd, Klong 1, Klong Luang, Pathum Thani
Website: www.jinwellbeing.com
Call: 062 802 9999
Project Area: 140 rai
Project Type: 13 low-rise buildings (7 storeys) with 1,380 units (approx. 120 units per building)
Facilities: Fitness, Swimming Pool, Game Room, Mini Theatre and Karaoke, Prayer Room, Recreation and Multipurpose Room, First Aid Room, Planting Area, Playground, Outdoor Activity Space, Jogging Track, Bike Lane, Wheelchair Lane, Cabana by the Creek, Stone Path for Foot Massage, Lagoon, Park for Pets, Healthcare Service
Elevators: 2 elevators per building (ratio 60:1)
Parking: 200 cars
Construction Progress: Started around December 2017, expected completion around November 2018 (Phase 1 only)
Selling Rate: 30% or 494 units out of 6 available buildings (data on review date)
Ownership type: Freehold (with title deed)
Maintenance Fees: 60 Baht/Sq.m./Month
Service Fee: 1,500 Baht/Month
Starting Price: 3.69 MB
Average Price/Sq.m.: 84,000 Baht
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Unit Type
1-Bedroom 43 – 46 Sq.m.
2-Bedroom 63 – 66 Sq.m.
Bathroom for elders at Jin Wellbeing County
concept
Jin Wellbeing County is designed under the concept “New Residential Concept in Retirement,” which put a heavy focus on the wellbeing of senior residents. With developer’s over 40 years of experiences in healthcare industry, the project offers a holistic healthcare service including general clinic, emergency nursing, physical therapy, follow-up treatment, meal plan by nutritionist, let alone other features of the facilities. And this medical aspect is just one of many elders’ assistances at Jin Wellbeing County.
Jin Wellbeing County’s master plan
Project’s site before construction
Jin Wellbeing County sits on a rectangular 140-rai land, with a vast garden located between residential area and hospital – a soothing view many units enjoy. Some other units enjoy a view of large lake on the other side instead – most units are facing either north or south direction to avoid direct sunlight. Despite the absence of nearby high-rise buildings at the moment which could block the view, many units are facing each other across the buildings; hence, fore more privacy, units facing outward are a better option.
Indoor Facilities
Outdoor Facilities
Healthcare Service
Facilities at Jin Wellbeing Country are numerous and well-thought-out to support aging residents. Besides the expansive park which makes up 50% of the entire area (140 rai), there’re Clubhouses located at the centre featuring basic activities such as fitness, swimming pool, and jogging track. What’s really special is the inclusion of therapeutic facilities like clinic around the clock, stone path for foot massage, wheelchair lane, planting area, prayer room, and hydrotherapy pool. And the most interesting one would be the smart wrist band that comes with a tracking system to locate where the wearers (senior residents) are, for medics to come rescue promptly in case of emergency.
Unit Type
Plan Type A: 1–Bedroom 43 Sq.m.
Plan Type B: 2–Bedroom 63 Sq.m.
The interior design and material (by Cira Architects) are fully furnished and centred around the wellbeing and safety of the residents. This includes automated lighting in the bathroom and emergency button at the toilet, electronic wardrobe that descends the clothe rail for convenient reach (for 2-Bedroom), and grab bars in the bathroom to support senior members when walking. Unit layout is also highly adaptable where furniture and equipment for seniors can be installed later on.
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Type C: 1-Bedroom 46 Sq.m.
Kitchen, the first zone to meet, displays simplicity in its design. The colours of upper and lower cabinets express humbleness and sense of caring
The countertop is high-gloss material which helps cleaning easier. The sink and hob are the main elements. The lowest drawer on the right picture might be a little too low for elders to reach
Next from the kitchen is the dining area, and the opposite is a place for refrigerator
Modern 2-seater dining table with rich blue wall behind
Next to the dining area is a spacious living room with a closet to store clothes or household equipment
Movable furniture in the living room partially lid by the nearby window
The back of living room is the bedroom, compatible with a king-sized bed, with a sliding door to the balcony on the side
The bedroom can share the space with the living room by sliding the partition to the right, or enclose for more privacy
You can install a washing machine (size 60×60 cm. either front-loaded or top-loaded) on the balcony. The aluminum-framed transparent sliding door comes with manual lock
The unit has an en-suite bathroom (you need to walk into the bedroom to use the bathroom) with a wardrobe located close by for the convenience of the senior residents
The bathroom is designed with a floor drain at the entrance, grab bars at specific points, and an emergency device for safety at the toilet
The shower area comes with a seat and easy-to-reach shower. The drain is designed neatly into the floor.
Show Unit Type F: 2-Bedroom 66 Sq.m.
The first zone is a small bedroom compatible with a single bed. The opposite side are shelves and space for a washing machine
The common bathroom is just the opposite of the bedroom
Aluminum handle and threshold of the common bathroom
The common bathroom features toilet, basin area, and shower area with glass partition
Next is a spacious dining area where a 4-seater dining table fits in and still leaves plenty of room for walk around
There’s a wooden partition separating the first zone and the rest of the unit. Kitchen is the first zone of this section, outfitted with L-shaped counters and well-lit by the windows
The main bedroom is on the side of the dining area, and can be zoned with partition for privacy
Beyond the dining area is the living room surrounded by full-height windows (not overheated as the unit faces north/south direction). The yellow carpet helps livens up the mood of the space
Cosy bedroom and wooden wardrobe
The bedroom is connected to the balcony on one side
The other side is a walk-in closet that leads to the en-suite bathroom. The wardrobe has a special function that lowers its clothe rail for senior residents to reach with ease
There’re also shelves and drawers for storing bedding or pillows
The en-suite bathroom’s lighting turns on/off automatically as you enter or leave the room (provided in 2-bedroom units only)
The toilet is installed in a commodious space and functioned by button or remote control. There’re grab bar and emergency device on the side to assist elders
The shower area has no partition but a long seat. The drain is designed into the ground as shown in the picture
The shower comes with three flowing types and is installed at moderate height for elders to reach with ease
Jin Wellbeing County is located on Phahonyothin Road, a short distance past Future Park Rangsit. The neighbourhood is quite quiet and consists of small community areas, retails and local restaurants. The coming of SRT Dark Red Line and upcoming renovations of department stores in the vicinity could prompt this zone to be more lively in the approaching future.
Transportation
If you want to reach Don Muang International Airport, there’s a U-turn just 3.5 kilometres from the project entrance. For public transportation, buses no. 39, 510, and 520 usually pass a community area near the project. A few years ahead there will be SRT Dark Red Line (around 6 km. from the project) that takes passengers across Bangkok city.
Lifestyle Amenities
Future Park Rangsit is a prominent department store in this area that recently has undergone renovation; it’s only a 5-minute drive to reach from the project. For grocery shopping, Talaad Thai (6-minute drive away) is a place you must once visit; the place has all kinds of fresh agricultural products including vegetables, fruits, meats, seafood, processed foods, flowers, and even pet products. Jin Wellbeing County’s surroundings also comprises a notable school like Bangkok University, a golf course, and several hospitals such as Phatara-Thonburi Hospital, PatRangsit Hospital, and Thammasat University Hospital.
Safety at Jin Wellbeing County
Road in front of the project
During the day cars usually travel at fast speed; be cautious when leaving the project. At night, though the number of cars are sparse, be extra careful especially if the road is insufficiently lit (some motorcycle could run with lights turned off). Be wary of people at the nearby commercial buildings as well, especially if you come by walk at night.
Despite the focus on senior citizens’ wellbeing, the project is also practical for investment, whether by buying, selling, or leasing. With the coming of SRT Dark Red Line and some megaprojects, the property value is poised to increase through time. However, a short-term speculation might not be ideal here as there’re over 1,380 units available. The price is pretty worthy considering the benefits of all facilities, and the potential price the property could reach several years from now.
*There’s no other project in the same segment in this area for benchmarking
Who is Jin Wellbeing County’s target group?
The country is becoming an aging society in the near future and Jin Wellbeing County provides all the senior citizens’ needs to be met at that time in rigorous fashion. The long experiences of developer in healthcare industry has brought this project a professional healthcare service to ensure the wellbeing of all elders, and it doesn’t require a deep pocket to receive this privilege all year round. Of course, this is only one of many aspects adding to an ideal retirement living; there’s an expansive park which takes half of the entire landscape (140 rai) where residents can breathe fresh air or stroll amid nature, and clubhouse with countless activities to keep their body and soul alive. One of the highlights includes a chance for retirees to engage in classes such as cooking, music, arts and crafts, dance, and more, and actually earn income by sharing knowledge among friends.
Interior design is spacious and simple (1-bedroom with a 2-seater dining table doesn’t look cramped at all) and features elements that assist the elderly such as grab bars and emergency device in the bathroom. 2-bedroom unit comes with more innovation including the bathroom’s automated lighting and the wardrobe’s clothe rail that descends automatically upon pushing the button (for elders to reach with ease). What everyone would inevitably appreciate is the fact that units are fully furnished.
Despite the focus on senior citizens, Jin Wellbeing County is also ideal for investment, whether by buying, selling, or leasing – especially with the coming of SRT Dark Red Line and several megaprojects that could significantly increase the project value. After all, this is not a project for short-term speculation as there’re up to 1,380 units available.
Don’t mistake that this project is only for retirees or elderly citizens, Jin Wellbeing County, in fact, is a project you should buy before retirement. You can buy it when you’re officially retired, but wouldn’t it be more cost-saving to do it now if that time is just several years ahead.
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