As more older adults relocate to retirement living communities to continue living independently, the sector is shifting beyond property management towards providing care, wellbeing, and support services. Understanding how to support health and wellbeing in ways that align with residents’ preferences and lived experiences is therefore critical to consistent, high-quality practice. This presentation reports findings from three co‑design workshops with 87 residents and active living coordinators across three Melbourne retirement villages. The workshops explored what health and wellbeing means to residents and what supports or hinders participation, using prompts informed by the Capability, Opportunity, and Motivation model of Behaviour (COM‑B). Data were analysed using content analysis. Residents described health and wellbeing as multi-dimensional (e.g., physical health, independence and autonomy, relationships, safety, mental wellbeing, enjoyment) and identified enablers and barriers to engagement including communal area accessibility (e.g., acoustics and design), hearing and vision challenges, transport, caring responsibilities, confidence, and social dynamics. These findings informed the development of a holistic, strengths-based Lifestyle Framework for Retirement Living, organised around five key contributors to health and wellbeing that can be enacted and supported in the village (HEART): Helping residents through life’s transitions; Education and lifelong learning; Activities in age‑friendly spaces and amenities; Relationships and connections; and Tailored support and services. The resident sits at the centre of the framework (“our why”), supported by organisational implementation and evaluation mechanisms. The framework provides a practical, resident centred structure to guide consistent, evidence informed practice across retirement living communities, supporting wellbeing, participation, and meaningful ageing in place.