Nursing Home

Most people do not want to think about nursing home care while still relatively healthy and independent; they tend to leave it until an emergency forces them to face the issue. Planning ahead for the later years means family won’t have to make important decisions on the run.

• Talk things over with family while still able to do so.
• Be involved in the decision about where and how you'd like to live if you can no longer look after yourself.
• Once an ACAT assessment confirms your eligibility for subsidised nursing care, put your name on OzPol's list.

The Facility

The nursing home facility will be a modern purpose-built complex for predominantly culturally and linguistically diverse elderly. The needs of our residents are the core principle of our facility. All amenities and services are designed to meet the residents' needs.

The nursing home will accommodate 120 permanent residents - 50 high care and 70 low care (which includes 20 dementia specific rooms) - and will offer bright, spacious, comfortable and relaxed living within a warm and friendly environment.

The complex will include 20 independent living units, multi-denominational chapel, two motel rooms for visiting family, and an on-site maintenance manager's unit.

Other features of the facility:

• The common areas will be well maintained and easy to access. The corridors will be wide enough for trolleys, wheelchairs and/or a mobility scooter.
• There will be a service corridor for delivery of meals to the various dining rooms as well as for laundry services.
• Resident may have own doctor visit or may see OzPol's contracted medical professionals.
• If the resident's care needs increase over time, they can move from low-level to high-level care within the same facility - "Ageing in Place".
• Visitors will be welcomed at any time. The nursing home will participate in the Community Visitors Scheme.
• Extra Service will be available to residents in high care.

The Rooms

All rooms will be fitted with built-in wardrobes. Residents will be encouraged to bring their own furniture and personal possessions; this will increase their sense of safety and familiarity.

• All are single rooms with ensuites. They are large enough and can be shared with a spouse.
• The rooms are airy and have large windows.
• There is a connection for a phone, a TV, and computer internet access.

The Staff

• The staff will be compassionate, caring and gentle with the older people.
• There will be ample staff on duty during the night.
• There will be a nurse on call 24-hours.
• All staff will be specially trained to cater for residents with dementia.

Individual Needs

• There will be in-house church services and/or visiting clergy.
• The majority of residents will be from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• There will be activities for people who are not mobile

Activities

• There will be a qualified diversional therapist on staff who will facilitate the leisure and lifestyle needs of residents.
• Outings will be organised, facilities will be provided for craft, choir, dancing or theatre activities.
• Fitness routines will be put into place.

Food

• The food will be nutritious, appetising and more than sufficient.
• It will be freshly cooked on the premises.
• Fruit and snacks will be freely available
• Special dietary needs may be discussed.

The complex is due for completion mid 2010, however the independent living units may be purchased off the plan. For further enquiries please contact us.