High Care & Dementia Care
Accommodation in a high care residential facility, sometimes referred to as a nursing home, typically requires the payment of a weekly service fee and, in certain cases, an accommodation charge. These amounts vary amongst providers, are subject of income and asset testing and are subject to determination by Commonwealth Government legislation (see Admission & Fees for further details of Royal Freemasons charges).
Like residents in low care accommodation, high care residents enjoy their own bedroom, bathroom and access to shared facilities such as lounges, dining rooms and other shared spaces. Bedrooms and communal spaces are fully furnished, bedding is supplied, clothing washed and dried, with essential toiletries, cleaning services and all meals provided. All maintenance of buildings and gardens is taken care of and there are recreation activities offered, which include regular outings.
Additionally, the range of personal care services available is greatly enhanced and is provided depending on the needs of each individual resident. These may include assistance with the activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, going to the toilet, eating, dressing, mobility aides, maintaining continence or managing incontinence, rehabilitation support, medication management and assistance in obtaining medical services and access to specific therapeutic services.
Most residential high care facilities typically include a separate and secure dementia wing, where specially trained staff support and care for those suffering the effects of memory loss, confusion and cognitive disorder.
Royal Freemasons operate four residential aged care facilities.
Centennial Lodge, Wantirna South
Home to 75 residents, including 30 accommodated in a secure dementia wing and 24 accommodated in Windsor House, a premium extra service wing
Colbran Lodge, Melbourne
A secure home to 32 residents requiring specialist dementia care
Darvall Lodge, Noble Park
Home to 72 general care residents
Gregory Lodge, Flemington
Home to 73 residents, including 15 accommodated in a secure dementia wing
Our facilities all achieved a perfect score at their last accreditation assessment, meeting all 44 requirements of the Commonwealth Government's Aged Care Accreditation Standards.
As the Commonwealth Government subsidises much of the cost associated with the provision of residential high care, regional Aged Care Assessment Services (ACAS) determine eligibility for admission. Royal Freemasons are unable to accept admissions unless an ACAS assessment has been made and they have determined that high level residential care is required. An ACAS assessment can be arranged through your own doctor or community health centre.
