Anglicare Melva McDonald Lodge

Melva McDonald Lodge is located within Anglicare’s Rooty Hill Retirement Living Village. Since opening in 2019, Melva McDonald Lodge has been welcomed into the local community and is home to 90 residents. Incorporating innovative dementia design principles, it features pleasant outdoor spaces and is within walking distance of transport and shops.

Person-centred care is at the forefront of this home’s design with private en suite bathrooms, care within dedicated groups and dementia-friendly spaces. The innovative building design incorporates a ‘village-feel Main Street’, with shopfronts for services including a hairdresser and café.

Melva McDonald Lodge has a dedicated lifestyle team to provide regular activities for residents. This team also facilitates our Rhythm of Life® program, giving residents a choice in how they spend their day from meals to activities, outings and more.

Enhanced Dining Experience

- Hot cooked breakfast daily with extended hours

- Extensive lunch and dinner menu with a variety of choices – hot meal, soups, salads, sandwiches, light meals and dessert.

- Option of alcoholic beverage with lunch

- Resident Snack Bar 24/7

- After-hours menu available upon request

- BBQs &/or special occasion meals in addition to routine social & cultural meals and events

- Happy hour

- Choice of dining venues

- Moulded food for pureed diets

- Coffee pods or beans

Technology and Engagement

- WiFi internet

- CareApp communications app for families

- Tovertafel interactive games for people requiring cognitive improvement

- BrainTrainerPlus™ digital experience to encourage active minds

- iPads/Tablets

- Robotic animal therapy

- Video and book library

- Evoke® TV & Radio channels available in rooms

- Wall-mounted SMART TV

Lifestyle and Interests

- Musical playlist for residents – available on request

- Live entertainment 

- Art therapy session 

- Professionally printed clothing labels

- On-site gym

- Armchair travel sessions 

- Bus outings – some lunches or ticket charges at an additional cost

- Church to you

- On-site Chaplain