Aged Care Homes with Couples accommodation in Barraport, Victoria 3537

Closely-tied to the nearby community, Cohuna Village’s country Victoria setting is also bounded by scenic farmland, resting next to established gum trees along the banks of Gunbower Creek. The original building from the 1970s. Located at the rear of a local hospital and 1km from city centre. On the secure unit side, there’s a kitchen, dining, lounge area plus a small quiet room, a gazebo and an outdoor area.  Room Options 45 beds (11 bed secure dementia unit) 4 wings. All single rooms with ensuites.  Team Structure Our team consists of clinical staff and specialists including registered nurses and personal care assistants available on-call, 24 hours a day. A care manager is in throughout the week and oversees care on the floor. Admin staff handle reception duties, while a social care team deals with activities and therapy. Students on school-based apprenticeships are also present at various times. Team members are passionate, caring and friendly and go above and beyond to build a genuine rapport with residents. Care Structure We offer one of the most comprehensive ranges of services including: Residential aged care Palliative care Secure dementia care Respite care Provided Services With attention to the complete health and wellbeing of our residents, the services we offer combine specialist care with quality of life. Beyond our standard care offerings, further services accommodate specific needs of residents. Dedicated specialists like physiotherapists, podiatrists and speech therapists are available upon request and make frequent visits. Hairdressers come in weekly and are available by appointment. A masseuse also comes in on a regular basis and is popular with residents. Food & Diet Experienced hospitality staff includes a chef, kitchen-hand and dieticians. Food is cooked daily, fresh on-site. Menu consists of a four-week rotation. A dietician updates the menu annually with summer and winter offerings. Suppliers come from nearby to ensure the majority of food is local produce. Lifestyle does some cooking as an activity as well, with barbecues and special functions frequently on the schedule. Aside from the three main meals, morning and afternoon tea is also served, with snacks available. Activities & Excursions Lifestyle and Leisure staff look after activities and programs, including bingo, cards, crafts, and movie nights. Live entertainers come on a regular basis, as do school groups. Three outdoor courtyard areas open to garden spaces where residents can grow their own veggies and herbs. A bus is available for outings to local districts like Pyramid Hill or Cherry Farm. Excursions happen monthly with a weekly shopping trip an option.

Set on the edge of Swan Hill, near to the Murray River – the Alcheringa site is bordered by picturesque fruit growing country, dotted with stone fruit and citrus trees. Located about 90kms from the Respect Cohuna site. Alcheringa is a modern facility built just a decade ago.  Room Options 75 beds (30 secure dementia units) Some single rooms have shared ensuites. One respite bed can be booked. Two main ends – Sunnyside Lodge and Honeybee Lodge. The first is general housing that is divided into three wings. The second, contains the secure dementia units.  Team Structure Our team consists of clinical staff and specialists including registered nurses and personal care assistants available on-call, 24 hours a day. A social care team deals with activities and therapy. Team members are passionate, caring and friendly and go above and beyond to build a genuine rapport with residents. Care Structure We offer one of the most comprehensive ranges of services including: Residential aged care Palliative care Secure dementia care Respite care Provided Services With attention to the complete health and wellbeing of our residents, the services we offer combine specialist care with quality of life. Beyond our standard care offerings, further services accommodate specific needs of residents. Dedicated specialists like dieticians, podiatrists, optometrists and speech therapists make frequent visits, along with physiotherapists for mobility and pain management. Hairdressers come in weekly and are available by appointment. Food & Diet Healthy and balanced meal choices are prepared by a full-time chef throughout the week. On weekends, supporting chefs continue to prepare meals on-site. A variety of meals cater to resident’s preferences and dietary requirements, with Alcheringa having a distinct Mediterranean flair. The menu is updated twice a year, with a summer and winter menu, and fresh food arrives throughout the week. Activities & Excursions Entertainment is coordinated by the leisure and lifestyle team who look after events and activities that are planned over a social calendar. Our proximity to the city centre means we’re quite involved in the community. Trips to nearby points of interest including art galleries are convenient with dedicated bus and vehicle options.