Menarock Life Shepparton is a fully accredited, government-approved home that provides permanent care to 62 residents in private rooms with either a private or shared ensuite. Respite care is also available. Our home was built in 2001 and we are situated in Pine Road north of Shepparton close to GV Health set in a quiet residential area.
The building has a homely and spacious living environment; however it is the exceptional commitment and dedication of all levels of staff at Menarock Life Shepparton that is the real factor in provision of personalised quality care in a friendly community atmosphere.
We strive for continuous improvement to ensure the residents who live here receive the best possible care in a home-like environment that promotes healthy interaction and individual choices.Well balanced, nutritious and appetising meals to meet your expectations and requirements are available from our seasonal four-week cyclic menu. Individual dietary preferences, likes and dislikes are noted by Health and Personal Care staff and acted upon wherever possible. Meals are generally served in the dining room, however, if you are ill or would prefer to have a quiet meal in the privacy of your own room, this can be arranged.Menarock Life Shepparton provides nursing and personal care by experienced and suitably qualified Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Personal Care Assistants. Excellence is the only standard of health and personal care acceptable at Shepparton Aged Care. The level of care you receive will depend on your level of need and will change as required. Staff are trained to provide quality care to meet your individual needs.Menarock Life Shepparton therapy programs are designed to maintain mobility and dexterity, and promote independence. The services of our allied health practitioners and trained Health and Personal Care staff are combined to develop quality programs to meet your expectations and requirements.
Residents of our home are able to take advantage of the following services;
Registered nurses on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Great resident to care staff ratios ensuring each resident receives the care they require.
Freshly prepared meals and snacks from our wonderful catering department (special dietary requirements can be met as all meals are prepared and cooked on site).
On site laundry and hairdressing services
Visiting specialist services from physiotherapy, podiatry, dietician, dentistry and speech therapy including your choice of doctor.
A comprehensive diversional therapist planned activities program.
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We have been supporting older Victorians and their families for more than 40 years with a range of high quality support services and programs that aim to enrich people’s lives regardless of their care, health and support requirements, financial circumstances or lifestyle preferences.
Mercy Health aims to make the transition from your family home to residential care a positive experience. Our dedicated staff support residents to live as independently as possible.
We respect people’s needs and choices and take an individualised approach to care with an emphasis on healthy, active, positive living.
We recognise the importance of cultural, spiritual and physical differences and treat all residents with dignity and respect.
All Mercy Health residential homes are fully accredited, complying with all aged care standards as set by the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency.
Mercy Place Shepparton (Ave Maria) features:
Single rooms with ensuites
Respite accommodation
Dedicated, caring professional staff available 24 hours
Day respite carer support and HACC programs supported on site
Ancillary services including GP, Podiatrist, Physiotherapist, Nutritionist
Well balanced, nutritional meals cooked on site, including cultural specific food
Pastoral care services
Extensive personalised lifestyle options
Spacious community area/multipurpose room
Courtyard and gardens
Hairdressing salon
Co-located retirement village
Close to public transport and hospitals
Pet friendly.
Grutzner House is an accredited psychogeriatric nursing home catering to the needs of up to 20 residents. The uniqueness of Grutzner House is the ability to provide care for residents with specialised mental health issues and or complex challenging behaviour.
The home is located on the campus of Goulburn Valley Health on the corner of Monash Street and Graham Street in Shepparton.
Care and treatment is provided by a multidisciplinary team consisting of local GPs, Psychiatrists, Allied Health staff as well as registered nurses and enrolled nurses.
The nursing team covers care for residents 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Support is also provided by other areas of Goulburn Valley Health upon request.
The layout of the home environment comprises of three areas; two communal and dining areas plus a residents’ activity area. All residents have access to the courtyards.
There is a choice of two types of bedrooms, all are single rooms with either ensuites or shared bathrooms. The style of bedroom is dependent upon availability.
Grutzner House provides high quality individualised person centered care in a home-like atmosphere. It aims to optimise the independence individuals whilst enabling freedom for people to enjoy community activities within the local area & in the home itself.
One of the features of Grutzner House is the lifestyle program. The Program is developed on a monthly basis to include the various events in the local region, and residents’ family events. Another unique and major feature of the home is the opportunity for residents to partake in a holiday each year.
Visiting hours are flexible and dependent upon each residents needs.