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.
Mercy Place Shepparton (South) is a friendly, close-knit community providing comfort, personalised care and a great lifestyle.
With rivers and walking tracks at your doorstep and shops and cafes only a short drive away, our home is perfectly placed for an active and fulfilling life.
Whatever your passion, our staff can support you to enjoy an active and fulfilling life. You might like to attend a service or event in our on-site chapel, relax over cards with friends in the games room, or cook an old family recipe in the residents’ kitchen.
With caring staff, friendly faces and support to live life your way, Mercy Place Shepparton (South) offers the perfect blend of independence and support.This Mercy Place home offers residents additional services.