Aged Care Homes with Secure dementia beds in Koolunga, South Australia 5464

Barunga HomesAt Barunga Homes, we provide care with compassion and dignity trusted by South Australians for our personalised, innovative support. Our 87 private rooms all feature ensuites and outdoor views.Our services include: • Permanent residential care• Specialised dementia care• Day and overnight respite optionsOur memory support services are grounded by the internationally renowned, Butterfly Approach — a person-centred care model that prioritises the individual, not the diagnosis. It creates emotionally connected, homelike environments that nurture wellbeing, identity and joy.Key features include:• Colourful, personalised living spaces. • Emotionally intelligent care focused on connection, not tasks. • Meaningful daily activities like baking, gardening, music and reminiscing. • Small household settings that encourage comfort and companionship. • This approach has been shown to improve quality of life and reduce distress for people living with dementia. Additional amenities Wheelchair-accessible buses offer regular outings and drives. On-site facilities include a hair and beauty salon and gopher storage.

Yeltana has a beautiful foreshore location, with picturesque views over Spencer Gulf.There are a variety of room choices, including beachfront rooms with private ensuites, and double rooms which can accommodate the needs of couples.Rooms are comfortably furnished with electric beds, wardrobes, lockable storage, fabric curtains, wide doors, a nurse call point and individually controlled air conditioning. Residents can personalise their rooms and make them their own, with items that are special to them. Residents enjoy a range of lifestyle activities, including games, craft, bingo and movies. 

Named after a local native wattle tree, Belalie Lodge has been part of the local community since 1978 and became part of the Helping Hand family in 2004. Strong relationships and connections with local community groups, a dedicated Auxiliary and a team of volunteers ensure the Belalie legacy of care and community engagement continues to thrive. Residents enjoy a diverse range of lifestyle programs and activities including music concerts, slide nights, ladies craft afternoons, bingo and movie days. A Men’s Shed and an interactive in-house museum is also on-site. A recent multi-million dollar refurbishment has enhanced the communal areas and facilities. Belalie Lodge offers accommodation for 40 residents and features include: memory walkway, featuring historical photographs of Jamestown café library unisex hair salon memory support accommodation offering specialised support and careAs well, all of Helping Hand’s residential care homes provide: shared garden spaces tailored social and lifestyle activities weekly church services religious support for all denominations inclusive environments for LGBTI+ older people, carers and staff understanding of the specific aged care needs of people who identify as Forgotten Australians a pet friendly environment consistent and continuous care respite care spacious rooms you can personalise with your own belongings, plus up to date ensuite facilities reverse cycle air conditioning in each resident’s room room cleaning, laundry and linen services provision for telephone, radio and personal computers home style meals prepared on-site selected allied health services a Tovertafel interactive projector that is designed for people living with dementia and encourages them to play, engage and connect

Copperhouse Court has been part of Whyalla's community for decades. It's ideally situated near a shopping precinct, with shops, cafes, public library and more.The home, extended in 2020, has accommodation for 56 people, the majority of rooms overlook landscaped gardens. Rooms are comfortably furnished with electric beds, wardrobes, lockable storage, fabric curtains, wide doors, a nurse call point and individually controlled air conditioning. Residents can personalise their rooms and make them their own, with items that are special to them. Residents enjoy a range of lifestyle activities, including games, craft, bingo and movies. 

Our Port Pirie care home, known as Lealholme, is nestled between two nature reserves – Frank Green Park and Woodward Park – as well as being close to central Port Pirie. Family and community are central to the day-to-day experience of Lealholme. Residents stay connected with regular events such as movie nights, concerts and bus excursions arranged by a dedicated Lifestyles Coordinator. Daily events include arts and crafts, snooker, indoor bowls, bingo and exercise therapy. Lealholme has a strong relationship with some of the local kindergartens and residents enjoy inter-generational visits and activities. Lealholme offers accommodation for 90 residents and features include: library private family areas internet and self-serve café chicken coop Men’s shed unisex hair salon memory support accommodation offering specialised support and care. As well, all of Helping Hand’s residential care homes provide: shared garden spaces tailored social and lifestyle activities weekly church services religious support for all denominations inclusive environments for LGBTI+ older people, carers and staff understanding of the specific aged care needs of people who identify as Forgotten Australians a pet friendly environment consistent and continuous care respite care spacious rooms you can personalise with your own belongings, plus up to date ensuite facilities reverse cycle air conditioning in each resident’s room room cleaning, laundry and linen services provision for telephone, radio and personal computers home style meals prepared on-site selected allied health services a Tovertafel interactive projector that is designed for people living with dementia and encourages them to play, engage and connect

Cosy and comfortable, our residential care home in Clare is called Carinya, an Aboriginal word meaning ‘happy, peaceful home’. Carinya has been part of the Clare Valley for more than half a century. It was first established in 1954 by the local branch of the Country Women’s Association and became part of the Helping Hand family in 2002. One of the things that makes Carinya so special is its proximity to the social, retail and cultural heart of the Clare Valley. Clare’s bustling main street with its shops, cafés, public library and places of heritage interest is just around the corner. It’s a great place to catch up with family and friends and stay connected to what’s happening in the community. Carinya is supported by an active volunteer group and a dedicated team of volunteers who arrange activities such as craft, bingo, bowls, exercise therapy, men’s group activities and concerts and weekly bus excursions. Residents are encouraged to personalise their room by bringing special items such as photos or a favourite chair or lamp. They can also bring a small collection of plants and care for them in the community garden or in their private patio area. Carinya accommodates fifty residents, and features include: single rooms with ensuite on-site parking library unisex hair salon gardens inspired by the local farming community with fruit trees, seasonal vegetables and herbs beautifully appointed respite rooms with garden views bird aviary internet café open plan communal lounge rooms memory support accommodation offering specialised support and care. As well, all of Helping Hand’s residential care homes provide: shared garden spaces tailored social and lifestyle activities weekly church services religious support for all denominations inclusive environments for LGBTI+ older people, carers and staff understanding of the specific aged care needs of people who identify as Forgotten Australians a pet friendly environment consistent and continuous care respite care spacious rooms you can personalise with your own belongings, plus up to date ensuite facilities reverse cycle air conditioning in each resident’s room room cleaning, laundry and linen services provision for telephone, radio and personal computers home style meals prepared on-site selected allied health servicesa Tovertafel interactive projector that is designed for people living with dementia and encourages them to play, engage and connect