Aged Care Homes in Murnungin, Victoria 3544

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.

Quality Aged Care Accommodation Residents, families and visitors experience a warm and welcoming environment at Baptcare Northaven Community. It’s located close to shops and services in the heart of Kerang, on the corner of Shadforth and Peppercorn Tree lined Wattle Street. Care and accommodation is provided for 56 residents with needs ranging from lower level care through to more complex high level care or respite requirements. It includes a dedicated dementia area for ten people. Our qualified and experienced staff provide quality nursing-led care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We provide ageing in place – where the changing care needs of residents are catered for. We value and support the individual spiritual and emotional needs of all residents, of all backgrounds and beliefs, through our on-site Chaplain and our strong commitment to pastoral care services. To help residents stay connected with their interests and with others, Baptcare Northaven Community provides a rich and varied lifestyle program. Activities range from individual hobbies through to group activities – including popular outings on our bus. Baptcare Northaven Community has a committed volunteer network and strong links with local organisations, offering residents additional companionship and support from the broader local community. Accommodation & services we’re proud of: Bright and fresh single rooms with ensuite Rooms have garden views with direct access Air conditioning and underfloor heating Shared areas are light and bright with attractive furnishings Lovely landscaped gardens featuring pleasant undercover areas and a large, productive vegetable garden Podiatry, hairdressing and physiotherapy services. A choice of tasty, healthy meals on offer to support residents’ wellbeing Full laundry services For more information on Baptcare Northaven Community please call us on the number above or send an email using the 'Send an Enquiry' tab. You could also visit our website by clicking on 'View Website' below our logo.