Aged Care Homes with Facility has pets in Narre Warren North, Victoria 3804

Opened in December 2008, Chestnut Gardens Aged Care Home is a new purpose-built 100 place home in Doveton, close to the Dandenong town centre. Chestnut Gardens is staffed by highly qualified and caring staff. Highly skilled and experienced Division 1 and 2 Nurses, allied health and diversional therapy staff provide and coordinate the care, support and activities which assist residents to enjoy a stimulating and enjoyable lifestyle. Staff provide a warm and friendly environment where visits from family and friends are always welcome. Chestnut Gardens has single rooms with ensuite, large resident activity, lounge and dining rooms, a library, gymnasium and therapy room. A limited number of double rooms with ensuite are available for couples, friends or residents who prefer to share. Each resident room is cabled for personal telephone, television and computer and each of the eight resident houses has a quiet sitting room overlooking the extensive gardens. Separate lounge areas facilitate both active and quiet relaxation and residents' personal hobbies and two lounges have large plasma screens with Foxtel. Abundant natural light in all areas and extensive outdoor recreation and garden areas complete a quiet, relaxing and friendly environment for residents, families and visitors. Chestnut Gardens is staffed and designed to manage the needs of high care residents who have special mental health, behaviour management and complex health care needs while providing opportunities for residents to build and maintain supportive relationships with each other, our staff and volunteers and their own families and visitors.

Menarock Life Salisbury House is a 60 bed accredited aged care facility nestled amongst the peaceful surrounds of beautiful Upper Beaconsfield in the Dandenong Ranges. Menarock Life Salisbury House (circa 1888) is one of the original landmark buildings in the area and was built as a guest house and health resort for travellers, town-dwellers and international guests. The area was renowned for its clean, healthy air. Today it has been brought back to its original grandeur, but we are now only a short 45 minute drive from the CBD via the Monash Freeway and an easy 10 minute drive from the rapidly expanding south eastern suburbs of Berwick, Narre Warren, Pakenham and the hills areas of Cockatoo and Emerald. Menarock Life Salisbury House offers both single and double rooms, all with views over our mature gardens or courtyards which abound with native birds, and views over the distant bay. Each bedroom has built in robes, hydronic heating, ceiling fans, telephone and television outlets and emergency call system, and some have fully appointed ensuites. All bedrooms are serviced daily with linen provided. Our carefully selected staff are dedicated professionals who are fully qualified to meet the residents’ personal care needs. They are trained to deliver the best service with qualified personal care, 24 hours a day, every day, with a special understanding of the needs of the aged. An integral part of our care is to develop individual care plans which provide a holistic team approach. The care plans are regularly reviewed to meet the needs of each resident assisting in the care of the resident’s mental, spiritual and physical well being, giving our carers a sense of achievement and satisfaction. Residents are offered a homelike environment. They may choose to participate in the activities provided, read or relax in the library or retire to their room. Families and friends are always welcome and are invited to visit at their convenience. For the safety of all residents,  a security system operated by a keypad is fitted to each external door. Residents are encouraged as far as possible to maintain their independence, social and personal interests. Choice of medical practitioner or specialist is encouraged. Medication, nutrition, dietary and personal care needs are carefully supervised. Our trained cooks provide delicious varied menus with fresh selections each day. A qualified Dietitian will also ensure that the specific nutritional needs of our residents are met, including religious and cultural requirements. Special requests and celebrations are all catered for along with special occasions. Activities, recreation and therapeutic programs including exercises, crafts, movies, videos, readings, special events and outings are catered to the residents’ personal interests. Additional features include: Long term care with security of tenure Nurse call point to each room Dementia specific wing Respite care Multiple sitting rooms and dining room Centrally heated Registered nurse supervised care Diversional therapist Podiatry and physiotherapy services Unrestricted visiting hours Laundry facilities on site.  **Video refers to Menarock Life’s care philosophy rather than promote the individual residence**

Nestled in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, Menarock Life Sherbrooke is a 45 bed residential care home offering both permanent and respite aged care services. Surrounded by established gardens Menarock Life Sherbrooke offers both single and shared rooms accommodating for individuals and couples. With access to a variety of communal lounges, dining rooms and an internal courtyard with raised garden beds; there is something to appeal to everyone.  Our qualified & caring staff are committed to providing residents with the highest quality of care in a secure, friendly & home-like environment. 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, hairdressing and massage services. Visiting specialist services from physiotherapy, podiatry, dietician, dentistry and speech therapy including your choice of doctor. A comprehensive diversional therapist planned activities program. Here at Menarock Life Sherbrooke we foster a holistic approach to resident care. Residents are assessed and together with their family and carers, consultation occurs to develop an individually tailored care program. This care program takes into consideration the physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and cultural preferences of the resident. We are more than happy to visit you to meet prospective residents and family members to discuss their individual needs and we are also available to conduct tours of our home.  **Video refers to Menarock Life’s care philosophy rather than promote the individual residence**