Ideally positioned only a few minutes from the heart of town, Calvary Mirridong is a warm and modern residential aged care home providing leading aged care services and lifestyle support in Bendigo.
We also provide specialised dementia care in our Memory Support Unit, a safe and home-like environment for those in need of higher-level support.
Accommodation
Accommodation for 60 high care residents is at ground level. The bedrooms are shared with two beds in each room with shared ensuite facilities.
Four single rooms are available for residents with special requirements. Shared rooms are an opportunity for couples to stay together.
Reverse cycle air conditioning to all bedrooms and common areas.
Environment
A warm, home like environment encompasses a central lounge/dining area and two U shaped passageways.
A recreation room, sun room and tranquil courtyards are available for residents, family and friends to enjoy and spend relaxing time together.
All bedrooms are spacious and have views of the garden and surrounding bush environment. Recent upgrades have provided a warm and inviting area for residents and their families.
Person-Centred Care
The home strives to a high standard of quality individualised care to meet your specialised needs and employs highly skilled qualified staff.
Our qualified staff work in collaboration with your chosen doctor to provide care according to your assessed needs.
A professional team of specialised staff, including registered nurses, enrolled nurses, physiotherapists, podiatrists, dietitians, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, diabetes management and palliative care are an integral part of the care team and assist in planning your care outcomes.
Lifestyle program
Extensive programs cater for the needs and interests of residents. We aim to make our lifestyle programs enjoyable, mentally stimulating, whilst meeting cultural and spiritual needs.
The home has a bus that helps maintain access to the community for shopping trips and community outings.
Meals
Fresh meals are prepared daily in consultation with our dietitians.
Our professional hospitality team prepares well balanced, healthy and appetising meals. Special dietary needs are easily accommodated for.
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Nestled in a quiet residential area of Bendigo East, this modern facility offers members of the community the opportunity to live in a supportive setting that offers the highest level of service to meet their health and wellbeing needs. The focus of the facility is providing an environment for residents where they can enjoy this phase of their lives in a community atmosphere, with a large choice of activities and services.Inspections WelcomeWe encourage anyone to make an appointment to come in and take a look around, meet with our staff and get a feel for the facility.Types of CareWith 57 rooms, 48 single and eight double/twin rooms, Bentley offers new residents a range of services and rooms, currently Bentley’s is providing:
Government funded Respite & Permanent careFully accredited by the Australian Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission. Call to make an appointment for a detailed discussion on how Bentleys can provide friendly and competent service. We are confident we can make you feel at home.
DVA Convalescent CareBentley’s Aged Care services is affiliated to the Department of Veterans Affairs enabling the facility to provide Convalescent care to eligible members of the community.
Personalised ServicesBentley’s is a place where we embrace life, residents who stay here have access to regular activities that cater for their diverse interests. We are very focused on delivering a personalised approach to the health and wellbeing needs of our residents. We work in partnership with the resident and their doctor to ensure they are comfortable at all times.
Nursing CareWith 24 hour on site nursing support the Bentley’s Aged Care team ensure that all residents have personalised care plans that reflect the needs of the resident. Through regular monitoring and consultation with the resident, the Bentley’s Aged Care Team ensures the highest clinical standards are met.Activities ProgramTo compliment this high standard of care, Bentley’s has a comprehensive activities program that enables residents the opportunity to still do many of the things that they loved in a supportive environment. Based upon feedback we receive from new residents and their families we develop a meaningful program of events that supports the resident’s enjoyment of life.FoodMeals that are tempting and delicious are the cornerstone of our services here at Bentley’s Aged Care. We pride ourselves in delivering highly nutritious meals that meet the needs of the residents from a health perspective, but at the same time having a focus on satisfying the tastebuds as well. Our Head Chef has attended training with the Maggie Beer Foundation.Other ServicesOnsite laundry service where resident’s clothes are laundered daily.LibrarySpacious library and activities centre where the residents can relax, read, watch their favourite movie or entertain family and friends who come to visit.Pastoral ServicesA visiting Pastoral Care Worker comes on site to support residents and families in need of support.