Residential Aged Care - Grant Lodge
| Telephone | 5367 9639 |
| Fax | 5367 8023 |
| Contact | Nursing Unit Manager Residential Services |
| Location | Grant Lodge 6 Clarinda Street, Bacchus Marsh 3340 |
| Service Description | The Residential Care Unit provides 24 hour quality high level nursing care in a home-like environment for 30 high care residents. A respite bed is also available to provide a break for carers. Person centred care is provided by fully qualified registered nurses, a physiotherapist, allied health services and diversional therapists. Grant Lodge is a member of Dementia Care Australia and through the implementation of the “Spark of Life” approach; staff are able to provide a dementia supportive environment. As well as providing home cooked meals with personal diet preferences, Grant Lodge provides an extensive lifestyle program in Bacchus Marsh. Prospective residents can, by appointment, view Grant Lodge. Once an assessment for permanent residential care or high level respite care has been finalised and the initial paper work is completed, the prospective resident’s name is put on the waiting list. All residents and relatives are encouraged to participate in events occurring in the residential facilities and to become a part of the Grant Lodge community. |
| Eligibility | People requiring 24 hours high level residential care. Eligibility for permanent and respite residential care is determined following assessment by an Aged Care Assessment Team. Any resident living in Bacchus Marsh, Melton or surrounding districts, or any resident who has a family member living in these areas, is eligible for placement. |
| Access hours | 24 hours a day |
| Referral process | Through the ACAT team. |
| Cost to client | Asset (means) tested |
| Testimonial | Click here to view a thank you letter |
