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The Lodge

OUR MISSION
We are committed to providing high quality care, accommodation and service with Christian values.
In the Lodge, we have created a homely environment where Residents enjoy supported accommodation in a caring Christian environment.

OUR VISION
A trusted leader serving the community, with every person cared for, every person valued.
In the Lodge, we recognise the special gifts and qualities of each of our Residents, family members and our staff. We have created a homely environment where life, love and laughter abound.

OUR SERVICES
The Lodge accommodates Residents in single suites with services that include all meals, weekly cleaning of room, linen changes, personal washing and laundry services. Residents are assisted with more personal care e.g. showering and dressing, and qualified nursing staff manage medical and medication requirements. Audiologist, podiatrist, optometrist, physiotherapist, doctors, hairdresser, church services are also available. Residents have the opportunity to participate in craft activities, bus outings, games and concerts should they so wish.

OUR AIMS
Helping families maintain joyful relationships ...
The care of our Residents is a partnership with families. We encourage families to join loved ones for a meal.
Familiar relationships are important in enabling our Residents to continue to engage in the lives of their families.

Maintaining links with the community ...
Residents are able to develop and maintain friendships through the various groups within the Village and outings with family members.

Recognising the value of companionship ...
Although there are no double suites in the Lodge, all endeavours are made to accommodate couples in this facility when both have reached Lodge level of care.

A homely environment nestled within a caring retirement community ...
In a homely stable environment, life can still be spontaneous. Our lifestyle program is specifically tailored to supporting the needs of Residents and embracing each moment as a valued lived experience.

OUR CARE LEVELS
The Lodge is a ‘low level care’ facility and Residents entering the facility are required to have Aged Care Assessment Approval for ‘low level care’. Very limited ageing in place is available within the Lodge. Residents whose needs increase and are assessed as requiring ‘high level care’ are required to actively seek nursing home placement. No guarantee of a place in the Manor is possible, however, all Lodge Residents who have a ‘high care assessment’ are placed on our Manor waiting list.

OUR PARTNERS
The Village has entered into partnerships with Medirest, to provide our catering services in the Lodge, and Nationwide to provide our in-house laundry and housekeeping services.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Step 1
Obtain an Aged Care Assessment, referrals can be made through your doctor.

Step 2
Once you have undergone your assessment, the Assessment Officer will discuss your future accommodation options with you and inform you if you require low level care.

Step 3
For permanent entry, please complete an Assets Test Application Form available from the Hostel or from Centerlink or DVA.

Step 4
Complete our application form attaching your assessment and the results of your Assets Test.

Step 5
On receipt of your information, we will contact you to discuss your care needs, set up an appointment to tour the facility, discuss our waiting list time and our ability to offer you a suitable suite.

All applications are assessed and evaluated by our staff on the ability of the facility to safely meet the assessed care needs and the relationship between the assessed care needs and the Government Aged Care Funding Instrument. There is no guarantee that an application will be accepted or that an appropriate suite will be available when required. Acceptance of an application is not an offer of placement. Village Baxter Residents are offered priority on the waiting list, however they are subject to the standard evaluation and assessment process, and there is no guarantee that if the Village Resident’s application is accepted that a suitable place will be immediately available. Respite Care is assessed differently to Permanent Care and an offer of a Respite place does not guarantee that an application for Permanent Care will be accepted. The Village reserves the right to decline an application for placement at any time without explanation. Aggressive and/or abusive behaviour toward Village staff by Residents and/or families is a risk to the health and safety of our staff and will result in the rejection of application or withdrawal of an offer of placement.