Residential Facilities - High and Low Care

• About our residential facilities
• New Developments
• Locations in metropolitan Melbourne
• Locations in regional Victoria

About our residential facilities

A residential facility is designed specifically for seniors who require more comprehensive ongoing care. We offer low care (hostel) and high care (nursing home) accommodation.

Residents enjoy a home-like atmosphere that is fully supported by qualified and caring personnel 24-hours a day.

Our facilities offer a range of personal and nursing care services, in line with residents' care needs, which may include:

• Bathing, showering & personal hygiene
  
• Laundry
  
• Meal assistance
  
• Social, physical and emotional support
  
• Medication administration
  
• Palliative care & clinical nursing

Accreditation

All of Southern Cross Care (Vic)'s residential facilities are fully accredited by the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency.

Accommodation

• An atmosphere promoting independence and dignity
  
• Light bright bedrooms, most with private ensuite, TV and telephone points
  
• Air-conditioning
  
• Spacious lounge and dining area with home-like ambience
  
• Centrally located courtyards
  
• Private alcoves where residents can entertain family and friends
  
• Permanent and temporary respite

We invite residents to decorate their own bedroom with personal furniture, pictures and ornaments to reflect their individual character and taste.

Secure environment

• Competent personnel supervise 24-hours a day and monitor residents' needs
  
• Call bells strategically placed at the facility

Meals

Nutritious home-style meals are served in the central dining room. We offer rotating and varied menus and special dietary needs are gladly accommodated. Mealtime is always a pleasurable and social experience.

Laundry Services

• All bed linen and towels provided
  
• Personal laundry attended to on-site

Other services:

There is often a visiting Physiotherapist, Podiatrist and Hairdresser available on a fee-for-service basis. Please ask the Manager at your preferred location.

What happens if my care needs become greater?

Southern Cross Care (Vic) has adopted an ageing-in-place approach to care. Where possible, residents have the choice to remain living in our low-care facility, which has become a familiar and appropriate environment to them, even as their needs increase.

Community Support Groups

Community Support Groups comprise dedicated volunteers who are involved in fundraising activities and improving the facility to which they are affiliated. Residents' family and friends are welcome to join the group and become actively involved for the benefit of their loved one and other residents.

A range of activities:

Activities and outings are regularly organised, in consultation with residents, to maintain a feeling of belonging and involvement. All of our facilities have a village bus (most with wheelchair access) and a scheduled activities program with an emphasis on healthy, positive living. Residents often enjoy:

• Newspaper discussion
  
• Beauty therapy & manicures
  
• Cooking
  
• Gentle exercise
  
• Games (Incl. bingo, board games, indoor bowls etc)
  
• Music therapy (Incl. musical instruments, listening and singing)
  
• Regular outings
  
• Discussion groups
  
• Fashion parades
  
• Concerts
  
• Crafts and woodwork
  
• Special days such as Mother's Day, Father's Day and birthdays
  
• SONAS (a multi-sensory program which aims to activate the potential for communication, particularly for those living with dementia)

We invite residents to participate in the design and planning of activities and outings and always welcome family and friends to join in.

Every effort is made to ensure that the cultural and spiritual needs of residents are met, regardless of denomination.

• dementia-friendly accommodation
• intimate dining rooms and spacious community areas
• qualified and skilled personnel on duty 24 hours a day

The innovative facility is designed around three houses, each staffed by a team of dedicated personnel. Dining areas in each house ensure a more intimate dining experience for residents, while lounge and common rooms will facilitate community and recreational activities and maximise lifestyle options.

The facility is easy to access and is conveniently located between Dandenong and Cranbourne shopping areas and local amenities.

Southern Cross Care Lynbrook also accommodates SCC (Vic)’s Southern Region Community Services office to better provide for the needs of older people in the southern region who wish to continue living independently in their own homes.

For further information about Southern Cross Care Lynbrook, please contact the Manager, (03) 8768 6100.

Residential Services - High & Low Care

Residential facilities in regional Victoria

Can we help you?

Back to Top