Kooralbyn Retirement Lodge is located at 8 Rupert Street, Bairnsdale, Victoria. The traditional Italianate house, built in 1885, has the capacity for up to 14 residents as well as a residence for the manager. The building also consists of a dining room, lounge area, fully equipped kitchen, office and laundry.
RESIDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
• Age range from 60s to 90s
• Average age of 75
• Gender mix %: 70/30 (M/F)
PRESENTING ISSUES (in order of prevalence)
• Frail Aged
• Chronic Health Needs
• Physical Disability
ROOM INFORMATION
• 14 Beds
• Respite bed available
ROOM INCLUSIONS
• Single bed
• All linen and bedding including pillows, blankets and towels
• Bedside table
• Clothes drawer
• Sitting chair
• TV point in room
• Central heating
STAFFING AND SUPPORT PROVISION
• Staffing roster 0700-2000
• 1 sleepover staff
HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES
On-site
Exercise Program, GP, Podiatry and Hairdressing
Off-site
Various support services not limited to Optometry, Audiometry, Physiotherapy, Psychiatry, Continence Advisor and District Nurse
ACTIVITIES
On-site
Activity staff engage residents in arts and crafts, cooking, outings, movies and video games twice weekly.
Off-site
Access to day care centres and community support groups
AMENITIES
Entertainment
• Board Games
• Card Games
• DVD Player
• Musical Instruments
• Stereo/Hi-fi System
• TV
Outdoor
• BBQ Area
• Outdoor Seating
• Parking: 5 spaces
• Smoking Area
• Vegetable Garden
• Veranda
Accessibility
• Disabled Shower
• Disabled Toilet
• Wheelchair Access
Miscellaneous
• Book collection
• Phone available to make personal calls