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Strathdon
Community provides high dependency residential nursing care through
its Nursing Home, situated at 17 Jolimont Road, Forest Hill. Accommodation in the Nursing Home is mainly in single and double rooms. A major redevelopment and refurbishment of Strathdon's Nursing Home was completed in 2004. The Nursing Home consists at present of 60 permanent beds for both men and women. Residents are accommodated in one new purpose designed wings which have been added to the Nursing Home, consisting of one and two bed rooms with ensuite facilities and in the refurbished central area. The aim of Strathdon's Nursing Home is to provide high quality nursing care in a warm, caring environment - to provide a home to our residents and to meet their social needs. |
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| Nursing
Home residents are provided with podiatry, physiotherapy, speech therapy
and occupational therapy services. Paramedical services
are also available to all residents, eg. Dietician and Masseur.
Personal laundry is undertaken by Strathdon. Residents are provided with all meals, which are served in either the dining room or in the residents' room. Rooms are fully serviced. |
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areas are part of the home's design. Organised lifestyle programs
through Strathdon's Lifestyle Department are
aimed at utilising the residents' abilities, strengths and interest;
promoting self esteem, dignity and independence. Activities include: |
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| Family
involvement in the care and socialisation of residents is always encouraged
and welcomed, as is community involvement by way of regular visits
by students from local schools, and community groups.
Monthly concerts are held for the residents' entertainment with the assistance of the Friends of Strathdon, the Strathdon Foothills Auxiliary, volunteers and local community groups. |
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A waiting list is kept for those people who have been assessed by the Aged Care Assessment Service as requiring residential placement. Priority is given on a needs basis. Waiting times depend on available vacancies. All enquiries for either respite or
permanent care should be directed to: Telephone 9877-5144 Monday to Friday for further details. |
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