A diverse variety of care for Geelong’s aging residents will only become more essential as the region’s retirement age population soars over the next decade and beyond.
Barwon Health is proud to deliver a leading aged care service for the greater Geelong region and is ready for the challenges presented by an ageing population.
Between McKellar Centre and Alan David Lodge, Barwon Health has one of the most-comprehensive residential aged care programs in Australia.
Families and friends are always welcome at both facilities, where residents are encouraged to maintain social connections.
“With a range of options tailored to specific needs, Barwon Health services provide a rounded and community-oriented approach to wellbeing and lifestyle.
Barwon Health has more than 400 residential aged care beds that incorporate ageing in place, mental health, dementia and respite.
“Our teams of qualified, skilled and compassionate staff work collaboratively with residents to meet their needs, as well as the needs of their family thanks to our residential aged care program supporting the best nurse/patient ratios in Victoria,” a spokesperson says.
“We’re able to offer a range of specialised support staff, including an aged care/palliative nurse practitioners, wound nurse practitioner, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dietitians, podiatrists, social workers, pastoral and spiritual care coordinator and lifestyle officers.”
