“Dementia affects 1 in 15 Australians over the age of 65.”
Memory Care Units | Mackay
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At the heart of Good Shepherd Lodge is our specialised dementia care.
As one of the longest established providers of dementia care in North Qld we pride ourselves on providing your loved ones with specialised care tailored to their needs, either in the general aged care area or in an environment that provides them with an added layer of security.
We frequently find that only minimal intervention is required for most people with dementia, however, for those that require additional assistance we work holistically with our team of specialised staff, including Leisure and Lifestyle teams, Nursing and Allied Health professionals who conduct activities and programs that are dementia specific, allowing us to provide the best plan centred around your loved one’s care and wellbeing.
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Every detail has been considered to foster a dementia-friendly community.
Good Shepherd offers a sense of community and togetherness, creating a true home for residents. Features like tactile walls, gardens, craft rooms, and friendly pet visits enhance this connection. With a range of activities tailored to individual interests, from film nights and chapel services to special celebrations and classes. Our popular weekly bus outings are customised based on requests, often revisiting cherished places from the past.
We like to think of ourselves as one big family, welcoming loved ones and families to join in on the activities.
The well-being of our residents is our top priority, which is why we invest in advanced technology to monitor health while ensuring privacy is respected.
Our Memory Care Units
Bailey House Memory Care Unit - $450,000 - $500,000
The Memory Care Unit has a total of 28 beds situated within its own large garden area, complete with gazebos and walking paths. A large communal dining/activities area and lounge with televisions are available for residents use and there is also an extra activity area flowing out into the garden area.
25 of the single occupancy rooms have an area of 19m² comprising private ensuite and are spacious, modern and bright. Rooms are air conditioned with ceiling fans and ample built in storage. Windows are fitted with security screens.
The other 3 rooms are larger with an area of 25m² and have the same quality fittings and amenities with added floor space. Two of the rooms (Bailey House 5&6) open directly onto the verandah while the third features a different floor plan (Bailey House 25).
This area is a high care secure dementia specific unit, offering a homelike setting in a private and secure environment. A feature of the memory care unit is a dementia specific nurse call to assist residents to move freely within the unit. Activities are designed for residents requiring high dementia care and delivered by trained staff, including specific Activities Officers who are available 6 days a week to provide a stimulating environment for residents.
Example:
R.A.D. $500,000
D.A.P. $96.71 per day
50% of RAD = $250,000
with a DAP of $48.36 per day
(Interest Rate as at 01.01.23 – 7.06%)
Whitehaven Memory Care Unit - $450,000 - $550,000
Whitehaven has a total of 32 beds situated within its own large garden area, complete with gazebos and walking paths. A large communal dining and lounge with televisions are available for residents use.
30 single occupancy rooms are 20m² in size with a private ensuite and are spacious, modern and bright with some opening directly onto the verandah while others open internally. All are air conditioned with ceiling fans and ample built in storage. Windows have security screens.
2 other single occupancy rooms are of a larger size, one (St Bees 18) being 24m² with louvres and windows, providing a wider outlook and the 2nd room of 27m² features a bay window (St Bees 12). Both have a private ensuite and are spacious, modern and bright. The 2 units are air conditioned with ceiling fans and ample built in storage. Windows have security screens.
This area is a high care secure dementia specific unit, offering a homelike setting in a private and secure environment. A feature of the memory care unit is a dementia specific nurse call to assist residents to move freely within the unit. Activities are designed for residents requiring high dementia care and delivered by trained staff, including specific Activities Officers who are available 6 days a week to provide a stimulating environment for residents.
Example:
R.A.D. $550,000
D.A.P. $106.38 per day
50% of RAD = $275,000
with a DAP of $53.19 per day
(Interest Rate as at 01.01.23 – 7.06%)