Winchelsea Hostel and Nursing Home Society Inc - WINCHELSEA

They describe themselves as follows:
"Chelsea Lodge and Werruna are boutique residential aged care services located in Winchelsea - a country town by the Barwon River just 25 minutes from both Geelong and Colac on the Princes Highway - and 1 hour 20 minutes from Melbourne. Operated by Hesse Rural Health - these services are co-located with the Winchelsea Hospital. Chelsea Lodges 21 ensuited rooms are private - with carpet flooring and a single bed and ensuite. Large windows look out onto beautifully kept gardens and paddocks with farm animals including sheep and alpacas. Ample storage and display shelving is available. Werruna is a 10 bed dementia specific unit - comprising 500 square metres within two hectares of garden and farmland space and out buildings. This innovative - secure dementia care area has achieved international acclaim since it first opened in 2010. The open plan spacious indoor and outdoor environment is unique in providing for resident freedom and autonomy."

Title and Description:
Single room + ensuite: max. refundable deposit $550000 or max. daily payments of $ 85.89 - extra service fee $0

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Room Type:
Single room + ensuite

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Max Occupancy:
1

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Max Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD):
$550000

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Max Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP):
$73.99

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Payment Options:
Residents can choose to pay for their accommodation by a refundable deposit - a daily payment or a combination of both. A refundable deposit is paid as a lump sum amount. A daily payment accrues daily and is paid periodically - for example monthly. A combination payment includes both a partial lump sum and daily payments.

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Example Payment:
50% refundable deposit of $275000 and 50% daily payment of $36.99

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Room Description:
Chelsea Lodge is a boutique 22 bed residential aged care service located in Winchelsea - a country town by the Barwon River just 25 minutes from both Geelong and Colac on the Princes Highway - and 1 hour 20 minutes from Melbourne. Operated by Hesse Rural Health - Chelsea Lodge is co-located with the Winchelsea Hospital. The 21 ensuited rooms are private - with carpet flooring and a single bed. Each private - carpeted room has a single bed and an ensuite. Large windows look out onto beautifully kept gardens and paddocks with farm animals including sheep and alpacas. Ample storage and display shelving is available. The bathroom amenities include a toilet - walk in shower - basin - cabinet and sensor lighting. Private telephones are available for each room on request - with a one off setup fee and call costs only. Free to air television points are installed - with works also underway for an 8 channel Foxtel connection. Heating and cooling is centrally regulated. The room is equipped with call and assist buttons both at the bedside and in the ensuite - providing direct communication to care staff.

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Room Size:
14 Sqm

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Common Area Details:
The dining area seats 21 residents - but is also used for special events such as concerts and celebratory gatherings for up to fifty persons. Another spacious common room - furnished with comfortable and stylish seating - provides Foxtel and visual media entertainment. An activities room and a dedicated care planning room for family care meetings are also available. Floor to ceiling windows overlook tranquil gardens and paddock areas with farm animals including sheep and alpacas. A private courtyard accesses a water feature and seating area.

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Specific Features:
Meals are cooked on site and served fresh from the oven. Bookings for visiting family members who may wish to join a resident for a meal may be arranged. Located just a short walk from the post office - supermarket - bank - and cafes - the facility is ideally situated for both assisted and independent access to community facilities. The Winchelsea Primary School is directly opposite - and the picturesque Barwon River also nearby.

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Additional Care Info:
The co-located Winchelsea Hospital and Werruna - an internationally acclaimed dementia facility - facilitates ageing in place by providing access to the appropriate care and environment required. Weekly outings are arranged by dedicated activities personnel using the facilitys own bus transport for picnics - concerts - shopping - dining and visiting attractions such as galleries and shows. Other recreational activities planned within the facility include performances from the local school children - singing and piano recitals - guest speakers - church services - art and crafts - a book club - and access to iPads. Foxtel is provided to all rooms at no additional cost. On site services include physiotherapy - podiatry - occupational therapy - diabetes education and a dietician providing advice on nutrition.

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Additional Care Cost:
Chelsea Lodge is supported by a thriving local GP practice. On site services for which a separate charge may apply include speech therapy - hearing tests - eye care. A local hairdresser also visits weekly.

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Extra Service Fee:
0

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Title and Description:
Single room + ensuite: max. refundable deposit $550000 or max. daily payments of $ 85.89 - extra service fee $0

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Room Type:
Single room + ensuite

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Max Occupancy:
1

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Max Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD):
$550000

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Max Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP):
$73.99

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Payment Options:
Residents can choose to pay for their accommodation by a refundable deposit - a daily payment - or a combination of both. A refundable deposit is paid as a lump sum amount. A daily payment accrues daily and is paid monthly. A combination payment includes both a partial lump sum and daily payments. More information can be found at www.hesseruralhealth.org.au

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Example Payment:
50% refundable deposit of $275000 and 50% daily payment of $36.99

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Room Description:
Werruna is an internationally acclaimed 10 bed residential aged care service located in Winchelsea - a country town by the Barwon River just 25 minutes from both Geelong and Colac on the Princes Highway - and 1 hour 20 minutes from Melbourne. Operated by Hesse Rural Health - Hesse Lodge is co-located with the Winchelsea Hospital. Werruna covers 500 square metres within two hectares of garden and farmland space and out buildings - creating a secure dementia care area. The open plan spacious indoor and outdoor environment is unique in providing for resident freedom and autonomy. A high ratio of care staff to residents provides for increased individualised care. Each private - carpeted - spacious room has a single bed and an ensuite. A large window looks out onto beautifully kept gardens and rural spaces. Ample storage and display shelving is available. The bathroom amenities include a toilet - walk in shower - basin - cabinet and sensor lighting. Call and assist buttons are located both at the bedside and in the ensuite. However - the state of the art nurse call system also includes light and movement sensors - providing direct communication to care staff. These sensors also extend to the outdoor farmyard. Private telephones are available for each room on request - with a one off setup fee and call costs only. Free to air television points are installed - with works also un

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Room Size:
17.5 Sqm

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Common Area Details:
Bedrooms with small private entries sit adjacent to lounge and dining spaces - ensuring ready resident access to social activity. Open communal space is divided into recognisable - functional dining and living zones. A double sided open fire place forms an attractive feature. Cedar panelling and solid blackwood cabinetry complement the internal tumbled brickwork. Alternative private spaces include a small formal glass conservatory - a kitchen and an artist s studio. The outdoor area has pathways logically meandering into extensive gardens and a traditional farming area with a machinery shed - a stockyard with animals. Architecturally designed as part of the overall dementia environment - the safe outdoor farm space is freely accessible to residents - supported by the nurse call safety alert system. The vista overlooks a water harvesting lake featuring a windmill and community recreational spaces.

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Specific Features:
Meals are cooked on site and served fresh from the oven. Bookings for visiting family members who may wish to join a resident for a meal may be arranged. Located just a short walk from the post office - supermarket - bank - and cafes - the facility is ideally situated for resident and family access to community facilities. The Winchelsea Primary School is directly opposite - and the picturesque Barwon River also nearby.

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Additional Care Info:
The co-located Winchelsea Hospital facilitates ageing in place by providing access to the appropriate care and environment required. Weekly outings are arranged by dedicated activities personnel using the facilitys own bus transport for picnics - concerts - shopping - dining and visiting attractions such as galleries and shows. Other recreational activities planned within the facility include performances from the local school children - singing and piano recitals - guest speakers - church services - art and crafts - a book club - and access to iPads. Activity programs are tailored for resident needs and preferences - and are supported by a partnership with the local university.

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Additional Care Cost:
On site services include physiotherapy - speech therapy - podiatry - hearing tests - eye care - hairdressing - occupational therapy - diabetes education and a dietician providing advice on nutrition. Hesse Lodge is supported by a thriving local GP practice. Foxtel is now available in each room for a small monthly fee.

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Extra Service Fee:
0

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Title and Description:
Single room + ensuite: max. refundable deposit $550000 or max. daily payments of $ 85.89 - extra service fee $0

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Room Type:
Single room + ensuite

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Max Occupancy:
1

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Max Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD):
$550000

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Max Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP):
$73.99

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Payment Options:
Residents can choose to pay for their accommodation by a refundable deposit - a daily payment - or a combination of both. A refundable deposit is paid as a lump sum amount. A daily payment accrues daily and is paid monthly. A combination payment includes both a partial lump sum and daily payments. More information can be found at www.hesseruralhealth.org.au

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Example Payment:
50% refundable deposit of $275000 and 50% daily payment of $36.99

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Room Description:
Chelsea Lodge is a boutique 22 bed residential aged care service located in Winchelsea - a country town by the Barwon River just 25 minutes from both Geelong and Colac on the Princes Highway - and 1 hour 20 minutes from Melbourne. Operated by Hesse Rural Health - Chelsea Lodge is co-located with the Winchelsea Hospital. The 21 ensuited rooms are private - with carpet flooring and a single bed. Each private - carpeted room has a single bed and an ensuite. Large windows look out onto beautifully kept gardens and paddocks with farm animals including sheep and alpacas. Ample storage and display shelving is available. The bathroom amenities include a toilet - walk in shower - basin - cabinet and sensor lighting. Private telephones are available for each room on request - with a one off setup fee and call costs only. Free to air television points are installed - with works also underway for an 8 channel Foxtel connection. Heating and cooling is centrally regulated. The room is equipped with call and assist buttons both at the bedside and in the ensuite - providing direct communication to care staff.

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Room Size:
14 Sqm

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Common Area Details:
The dining area seats 21 residents - but is also used for special events such as concerts and celebratory gatherings for up to fifty persons. Another spacious common room - furnished with comfortable and stylish seating - provides Foxtel and visual media entertainment. An activities room and a dedicated care planning room for family care meetings are also available. Floor to ceiling windows overlook tranquil gardens and paddock areas with farm animals including sheep and alpacas. A private courtyard accesses a water feature and seating area.

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Specific Features:
Meals are cooked on site and served fresh from the oven. Bookings for visiting family members who may wish to join a resident for a meal may be arranged. Located just a short walk from the post office - supermarket - bank - and cafes - the facility is ideally situated for both assisted and independent access to community facilities. The Winchelsea Primary School is directly opposite - and the picturesque Barwon River also nearby.

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Additional Care Info:
The co-located Winchelsea Hospital and Werruna - an internationally acclaimed dementia facility - facilitates ageing in place by providing access to the appropriate care and environment required. Weekly outings are arranged by dedicated activities personnel using the facilitys own bus transport for picnics - concerts - shopping - dining and visiting attractions such as galleries and shows. Other recreational activities planned within the facility include performances from the local school children - singing and piano recitals - guest speakers - church services - art and crafts - a book club - and access to iPads.

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Additional Care Cost:
On-site services include physiotherapy - speech therapy - podiatry - hearing tests - eye care - hairdressing - occupational therapy - diabetes education and a dietician providing advice on nutrition. Chelsea Lodge is supported by a thriving local GP practice. Foxtel is now available in each room for a small monthly fee.

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Extra Service Fee:
0

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