About
Blakeney Lodge
Blakeney Lodge provides a safe, caring, homelike environment for older people from all backgrounds. The 30-place low care residential aged community provides 24-hour care and supervision, seven days a week. Residents are offered a range of activities and outings. They can also develop their computer skills, maintain a gardening plot, grow vegetables or care for Blakeney Lodge's animals.
All residents enjoy their own bedroom. Five rooms have ensuite bathrooms, while the other 25 rooms have shared bathroom facilities with one other resident.
Staff pride themselves on developing an excellent rapport with the residents in their care.
Family and friends are warmly welcomed. Residents are encouraged to retain their independence and are free to come and go, as well as enjoy the hostel's extensive peaceful gardens.
Located in Tumut, Blakeney Lodge is one hour's drive from Wagga Wagga and two hours drive from Canberra.
Blakeney Lodge is accredited by the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency.
Built in 1975, Blakeney Lodge transitioned to Catholic Healthcare in February 2006. The residential service was previously owned by the Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulburn and managed by the Blakeney Lodge Management Committee. Following the change in ownership, the Blakeney Lodge community continues to have an ongoing involvement in the service via the Community Board. Blakeney Lodge is highly regarded in the local community.
The Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulburn is a member organisation of Catholic Healthcare.
Blakeney Lodge is centrally located in the township of Tumut, within a short walking distance from the local shops. It sits alongside the local Catholic Church and Catholic Primary School. Street parking is readily available or cars can drop off visitors easily using the main driveway and turning circle.
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Other Features
- Registered nurses who provide assessment, planning and care for our residents
- Visiting hairdresser, however, residents are welcine to invite their own hairdresser to see them within the Lodge.
- Daily delivery of newspapers
- Dry cleaning service
- Monthly visit by podiatrist
- Physiotherapy assistant employed to ensure that all residents are able to access the care they need
- Community involvement with Senior Citizen Club, Lombardy Club, View Club, etc.
- Alternative therapies, such as aromatherapy and massage
- Garden beds to grow their own fruit and vegetables
- Weekly shopping trips
- Security fencing and doors
- Residents able to continue community activities through Senior Citizens, View Club and Probus
- *Note: Some of these services attract separate charges.
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