CARE OPTIONS

The range of Care Options available is quite considerable and can be confusing. The following is a simplified guide to types of residential aged care available in our Villages.

High Care
High level care (formerly called nursing home) is provided for people requiring a higher level of complex health care and specialised needs. These needs can include medication management, continence care, and wound care.

Care is provided by trained and qualified staff, in a caring, respectful and nurturing environment. High level care accommodation features single rooms with ensuite, furniture fittings, emergency response system, access to facilities such as dining room, lounges, kitchen, activities, and outdoor areas. At Torbay–Torquay couples can be catered for in shared rooms.
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Low Care
Low level care (formerly called aged care hostels) is provided for people with some care needs but who are still able to function independently. Our low level care sections are appreciated by people with limited mobility or in need of greater access to personal and nursing care than people living at home.

Low level care accommodation has single rooms with ensuite, furniture, fittings, an emergency response system and access to facilities such as dining room, lounges, kitchen, activities and outdoor areas. At Torbay–Torquay couples can be catered for in shared rooms.

Our Homes are staffed by Registered Nurses, Personal Care Attendants, Diversional Therapist and Support Staff.

Activities are organised to suit a resident’s lifestyle and to assist him or her to maintain social and recreational interests.
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Ageing in place
Ageing in place is the ability of a Home to offer all levels of care so that you can remain in the Home as your care needs increase.
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Dementia Care
Our secure dementia care wings at Torbay–Torquay are specifically designed and staffed to enhance the quality of life and safety for residents with dementia related conditions. Residents are provided with specialised high level care, accommodation and activities in a secure and peaceful environment. One wing provides specialised care for residents who wander.
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Respite Care
Respite care is short-term care (9 weeks per financial year) on a planned or emergency basis, where the person will ultimately return home.

Respite accommodation is available for both low and high care clients. Respite care can also provide relief to carers, allowing them time out to enjoy a short break.

Respite care does provide an opportunity to experience life in an aged care home prior to moving in on a more permanent basis.

Respite care is currently unavailable.
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End-of-life Care
End-of-life care, or palliative, care is care provided for people who have a life threatening illness, with little or no prospect of a cure. Palliative care aims to give the best possible quality of life, reducing the need to move to another location such as a hospital or hospice.
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