Banksia Lodge – Excellence, Compassion & Innovation
Banksia Lodge offers 80 single suites, each with ensuite, kitchenette and outdoor area. A Registered Nurse is on site at all times and fresh food is prepared daily by Banksia’s in-house chefs.
Banksia Lodge provides care that is tailored to the needs of each person. Some residents may need help with medication or showering, while others may need specialized palliative care or dementia care. Banksia supports the philosophy of ‘ageing in place’.
Life in Banksia Lodge includes:
- Sensory garden, outdoor seating and pond
- On-site café, a hub for the entire Banksia community
- On-site hairdresser, physiotherapist and GP clinics
- Registered Nurses on duty 24/7
- Activities, including exercises, crafts, games and outings
- 3 meals per day cooked fresh on site, plus morning and afternoon tea
- Single rooms with ensuite bathroom
- Levels of care tailored to the needs of each person
- Dementia care, palliative care and respite care available
Rooms in Rosella House and Kookaburra House offer home-like living in a domestic style setting, while rooms in the larger Lorikeet and Honeyeater wings of Banksia Lodge offer a more traditional aged care home environment.
Future Planning
In future it is part of Banksia’s Strategic Plan that the whole of Banksia Lodge will be converted from a traditional style aged care home to a series of small households with 15 or less residents in each household.
Rosella House and Kookaburra House
- 11 residents per house
- Domestic size kitchen, living and dining areas
- Entry via each house’s own front door
- Easy access to the outdoors including the Sensory Garden, from household living areas.
- Home-style living with a Homemaker and Care Companions to assist with personal care, medication, meal preparation and more.
- Small house model of care in line with best practice and recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. The benefits of small household living result in improved health and well-being outcomes, including fewer hospitalisations and improved quality of life, for residents.
Lorikeet and Honeyeater Wings
- Traditional aged care home environment
- Single rooms with ensuite bathrooms
- Spacious, airy, modern dining and lounge area with access to deck and pond
- Choose from a variety of comfortable common areas to enjoy time with other residents or family members.
- Entry via the main reception area of Banksia Lodge
- Easy access to exercise, games and craft areas
- Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Personal Care Workers and other staff provide round the clock assistance to residents
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Enquire about Banksia Lodge
For more information about Banksia Lodge, or to register for our Waiting List, please contact our Administration and Domestic Services Manager: Sarah Delaney
02 4471 6091 
sarah.delaney@banksiavillage.com.au
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Features and Benefits
Banksia Lodge is an architecturally designed and contemporary residential aged care facility located in beautiful Broulee. The facility is fully accredited and government subsidised.
The Lodge includes 80 single room suites, complete with en suite, kitchenette and peaceful garden outlook. Wheelchair access is available to all rooms. Telephone, internet and Foxtel are available in each room.
Our spacious common areas include lounge and dining areas, activities areas and several smaller lounges – all surrounded by tranquil, family friendly gardens and outdoor spaces. Stunning gardens and an on-site cafe provide a great location for residents to entertain their visitors.
- You will have your own tastefully finished fully private room, with a kitchenette and small refrigerator, en suite bathroom and attractive garden outlook – ready for you to add your individual style and personal comforts such as your favourite chair, pictures, music, books, memorabilia and so on.
- Each room is fully equipped with reverse cycle air conditioning for your individual comfort, and can be securely locked by you when you come and go. Foxtel is provided free to all rooms; telephone and internet connections are also available in each room.
- Our 24 hour emergency assistance call service is active throughout Banksia Lodge, including each resident’s own room.
- Our friendly, professional and qualified staff will assist you with all your personal needs from housekeeping and laundry through to bathing and showering, dressing, grooming, mobility, and helping with medications and other clinical care requirements.
- Residents can access on-site medical and personal care services, including GPs, physio and other allied health services, and professional hairdressers at our Banksia Salon.
- A wide range of social activities and programs is available for those who wish to participate.
- Meals are freshly prepared by our qualified Banksia staff on site and served in our beautifully appointed and welcoming dining areas. Family and friends are most welcome to join residents for meals, with prior arrangement, or to relax with them in beautiful gardens and entertainment areas.
- Comfortable and spacious common rooms, libraries and recreational areas allow residents to mingle, read or watch television, join in activities or just sit quietly and relax.
- Our extensive landscaped gardens and restful water features encourage native bird life and provide beautiful havens for outdoor relaxing.
- Free Wi-Fi available.
- On-site and visitor parking.
- We have two buses (one with a wheel chair lift), which we use to take residents on outings.
Professional Clinical and Personal Care
Our clinical and care teams are highly qualified professionals, with Registered Nurses on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our residents can also access on-site medical and personal care services, including GPs, physio and other allied health services, and professional hairdressers at our Banksia Salon.
Leisure and Lifestyle
Our Leisure & Lifestyle Team runs a wide range of activities and programs each week to help residents remain active, social and healthy.
Residents can participate in activities such as:
- Chair exercises, walking groups and Tai Chi
- Sing-alongs, seniors’ concerts and visits by entertainers
- Art and craft groups
- Armchair travel, card games and board games
- Shopping, social outings and local tours.
Am I eligible?
Banksia Lodge is a fully accredited, government funded and regulated residential aged care facility. As such, it provides residential aged care primarily for persons of pensionable age. By law, this means a resident must be at least 60 years of age or, if a couple, at least one partner must qualify on this age requirement.
Step 1 – ACAT assessment
To be eligible, you will first need an assessment by a member of an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). To find your local ACAT provider, or for more information about ACAT assessments, you can call 1800 200 422, visit myagedcare.gov.au or talk to your GP.
Step 2 – Additional assessment
A further assessment is then made by the Banksia Lodge clinical team, on the basis of individual need. This will take into account:
- Your health
- Your social needs and circumstances
- Your current housing situation
- The support currently available to you from other sources, eg family
- Whether we have the appropriate resources and facilities to provide you with the level of care for your situation.
As Banksia Lodge has a limited number of rooms available, they are offered to people for whom the accommodation will be of the most benefit. Because of this, rooms cannot be offered on a “first come, first served” basis.
If you would like to apply for residential accommodation at Banksia Lodge, please contact our Administration and Domestic Services Manager, Sarah Delaney, for more information. The helpful booklet ‘Steps to Entering Aged Care ‘ is highly recommended.
Administration and Domestic Services Manager: Sarah Delaney
P: 02 4471 6091
E: sarah.delaney@banksiavillage.com.au
Fees and Financial information
The fees and financial arrangements for Banksia Lodge meet the Federal Government’s guidelines for residential aged care facilities.
For detailed information, you can visit the Federal Government’s website myagedcare.gov.au.
The government booklet “Steps to entering aged care” is a very useful resource, providing clear explanations.
Accommodation fee
Banksia Lodge is part-resident funded. This means that residents will be required to make an accommodation payment which will cover the value of their room in accordance with Federal Government guidelines. Any refund of contributions will be in accordance with those guidelines and your residential agreement with Banksia Lodge.
Some accommodation is available for those unable to make an accommodation payment. Four rooms are also available for short term respite care.
Banksia Lodge Fees Information is available here.
How do I apply?
As a fully accredited, government funded and regulated residential aged care facility, residents must meet certain eligibility criteria. You can learn more about accreditation for residential aged care facilities at the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency’s website.
If you would like to apply for residence at Banksia Lodge please contact our Administration and Domestic Services Manager, Sarah Delaney, for more information.
Administration and Domestic Services Manager: Sarah Delaney
P: 02 4471 6091
E: sarah.delaney@banksiavillage.com.au
Special Aged Care Services
Caring for an elderly friend or loved one can be a deeply rewarding experience but it can also be very demanding, emotionally and physically. Specialised clinical and nursing care is often needed, particularly with progressive illnesses such as dementia.
At Banksia Lodge, we provide highly qualified, person-centred and understanding respite, dementia and palliative care and support for residents and their families. We work closely with residents to improve quality of life and provide the support needed through every stage.
Our palliative accommodation provides flexibility, privacy and choice, allowing residents to stay in the comfort and familiarity of their own room.
As each individual has different needs, we must assess their personal situation to ensure we can provide the level of support and service they require.
Our Administration and Domestic Services Manager, Sarah Delaney, can provide you with more detailed information and help you find the best support and service for your situation.
For more information, contact:
Administration and Domestic Services Manager: Sarah Delaney
P: 02 4471 6091
E: sarah.delaney@banksiavillage.com.au
Our Approach to Care
We strive to provide excellence in care, recognising and valuing each person as an individual.
Within this framework our efforts are directed to the holistic needs of each of our residents, based on individual care plans that encapsulate all facets of daily living including religious, cultural, social and human needs.
Our hope is that all our residents will consider Banksia as their home, and our staff part of their extended family. Our staff work co-operatively together as a team. They will act in a friendly manner, promoting a supportive environment and respecting the dignity and privacy of all who receive care at Banksia.
We believe that our residents’ friends and family are part of our team. We work together with them to provide the best support we can for our residents.
We encourage residents to participate in the wide range of daily activities available, according to their choice and capabilities, to support them in maintaining their life skills. We assist them in seeking and receiving medical attention as required and to maintain their “Resident Status” until such time as Banksia is unable to provide an appropriate level of care.
Banksia provides a home-like environment which strives for excellence in care, and continuous improvement promoting security of tenure and hence peace of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can I talk to about my financial situation?
You should always contact your own personal financial advisor or legal representative.
A free and confidential service is also available from Centrelink’s Financial Information Service website, or you can call them on 132 300.
A combined Income and Assets Assessment must be completed by Centrelink for all persons entering residential care. The assessment can also be done by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
How much does residential aged care cost?
Government funding
The Australian Government pays for the bulk of aged care in Australia. You will never be denied the care you need because you cannot afford it. However, as with all aged care services, you may be asked to contribute to the cost of your care if you can afford to do so.
Individual contribution
Moving into an aged care home may require one-off payments or deposits, as well as ongoing fees for your care, accommodation and daily living expenses.
How much you pay depends on your financial situation. However, there are strong protections in place to make sure that care is affordable for everyone.
The Australian Government sets the maximum fees for care and daily living expenses, and there are also rules about how much you can be asked to pay for your accommodation. Banksia Lodge’s fees and financial arrangements are in accordance with these guidelines and rules.
If you are required to pay an accommodation contribution or an accommodation payment, you will have 28 days from the day you entered an aged care home to decide on your payment method. You can choose to pay your accommodation costs by a lump sum, daily payments, or a combination of both. What you will pay will be set out in a Resident Agreement between you and your aged care provider.
Banksia Lodge fees information can be found here
Please make an appointment with our helpful team to learn more about fees.
What is accreditation?
Banksia Lodge is a fully accredited and government regulated residential aged care facility.
To be recognised as an approved provider under the Federal Government Aged Care Act residential aged care facilities must undergo an external evaluation process which is administered by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission .
To be accredited – and remain accredited – aged care facilities must meet seven Aged Care Quality Standards.
- The individual
- The organisation
- The care and servcies
- The environment
- Clinical Care
- Food and nutrition
- The residential community