Our facility was named after long-term Coburg resident and Mayoress, Dorothy Impey. Dorothy, with ladies from the Coburg Benevolent Society, commenced a Meals on Wheels service for the elderly people in the area. Through this work she saw a need for hostel-type accommodation. This was achieved, with Council, Rotary and Community support.
Opening its doors in 1971, the Dorothy Impey Home has provided care to the elderly citizens of the Moreland Community for over 40 years.
In 2009, a decision to relocate to O’Hea Street, Pascoe Vale South has allowed us to expand our capacity to accommodate the needs of 90 residents in a state-of-the-art facility. With the feedback from our residents and their families and our staff and friends of our home, we were able to incorporate features that give our residents optimal quality of life and maintain the homely atmosphere that many people comment on when talking about our home.
Resident Rooms
All rooms are single rooms with a private ensuite. Residents are welcome to bring in some of their own belongings to tastefully personalise their room. A large modern, inbuilt wardrobe allows for plenty of storage. All rooms overlook a large garden, with some taking advantage of city skyline or mountain views. All rooms are equipped to cater for the latest technological devices such as Pay TV services, Internet and telephone.
Features:
- Many staff who have been with our home for years.
- Full time Activities staff working with resident lifestyle choices.
- All food is cooked on premises to cater for the preferences of residents.
- Aged Care Hospitality Awards Finalist 2011 for Facility Catering Service of the Year
- Latest Nurse Call Systems & Security Access Points in key areas
- 24 Hour Nurses
- Regular Resident Meetings
- Visiting Church Services & Clergy
- Visiting Music Entertainment (Weekly)
- Hairdressing Salon with visiting Hairdresser (Weekly)
- Visiting Beautician (Monthly)
- Visiting Library Services
- Regular Bus Outings
- Coffee Shop
- Internet Hub with Volunteer tutors
- Large landscaped gardens surround our facility
- Undercover BBQ area
- Raised Vegetable Gardens
- Men’s Shed
- Pool Table
- Chapel
- Atrium
- The “Alice O’Brien” Music Room
- Private meal area for residents & family “The Sargents Retreat”
