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BlueCross Glengowrie

54 Box Forest Road, Glenroy, Victoria, 3046

Part of BlueCross

Common areas are named after native plants; Wattle, Banksia, Melaleuca, Acacia and Silvergum, evoking the beauty of the Australian bush. Lounge areas are separated by landscaped gardens and courtyards. Common spaces include:

  • A billiards table
  • Well-stocked library
  • Cosy gas-log fireplace
  • Flat-screen televisions
  • Piano

The dementia-specific wing has its own courtyard, dining room, sitting areas and sensory art space.

Each room is stylishly decorated, with deference to individual tastes. Ageing in place is offered to alleviate the inconvenience of having to move as care levels increase.

All rooms come equipped with:

  • Television connection
  • Telephone connection
  • Hyrdronic heating
  • Ceiling fan

The leisure and lifestyle program at Glengowrie is specially tailored to provide interesting activities that promote residents’ social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. There is a special room that hosts bingo, craft classes and a weekly boutique to offer residents a spot of shopping. Other activities and features include:

  • Mystery outings
  • Computer centre
  • BBQ areas
  • Raised vegetable garden

There is also plenty of opportunity for quiet time with comfortable and spacious sitting rooms, as well as picturesque gardens and courtyard areas.

Meals

The chef prepares a nutritious and delicious menu daily, accommodating to specific dietary or cultural preferences as instructed.

Staff are friendly, professional and absolutely committed to making residents feel as safe, secure and happy as possible.

Responsive and planned respite options are also available to relieve families under pressure.

Single
Permanent

All rooms - Single room + private ensuite; maximum occupancy – 1 person. Size: 15.1 m2 excluding ensuite. Superior rooms at Glengowrie may have views of garden walkways and courtyards. They also provide all the amenities and furnishings of a Standard room.

Key points

  • Fee for additional services
  • Keypad secure

Costs

DAP
Daily Accommodation Payments
RAD
Refundable Accommodation Deposit
$113.1 $0 (No Deposit)
$56.55 $247,500 (50%)
$0 $495,000 (100%)

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Opal HealthCare Set to Expand with Acquisition of BlueCross Aged Care and Home Care Services

on Wednesday, March 13, 2024

In approximately June this year and subject to regulatory approvals, ownership of BlueCross’ 31 Aged Care Residences and its Home Care services will be transferred to Opal HealthCare.

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