Tarcoola Village
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Phone: (03) 5832 0800 – Fax: (03) 5821 3998
Tarcoola Village is situated in a garden setting close to the banks of the Goulburn River and comprises:
- Independent Living Units - 77 units
- 32 one-bedroom units, 43 two bedroom units
- 2 two bedroom units plus study
- Acacia House - 60 bed high care ageing in place residential aged care service
- Hakea Lodge - 57 bed ageing in place residential aged care service
Acacia House
Care Manager
Maria Lang
Phone: (03) 5821 0594 – Fax: (03) 5832 0860
This is a 60 bed nursing facility catering for people with high care needs. The facility was completed in November/December 2004. Accommodation at Acacia House consists of single rooms with en-suites, and a number of twin share rooms with en-suites. In addition to three main meals, morning, afternoon tea and supper are provided to residents in the dining room or their private room when appropriate.
Our qualified nurses and caring support staff provide complex nursing care and services.
Services such as hairdressing, podiatry, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, aromatherapy and diversional therapy may be provided if required. Some costs are met by the organisation, depending on the assessed level of care.
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Care Manager
Alanna Jalkanen
Phone: (03) 5822 1573 – Fax: (03) 5832 0862
This is a 57-bed 'Ageing in Place' facility. Accommodation at Hakea Lodge consists of single rooms with ensuite bathrooms. Meals are served in a central dining room. In addition to three main meals, morning, afternoon tea and supper are provided. Spacious and homely lounge areas are available for use by all residents.
We provide personal care and services to residents to the level of basic nursing care. More complex nursing services are provided in our high care nursing home.
Go back to the topIndependent Living Units
Our one-bedroom units were established with the assistance of a capital grant from the Federal Government in 1970. Our two bedroom units are resident funded on the basis of an agreed loan to Shepparton Villages. Some of the loan is retained by Shepparton Villages. Details are available from Shepparton Villages Administration.
Each unit has natural lighting and is beautifully appointed with a bright modern kitchen and roomy bathroom. Quality floor coverings and window furnishings are supplied and a specially selected colour scheme makes for a pleasant and restful ambience.
Security of Tenure is provided by way of issuing each resident with a licence to occupy a particular unit.
The one bedroom independent living units are available to those people with limited means. The two bedroom independent living units are fully resident funded. Details are available from Shepparton Villages Administration.
Who may apply for Accommodation?
If you are of retirement age and have an association with the Greater Shepparton area, you will be eligible to apply for accommodation.
Independent Living Unit Maintenance Fee
A maintenance fee based on village outgoings applies to all units. This fee covers such items as rates, building insurance, internal and external maintenance, gardens and grounds and administration.
Go back to the topActivity/Social Centre
This facility is for the use of all the residents of the village. A residents committee organises functions such as indoor bowls, billiards, cards, bingo, sausage sizzles etc.
The centre can also be used for functions such as birthdays, anniversaries etc.
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Definition of "Ageing in Place"
Ageing in Place is a Federal Government initiative that allows residents to remain in their hostel as their frailty increases. This has become a Shepparton Villages policy enabling residents to remain with friends and carers they know. Of course when residents require complex nursing, a nursing home and not a hostel is the appropriate facility in which these services are provided.
Residential Aged Care Facilities
To be eligible for care at our aged care facilities, Hakea Lodge and Acacia House, you will need to be assessed by the Aged Care Assessment Service. A referral from your general practitioner will facilitate this. You can contact the Aged Care Assessment Service direct on (03) 5823 6000.
Respite Care
A limited number of Respite Care Beds are available at Tarcoola and Rodney Park Villages. This service provides temporary relief for persons in the community caring for the frail aged. Enquiries and reservations for Respite Care are through the Admissions Co-ordinator, Administration Building, Tarcoola Village or by telephoning (03) 5832 0800.
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