Located in Weston in Canberra’s south western suburbs, Uniting Eabrai is a happy and welcoming aged care home. If you choose to become a resident, our caring team can assist you with personal care (such as getting dressed) and many of the day-to-day jobs that have become tricky to manage. We make ...
In recognition of our reputation for high-quality and compassionate dementia care, Uniting Eabrai Weston’s cottages comprise 2 of only 17 aged care homes funded by the Australian Government to deliver its Specialist Dementia Care Program (SDCP).
The dedicated team here is specially trained to care for our intimate community of residents, who are all living with dementia. We’re able to support people exhibiting severe changes in behaviour, in an environment that’s safe, comfortable, and dementia-inclusive.
Uniting Eabrai Weston has 2 separate households across both our Richards and Wilkinson cottages, delivering specialist dementia care for up to 8 residents in each. The SDCP offers 12-month transitional care to support behavioural and psychological symptoms, with the aim of transferring the resident out of this unit, and into a less intensive care setting.
Your loved one will have round-the-clock support to help manage their health, medication and personal care needs. There's a Registered Nurse on site 24/7, and a range of allied health professionals can address specific needs. We build trusting relationships with our residents, and work in partnership with you to create environments and routines that feel safe, familiar, and loving.
In addition to the clinical and allied health services that your loved one needs, we have:
There are 4 fee types associated with aged care homes:
Fees and payments are regulated by the Australian Government and may be subsidised based on income and assets.
All our rooms are furnished for your safety and comfort. You’re welcome to decorate yours with photographs, artworks, linens, and other belongings or personal touches.
Costs for residential respite care are different to those for permanent residents.
Respite residents pay a basic daily care fee. It’s set by the government at 85% of the single basic age pension and adjusted twice a year.
The amount paid can depend on personal circumstances, including whether respite residents:
.Get in touch to learn more about respite care costs.
Due to COVID health restrictions, some services and activities may not be available at the moment.
Uniting values diversity of ability, age, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, intersex variation and/or gender identity and always welcomes everyone, exactly as they are.
There’s free wi-fi across the home for residents and visitors. All rooms are fitted with cabling to support Foxtel, Netflix, modems and telephone.
Yes, of course, we want everyone to feel very much at home. We encourage residents to customise their room with their belongings and to add personal touches such as music, a TV, photos, pictures, simple furnishings and bedspreads or doonas. We do insist that our beds are used, as they’re electrically operated for occupational health and safety reasons. We also discourage rugs as they can be a hazard for tripping.
All linen and towels are supplied and laundered for your loved one. We’ll collect and wash their personal laundry and return it weekly, or more frequently if needed. For residents who prefer to wash their own clothes, there’s a large, free laundry. We also have dryers, irons and ironing boards available to use.
Residents are responsible for costs associated with:
Yes, our performance is assessed by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) and the reports are published here .
Enjoy a cup of tea together, play a board game, or have a family BBQ. Friends and family are also welcome to join in with activities and attend meetings and forums with their loved ones. There’s plenty for visitors to see and do.
Open visiting is warmly invited. To maintain privacy and dignity for all residents, we ask that friends and family wishing to visit outside of regular hours make special arrangements with our care team.
Yes, it’s good for residents to have a change of scene. Some planning and supervision are required, so just let us know in advance and together we’ll make suitable arrangements.
Yes of course, provided they are willing to come and visit. Alternatively, we have a list of accredited GPs who can visit as needed.
Recreation
Transport
Shopping
Reading nooks and comfy armchairs
Soothing aquariums
Cosy areas with fireplaces and access to the gardens.
Dining room
All our rooms are private singles with ensuites
Seating areas around our beautifully landscaped gardens
Enclosed BBQ areaReading nooks and comfy armchairs
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