Carpenter Court Aged Care Centre offers a broad range of aged care services, including permanent care, respite (short-term) care, palliative care, memory support and behavioural & mental health care. An experienced and compassionate care team will create a personalised care plan in close consultation with you to understand your needs and preferences. At the Centre, there is a homely and lively atmosphere and it is conveniently located minutes away from local shops, cafes and services. Enjoy beautiful ocean views from one of the Centre's common areas, or even right from your room.The team at Carpenter Court work towards promoting a culture of choice, belonging, diversity and support for residents. There is an active Lifestyle program, including a variety of recreational, wellness and exercise activities, which are designed to uphold residents' overall health and wellbeing. These also aim to help residents pursue their hobbies and interests, and possibly discover new ones. A dedicated Salvation Army Chaplain is also available, who can provide pastoral and spiritual care, if desired.Key features and services:Fully furnished single rooms (some with a private ensuite) with own vanity and a 24-hour emergency call system
Person-centred model of care, with care plans tailored to each resident's needs
Aged care services for more independent and physically able residents
24-hour access to compassionate care and nursing staff
Exercise, recreational and wellbeing programs and services, such as art classes and music activities Seasonally rotating menus and meals freshly prepared by a professional catering team
Fully accredited and government-approved aged care centre operated by one of Australia's most trusted and established not-for-profit organisationsNDIS services and support are available to residents of the Centre
Located in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country, Calvary Cessnock Retirement Community offers quality care accommodation to 296 residents across two residential care sites: Bimbadeen and Nulkaba.
Bimbadeen Residential Care accommodates 80 residents in a contemporary, home-like environment and also offers respite accommodation services. Residents are housed in single rooms in one of four lodges: Mount View (16 beds), Watagan (24 beds), Windemere (24 beds) and Mulbring (16 beds). Rooms are generous in size, each with an ensuite. Each lodge has a spacious lounge/dining area plus separate lounges/quiet rooms in each area. Two lodges, Mount View and Mulbring offer secure, dementia specific accommodation.
Nulkaba Residential Care offers contemporary accommodation for 216 residents and offers respite accommodation too. Residents are accommodated in one of eight lodges which contain a mixture of single and double rooms. Nulkaba offers 96 secure dementia specific accommodation places.
Calvary Cessnock offers:
Qualified care staff
Access to medical coverage when required
Physiotherapy assistants who facilitate specialised physiotherapy care designed to maintain mobility
Recreational activity officers who design individual and group activity programs aimed at encouraging enjoyment, rehabilitation and promotion of self esteem.
Qualified pastoral care staff who care for residents’ spiritual and emotional needs
Chaplain who conducts a weekly ecumenical church service
Ministers of various denominations who can visit on request and minister to each resident’s particular spiritual needs
Hairdressing salon plus a qualified hairdresser who is available by appointment
Specialised menu catering to varied tastes and offering a wide choice of meals
Secure building.