Cooinda has been an important community asset for Lithgow since 1968. The home has seen various additions and upgrades over the past 50 years and the recent addition of a brand new 36 bed wing signals the exciting next stage of development for Cooinda.Overview
Cooinda opened its doors in 1968 as a 25 bed hostel called Cooinda Aged People’s Homes. Nearby Tanderra was officially opened in March 1991 and the 40 bed facility was soon at capacity. Eight beds were added in 2001 bringing the total to 48 care beds.
Cooinda underwent a major re-fit in 2004 adding ensuites to all rooms and two new wings of 12 beds each. In 2019 building began on Stage 1 of the new development with the new lodge to accommodate 36 new ensuite rooms with state of the art facilities.
Room Options
84 Rooms, all single with private ensuites.
12 bed secure dementia wing.
Team Structure
Our team consists of clinical staff and specialists, including registered nurses and personal care assistants available on-call, 24-hours a day. A leisure and lifestyle officer arranges activities and therapy. Team members are passionate, caring and friendly and go above and beyond to build a genuine rapport with residents and their family members.
Care Structure
We offer one of the most comprehensive ranges of services including:
Residential aged care Palliative care Respite care Secure Dementia care
Provided Services
With attention to the complete health and wellbeing of our residents, the services we offer combine specialist care with quality of life. Beyond our standard care offerings, further services accommodate specific needs of residents.
Dedicated specialists like dietitians, podiatrists and speech therapists make frequent visits, along with physiotherapists for mobility and pain management. We also have a visiting dental service and hearing specialists that come to the facility as required.
Food & Diet
Healthy and balanced meal choices are always available and prepared fresh on-site. Meals can also be tailored to fit any dietary requirements.
Activities & Excursions
Entertainment is coordinated by the leisure and lifestyle officer who looks after events and activities that are planned over a social calendar.
Accommodation for Residents of Cowra & CanberraWhether you are a Cowra local or live within the Central West region, Weeroona Aged Care has all the services available to meet your care needs and accommodation preferences.
Weeroona is a fully renovated 95 bed home with a modern design and longstanding . All two-bed rooms and private suites have been refurbished with a new colour scheme, curtains, cupboards, linen, flat screen televisions and bedspreads. Our modern two-bed rooms are great for couples or companions.
Rooms Available:
Private suite with ensuite - extra services
Private suite with ensuite - non extra services
Two-bed companion room (some with ensuite).
Would you like to find out more about Weeroona?There are two ways that we can further assist you with your enquiry.
Contact our admissions team via phone or email or
Click on the ‘visit website’ link and request an information pack
ToursTours are a great way for you to come and experience what makes Weeroona different from other aged care providers. We'll give you a personal one on one tour so that you can gather all the information you'd like to know.We can also email or post you a copy of our 5 Steps to Aged Care Guide or our Respite Guide. Both documents provide a wealth of knowledge.Contact us today for more information. 02 6342 3333.
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