Helping Hand Lealholme Port Pirie

Our Port Pirie care home, known as Lealholme, is nestled between two nature reserves – Frank Green Park and Woodward Park – as well as being close to central Port Pirie.

Family and community are central to the day-to-day experience of Lealholme. Residents stay connected with regular events such as movie nights, concerts and bus excursions arranged by a dedicated Lifestyles Coordinator. Daily events include arts and crafts, snooker, indoor bowls, bingo and exercise therapy.

Lealholme has a strong relationship with some of the local kindergartens and residents enjoy inter-generational visits and activities.

Lealholme offers accommodation for 90 residents and features include:

• library
• private family areas
• internet and self-serve café
• chicken coop
• Men’s shed
• unisex hair salon
• memory support accommodation offering specialised support and care.

As well, all of Helping Hand’s residential care homes provide:

• shared garden spaces
• tailored social and lifestyle activities
• weekly church services
• religious support for all denominations
• inclusive environments for LGBTI+ older people, carers and staff
• understanding of the specific aged care needs of people who identify as Forgotten Australians
• a pet friendly environment
• consistent and continuous care
• respite care
• spacious rooms you can personalise with your own belongings, plus up to date ensuite facilities
• reverse cycle air conditioning in each resident’s room
• room cleaning, laundry and linen services
• provision for telephone, radio and personal computers
• home style meals prepared on-site
• selected allied health services
• a Tovertafel interactive projector that is designed for people living with dementia and encourages them to play, engage and connect