Resthaven Mount Gambier offers residential aged care accommodation and respite accommodation for older people requiring this level of support.Within a short distance of inner-city shops, cafes, galleries, theatre, public library, transport, churches, gardens, parks and reserves, Resthaven Mount Gambier has easy access to an array of shopping, entertainment, leisure and lifestyle experiences.
Incorporating modern, award winning design with generous building space, excellent security, monitored fire safety and sprinkler systems, the site features a multi-function hall, alfresco area, barbeque area, dining areas, gardens, hairdressing salon, self-service café with internet connection, laundry, library, lounges and a shop. Worship services are regularly conducted.Rooms offer small dining and lounge areas, providing opportunities for families to meet for private leisure time, and creating a sense of community. Professionally landscaped garden areas and courtyards are protected, secure, safe, and accessible. There is generous building space per resident, excellent security, monitored fire safety and sprinkler systems with generators ensuring ongoing service provision in the case of power failures. Residents enjoy freshly prepared, dietitian approved meals, cooked fresh on-site, with different menu choices available to suit cultural needs if required. Ecumenical worship services are held in our hall, which includes a dedicated chapel area. Chaplaincy support is available, and Resthaven respects and supports people of all faiths and beliefs.Resthaven does not charge Higher Everyday Living Fees (HELF) in Residential Services for services such as extra meal choices, bus trips, entertainment, and so on. This reflects our charitable purpose.Optional ExtrasAdditional services are available for a fee, giving you the option to enhance your comfort and convenience:in-room phone and wi-ficompanion support for appointments or social outingssupported community activities.To support your health and wellbeing, Resthaven also provides:individualised and group exercise programs to improve or maintain strength, balance and mobility.Clinical Care and SupportYou can rest assured with Resthaven’s qualified nursing staff, including a nurse on duty 24/7 and a highly trained clinical team to address complex health care needs and pain management.Residents also have access to:a Resthaven Nurse Practitionerspecialist clinical teams in continence, dementia, and palliative carememory support design featureshealth care professionals, including podiatrists, physiotherapists, and speech pathologistsOur staff are:qualified, insured, and police checkedsupported by ongoing practical training and education from our Clinical Educator teambacked by comprehensive online trainingAll Residential Services Managers are Registered Nurses.To arrange a tour or book respite, please phone Resthaven Mount Gambier on (08) 8726 3400.
To register your interest, please phone the Residential Accommodation Enquiries team on (08) 8373 9113 during business hours, email accommodation@resthaven.asn.au or use the Enquiry Contact Form.