Bill Crawford Lodge

Bill Crawford Lodge is a dementia-specific aged care facility located on Dana St. in Ballarat. The facility features an open plan design with light-filled atriums and colorful interiors. It houses 30 beds across two units, each with single and double occupancy rooms, some with en-suite facilities. Rooms are equipped with electric, adjustable beds and sensor mats to ensure resident safety.

Each room and common area includes a nurse call bell system, and external doors are secured with electronic keypads. Residents enjoy a secure garden area complete with a car and a 'bus stop' for recreational purposes. The facility offers various health services including dietetics and speech pathology, and implements therapy programs such as Montessori-based activities. A specialized Snoezelen room provides sensory stimulation for all residents. Personalization of living spaces with personal items is encouraged.