mecwacare Gregory Lodge is a 67-room residential aged care home in Flemington, set across three wings to accommodate varying care needs. The facility is centrally located with easy access to local parks, shops, restaurants, and public transport.
The home offers three room types: Classic Rooms (16sqm) with private ensuites, Heritage Rooms (20sqm) with shared bathrooms, and Regent Rooms (18sqm) with private ensuites. All rooms feature adjustable single electric beds, supportive mattresses, side tables and chairs, and double wardrobes. The facility includes a dedicated memory support unit with 23 rooms specifically designed for residents with dementia.
Communal spaces include fully equipped kitchens, dining rooms, and lounge areas with library facilities. Outdoor amenities feature multiple gardens and courtyards with shaded areas, gazebos, and BBQ facilities. All spaces are climate-controlled with heating and split system air-conditioning.
The lifestyle program offers personalised activities with options for one-on-one attention or group participation through daily activities, clubs, and organised social groups. The facility's design emphasises accessibility and comfort while maintaining a modern, bright atmosphere.
Street parking is available for visitors, and the aged care homes inner-city Melbourne location provides convenient access to community amenities.
No Accommodation fee for respite
You will only pay the Basic daily fee and may pay an additional services fee.
Concessional residents welcome
mecwacare Gregory Lodge supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.
Instead of paying a RAD you can choose to pay a Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) which is a non-refundable daily fee, based on the room price and the maximum permissable interest rate set by the Department of Health and Aged Care.
Residents at mecwacare Gregory Lodge on average received 233 minutes of total daily care (113% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In October 2024, a Registered Nurse was on site 24:00 hours per day.
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Updated: 29 September 2024