mecwacare Susan Barton House is a modern 144-room aged care facility located in Bacchus Marsh, offering permanent residential, respite, dementia, and palliative care.
The aged care home is structured as five 'small home' communities, with each spacious king single room featuring an ensuite bathroom and access to gardens or sunny courtyards. Each community includes its own lounge and dining spaces to encourage socialisation while maintaining privacy.
Amenities include a café, hairdressing salon, chapel, libraries, and dedicated therapy rooms with access to allied health professionals. The facility features extensive outdoor spaces including BBQ areas, landscaped gardens, and a children's playground, making it family-friendly for celebrations and visits.
The home provides a comprehensive activity program including art classes, fitness sessions with gym equipment, and cultural events. A facility bus enables regular community outings. Located near local hospitals and the main shopping centre of Bacchus Marsh, the home combines accessibility with a tranquil setting.
On-site chefs prepare nutritious meals that accommodate special dietary requirements, and residents can enjoy both private dining rooms and communal dining spaces.
Top Rated Home in Bacchus Marsh
One of the top homes in Bacchus Marsh according to residents and Government service audits.
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The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at mecwacare Susan Barton House think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2024 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.
No Accommodation fee for respite
You will only pay the Basic daily fee and may pay an additional services fee.
Concessional residents welcome
mecwacare Susan Barton House 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 Susan Barton House on average received 202 minutes of total daily care (107% 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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What is the ACQSC star rating of mecwacare Susan Barton House?
This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.
What is the price range of residential aged care at mecwacare Susan Barton House?
mecwacare Susan Barton House has 4 different types of rooms which range in price between $390,000 and $550,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.
Updated: 29 September 2024