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The Birches

· Foster Street Hamilton 3300 VIC

Residential aged care at The Birches in Hamilton, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia
  • About the home

    The aged care home offers around-the-clock care with registered and enrolled nurses, personal care staff, and allied health assistants available to residents. Each resident receives a personalized care plan, inclusive of daily room and en-suite cleaning, while respecting individual cultural customs and beliefs.

    The facility is equipped with robust safety and health programs including falls and pressure injury prevention, infection control, and a comprehensive quality improvement initiative. Additionally, there are security services and provisions for social leave. Special measures like pre-admission financial planning and a patient deposit trust account are also in place.

    Residents can participate in various activities like school and church visitation programs, Delta Dogs, and massage therapy. The staff includes catering, reception during business hours, ward assistants, medical professionals, and volunteers, ensuring a holistic approach to resident care and well-being.

      Top Rated Home in Hamilton

      One of the top homes in Hamilton according to residents and Government service audits.

      9.6
      Overall Score
      218
      Staffing Minutes
      3 Year Accreditation

      The Birches Reviews

      8.9· Recommended by 85% residents

      Categories

      Staff9.0
      90%
      Home8.9
      89%
      Independence8.8
      88%
      Food7.9
      79%
      Kindness9.6
      96%
      Safety9.6
      96%

      The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at The Birches think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2023 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.

      Rooms & Pricing

      Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) is a lump sum accommodation deposit refundable at the end of stay.

      Room Type
      Price
      Single Rooms with Ext GardenSingle room + ensuite
      $460,000
      Single Rooms with Garden ViewsSingle room + ensuite
      $400,000

      No Accommodation fee for respite

      You will only pay the Basic daily fee and may pay an additional services fee.

      Concessional residents welcome

      The Birches supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

      About the Staff

      218
      218 mins
      All Care Staff
      50 mins
      Registered Nurse

      Residents at The Birches on average received 218 minutes of total daily care (99% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In September 2024, a Registered Nurse was on site 23:43 hours per day.

      Things to know

      About the operator

      • Operated by Western District Health Service
      • Government business
      • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
      • ABN: 47616976917

      Safety Checks

      • Certification valid
      • Has not received notice of sanction
      • Is accredited

      Location

      Foster Street Hamilton 3300 VIC

      Questions

      What is the ACQSC star rating of The Birches?

      This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

      What is the price range of residential aged care at The Birches?

      The Birches has 2 different types of rooms which range in price between $400,000 and $460,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.

      Updated: 19 October 2024