Special respite stay offer
Stay for two weeks of respite care and pay for just one week.
Offer valid until 31 December 2024.
Get in touch todayWelcome to Uniting AgeWell Kalkee Community, Nangatta, where we support you to age well.
Our modern residence in Belmont, Geelong, offers high quality dementia-specific care in a comfortable and welcoming environment.
Uniting AgeWell recognises that everyone’s needs are different. Our focus is on supporting you to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence at every age and stage of life, to feel a valued member of your community and to have easy access to the services you need to live the life you want.
Whether you need a little help with everyday living or more intensive support, our flexible and responsive services ensure you can get the best out of life, no matter where you are on your ageing journey.
Uniting AgeWell is a fully accredited, experienced aged care provider committed to its values of kindness, respect, integrity, innovation and inclusion.
To find out how we can support you or to arrange a personal tour, contact the team at Uniting AgeWell today.
Contact usYour goals and needs are our priority
- 24/7, high quality clinical care by qualified and experienced staff
- Specialist dementia care and support
- Palliative care
- Friendly, consistent and reliable staff
- Focus on restorative care to support wellbeing through allied health services including podiatry, physiotherapy and speech therapy
Providing the services you need to live well
- 51 spacious light-filled rooms with built-in wardrobes
- Single or shared ensuite bathrooms
- Quality dining experiences, with choices of food and drinks that cater for individual needs and preferences, cooked fresh by our qualified chefs
- Modern central lounge and dining areas and television lounges
- On-site café and shop
Helping you get the most out of life
- Dynamic and engaging lifestyle and activities program based on the Montessori Method that aims to enable individuals to be as independent as possible, maintain self-esteem and provide purpose
- In-house activities and social outings, themed days and guest entertainers
- Option provided for carers to attend appointments and lifestyle activities with residents
- Community bus with hoist
- In-house hairdresser
- Beautifully landscaped gardens
- Indoor courtyard
Your wellbeing is our primary concern
- Dedicated on-site chaplain
- Pastoral and spiritual care
- Chapel area for worship and celebration times
- Inclusive programs supporting people of all backgrounds, faiths and preferences
- Close ties with local communities
Accommodation options
Room category | Room description | Max RAD | Max DAP | Example: 50/50 RAD + DAP combination |
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Standard Room | Single room with shared bathroom | $275,000 | $62.99 | $137,500 + $31.49 |
Superior Room | Single room with ensuite | $375,000 | $85.89 | $187,500 + $42.95 |
Premium Room | Single room with ensuite and garden view | $400,000 | $91.62 | $200,000 + $45.81 |
The above table details the maximum accommodation rates for Kalkee Community, Nangatta. (Effective 1st July 2024)
Residents can choose to pay for their accommodation by either a RAD (Refundable Accommodation Deposit), or a DAP (Daily Accommodation Payment); or a combination of both. A DAP accrues daily and is paid periodically, for example monthly. A combination payment includes both a partial RAD and partial DAP.
Special Respite Stay Offer
A short-term respite stay enables carers to take a break from their caring role, recharge and refresh.
For the older person, it can be a welcome change too.
You may be recovering from a hospital procedure and need extra care and support before returning home.
Our special respite stay package is now available at Kalkee Community, Nangatta, providing a two-week stay for the cost of just one.
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Sharing the Care is our support kit for families and carers new to residential care.
Designed to help family carers and the person they care for make the transition to residential care a little easier.
Our comprehensive support kit guides you through what to expect and how to cope with this significant life change, from emotional responses and personal wellbeing to settling the resident into their new home. It provides practical advice and easy access to the information and supports you might need during this time of transition.
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COVID-19 Response
The health, safety and wellbeing of our residents, clients and staff is our absolute priority.
Uniting AgeWell’s COVID-19 response continues to evolve as the situation and risk changes.
We are committed to keeping clients and families informed of any changes.
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Kalkee Community, Nangatta
206 High Street,
Belmont VIC 3216
Tel: (03) 5243 6688
Fax: (03) 5243 5191
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Book a tour
Take a personal tour and see the AgeWell difference for yourself. Book now to find out how we can support you to age well and live the life you want.
** Please note that due to the current COVID-19 situation, not all sites are available for tours. Where tours are possible, safe visiting protocols are in place, which include pre-screening, social distancing and hygiene requirements before entry into the facility. No tours are possible without an appointment.
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