Strathdon Community

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Given the current COVID-19 pandemic and the social distancing and isolation requirements in place, physical tours are currently unavailable. We recognise that some people will still need urgent permanent admission into residential care. Please contact our Admissions team to discuss how we can assist you during this time.

For admission enquiries please contact our Admissions Team on 1300 783 435.

To contact Strathdon Community directly please call (03) 9845 3111 .

Welcome to Uniting AgeWell Strathdon Community, where we support you to age well.

Our vibrant residence in Forest Hill offers high quality, flexible 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.

We offer:

167 places, including single rooms or couples accommodation
Ensuite bathrooms and generous built-in wardrobes
24-hour, high-level clinical care delivered with dignity and respect by qualified and experienced staff
Specialist dementia care and support in a non-restrictive environment
Palliative care
Dedicated chaplain on site to provide pastoral and spiritual care
Access to allied health services including podiatry, physiotherapy and speech therapy
Comfortable and spacious lounge rooms with cosy fireplaces and televisions
Intimate chapel area for worship and celebration times
Beautifully landscaped gardens including numerous courtyards where residents can sit and enjoy their day
Dynamic and engaging lifestyle and activities program, including in-house activities and social outings, themed days and guest entertainers
On-site café and shop with al fresco dining area creating a welcoming social hub for residents, staff, family and friends
The DineWell experience, with nicely appointed tables and choices of food and drinks that cater for individual needs and preferences, cooked fresh by our qualified chefs
Internet kiosk, billiard table and library
In-house hairdresser
On-site gym
Large volunteer community and close ties with local communities

Uniting AgeWell has introduced a special Respite Stay Package, which provides a three week stay at one of our residences for the cost of just two weeks. This special package is available for all respite stays made between 1 November 2020 and 31 June 2021.

Strathdon Community also provides independent housing and home care packages, so no matter what your care needs are, we can assist you to get the most out of life.

Uniting AgeWell is a fully accredited, experienced aged care provider committed to its values of respect, partnership, wisdom, fairness and stewardship.

To find out how we can support you or to arrange a personal tour, contact the team at Uniting AgeWell today.

Accommodation options

Room category	Room description	Max RAD	Max DAP	Example: 50/50 RAD + DAP combination
Premium A	Single room + ensuite	$550,000	$60.42	$275,000 + $30.21
Premium B	Single room with shared bathroom 28.8sqm	$500,000	$54.93	$250,000 + $27.46
Standard A	Single room + ensuite	$370,000	$40.64	$185,000 + $20.32
Standard B	Single room + shared bathroom	$370,000	$40.64	$185,000 + $20.32
Standard C	Shared room + ensuite	$250,000	$27.46	$125,000 + $13.73
Standard D	Shared room + bathroom	$250,000	$27.46	$125,000 + $13.73

The above table details the maximum accommodation rates for Strathdon Community. (Effective 1st January 2021)

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.