Hesse Rural Health Service Nursing Home

8 Gosney Street
WINCHELSEA VIC 3241
RATINGS
Overall rating


Excellent

Reported: July 2024 by Dept. of Health and Aged Care. The overall rating is based on the aged care home’s performance across four key areas: Compliance, Residents’ Experience, Staffing and Quality Measures.

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Compliance


Excellent

Residents' experience


Good

Staffing


Excellent

Quality measures


Excellent

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For more details about this facility's compliance and quality, view the Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission audit reports here.

DETAILS
Accommodation:
Residential permanent:
Single room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $526,000
Maximum DAP: $120.76

Room size: 17
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
Hesse Lodge is a boutique 24 bed residential aged care service located in Winchelsea, a country town by the Barwon River just 25 minutes from both Geelong and Colac on the Princes Highway, and 1 hour 20 minutes from Melbourne. Operated by Hesse Rural Health, Hesse Lodge is co-located with the Winchelsea Hospital. The 15 ensuited rooms are private, with carpet flooring and a single bed. A large window looks out onto beautifully kept gardens and rural spaces. Ample storage and display shelving is available. The bathroom amenities include a toilet, walk in shower, basin, cabinet and sensor lighting. Private telephones are available for each room on request, with a one off setup fee and call costs only. Free to air television points are installed, with works also underway for an 8 channel Foxtel connection. Heating and cooling is centrally regulated. The room is equipped with call and assist buttons both at the bedside and in the ensuite, providing direct communication to care staff.
Single room + no bathroom or ensuite

Maximum RAD: $319,000
Maximum DAP: $73.24

Room size: 12
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
Hesse Lodge is a boutique 24 bed residential aged care service located in Winchelsea, a country town by the Barwon River just 25 minutes from both Geelong and Colac on the Princes Highway, and 1 hour 20 minutes from Melbourne. Operated by Hesse Rural Health, Hesse Lodge is co-located with the Winchelsea Hospital. The 9 rooms without ensuites are private, with non-carpet flooring and a single bed. A large window looks out onto beautifully kept gardens and rural spaces. Ample storage is available. The shared bathroom amenities include a toilet, walk in shower, basin and sensor lighting. Private telephones are available for each room on request, with a one off setup fee and call costs only. Free to air television points are installed, and Foxtel is available in all rooms at no additional cost. Heating and cooling is centrally regulated. The room is equipped with call and assist buttons both at the bedside and in the ensuite, providing direct communication to care staff.
Aged Care Home's description:

Hesse Lodge is a boutique 24 bed residential aged care service located in Winchelsea, a country town by the Barwon River just 25 minutes from both Geelong and Colac on the Princes Highway, and 1 hour 20 minutes from Melbourne.

Expansive windows overlook tranquil, established gardens, with an outlook towards a small man-made lake and windmill that provide water for the gardens and farm animals. The co-located Winchelsea Hospital and Werruna, an internationally acclaimed dementia facility, facilitate ageing in place by providing access to the appropriate care and environment required.

If you would like more information, or wish to book a tour of the facility, our office is available weekdays between 9am – 5pm on (03) 5267 1200.

Services for particular needs:
Specific services for people with dementia
Government funded:
Yes
Extra service provider:
No
Provider organisation:
Hesse Rural Health Service Note for provider
ABN 12766864906
Phone number:
+61352671200
Email address:
reception@hesse.vic.gov.au

LOCATION
Hesse Rural Health Service Nursing Home
8 Gosney Street
WINCHELSEA VIC 3241
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