Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge

85 Hester Avenue
MERRIWA WA 6030
RATINGS
Overall rating


Good

Reported: January 2025 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


Acceptable

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: $533,000
Maximum DAP: $122.96

Room size: 16 sqm plus 4sqm ensuite
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
RAAFA offers homely good sized single rooms with ensuites, that are well appointed with electronically adjusted beds, bedside table and built in wardrobes. All rooms have windows, most with attractive views and quality window treatments (either curtains or blinds). Bedroom floors are covered with high quality carpets or vinyl. Many rooms have direct access to attractive outdoor garden areas. To ensure residents feel safe and secure, security screens are on external doors and windows. Residents have easy access to a nurse call system to contact staff at any time of the day or night. Rooms are temperature controlled via an air conditioner system and many rooms also have ceiling fans. Ensuites are spacious with floor to ceiling tiling and all have exhaust fans.
Single room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $427,000
Maximum DAP: $98.5

Room size: 16 sqm plus 4sqm ensuite
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
RAAFA offers homely good sized single rooms with ensuites, that are well appointed with electronically adjusted beds, bedside table and built in wardrobes. All rooms have windows, most with attractive views and quality window treatments (either curtains or blinds). Bedroom floors are covered with high quality carpets or vinyl. Many rooms have direct access to attractive outdoor garden areas. To ensure residents feel safe and secure, security screens are on external doors and windows. Residents have easy access to a nurse call system to contact staff at any time of the day or night. Rooms are temperature controlled via an air conditioner system and many rooms also have ceiling fans. Ensuites are spacious with floor to ceiling tiling and all have exhaust fans.
Single room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $368,000
Maximum DAP: $84.89

Room size: 16 sqm plus 4sqm ensuite
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
RAAFA offers homely good sized single rooms with ensuites, that are well appointed with electronically adjusted beds, bedside table and built in wardrobes. All rooms have windows, most with attractive views and quality window treatments (either curtains or blinds). Bedroom floors are covered with high quality carpets or vinyl. Many rooms have direct access to attractive outdoor garden areas. To ensure residents feel safe and secure, security screens are on external doors and windows. Residents have easy access to a nurse call system to contact staff at any time of the day or night. Rooms are temperature controlled via an air conditioner system and many rooms also have ceiling fans. Ensuites are spacious with floor to ceiling tiling and all have exhaust fans.
Single room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $267,000
Maximum DAP: $61.59

Room size: 14 sqm plus 4sqm ensuite
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
RAAFA offers homely good sized single rooms with ensuites, that are well appointed with electronically adjusted beds, bedside table and built in wardrobes. All rooms have windows, most with attractive views and quality window treatments (either curtains or blinds). Bedroom floors are covered with high quality carpets or vinyl. Many rooms have direct access to attractive outdoor garden areas. To ensure residents feel safe and secure, security screens are on external doors and windows. Residents have easy access to a nurse call system to contact staff at any time of the day or night. Rooms are temperature controlled via an air conditioner system and many rooms also have ceiling fans. Ensuites are spacious with floor to ceiling tiling and all have exhaust fans.
Aged Care Home's description:

Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge is secure in the heart of the beautiful and established Cambrai Village in Merriwa. This 79 bed residential aged care facility is located in the northern suburb of Merriwa and boasts state of the art facilities whilst maintaining a relaxed but elegant homely environment. Our rooms are single sized rooms with ensuites over two levels. Level one rooms have access to private or shared balconies many with uninterrupted views of the surrounding suburbs and picturesque parklands Some rooms offer direct access to courtyards that have an abundance of sunlight and beautifully manicured gardens with places to relax and enjoy some fresh air. Rooms also offer air-conditioning, quality fittings, telephone and easy access nurse call systems. There are many lounge areas available to residents complete with kitchenette facilities where you can enjoy time relaxing with family and friends or on other occasions, attend activities.

Services for particular needs:
Focus on socially and financially disadvantaged people, Special focus on people with a terminal illness, Specific services for people with dementia, Specific services for veterans
Government funded:
Yes
Extra service provider:
No
Provider organisation:
Air Force Association (Western Australian Division) Incorporated Note for provider
ABN 97352605141
Phone number:
+61892066000
Email address:
syardley@raafawa.org.au

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Vivian Bullwinkel Lodge
85 Hester Avenue
MERRIWA WA 6030
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