My mum Renee lived at Gregory Lodge for the final fifteen months of her life. I found the staff lovely. It took a while for my mum to settle in and get to know all the staff.
Unlike a previous review I certainly was not of the impression that the staff were Agency Staff. Because I was going to the facility most days to visit mum I got to know a lot of the staff and I found them lovely, friendly and helpful.
Initially as the staff were getting ...
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Casey Barton
8 years ago
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I'm writing this review only based on the first impression from having toured the facility.
In pictures, the place looks stunning (and has a high pricetag to match) however when I visited, I was less impressed, as the staff appeared to be casuals from labor hire companies, and the place had a strong smell of perfumed deoderiser throughout.
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Myriam1846
9 years ago
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Leaving your home to enter an aged care facility, unless you can pay an absolute fortune, automatically strips you of privacy and respect. Im our mother's case, she was sound of mind but confined to a wheel chair which left her dependent on others for the basic care. Coupled with that was her sense of isolation as many others in the home did not have their full mental facilties and she would often choose to stay in her room than attend in of the ...
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Robertson
9 years ago
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Leaving your home to enter an aged care facility, unless you can pay an absolute fortune, automatically strips you of privacy and respect. Im our mother's case, she was sound of mind but confined to a wheel chair which left her dependent on others for the basic care. Coupled with that was her sense of isolation as many others in the home did not have their full mental facilties and she would often choose to stay in her room than attend in of the ...
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Harold5758
9 years ago
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A nursing home can never replace staying in one's own home. All sense of privacy and self respect diminishes, particularly in our mother's case, as she had full mental facilties but was in a wheel chair so was dependent on other's to help shower and dress her.
The fact that the majority of tenants weren't so present in their minds increased her state of isolation. Also, like us, many families are presented with the choice of moving a parent to b...
About Royal Freemasons Gregory Lodge - CLOSED - SOLD TO MECWACARE
Popular Gregory Lodge offers secure 24-hour residential care including dementia specific, respite accommodation and palliative care. In total there are 73 beds with 7 extra large single rooms, 54 standard size rooms and 6 shared rooms. Most rooms have their own private en suite. Integrated in the care is an extensive range of specialist health services including general practice, podiatry, physiotherapy, pharmacy and dental services along with a dedicated team of highly trained staff on hand ensures that best practice care is given to all residents. Residents will enjoy individual and group activities and the regular calendar of daily outings to events and attractions. Gregory Lodge’s beautifully landscaped outdoor living areas provide an ideal setting for a quality lifestyle.Gregory Lodge offers a wide range of social and cultural activities. Residents enjoy delicious meals cooked by our own chef served in elegant surroundings.
Available RoomsUpdated as of March 2022
Room Name Classic
Type Single room + shared bathroom
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 51
Room Size (sqm) 15.4
Room Description
Our Classic rooms are standard, fully furnished, single rooms that include a recliner chair, hydronic heating, split system air-conditioning and an outward opening window for fresh air.
Each room has a double wardrobe with slide out drawers inside. Rooms have a spacious bathroom with functional fittings and a cupboard for resident toiletries. Rooms are well located to dining room, activity rooms and care station. Rooms have a home-like look and feel with most rooms having a sunny aspect and views of the courtyards or garden.
Common Areas Description
Gregory Lodge has plenty to offer with wide corridors and several sizeable lounge and activity rooms. There are lovely spacious garden areas and courtyards that all have ample outdoor seating which are located near these rooms.
The large lounge rooms are beautifully presented with quality fittings & furnishings including large flat screen TVs. All rooms have direct access to the gardens and courtyards, where residents can enjoy alfresco dining and BBQ areas.
The main dining room is bright and cheerful, with lovely tables settings and comfortable dining chairs. There is also a private dining room for family gatherings
Room Name Heritage
Type Shared room + ensuite
Occupancy 2
No of rooms 12
Room Size (sqm) 22.1
Room Description
Our Heritage rooms are a shared, fully furnished rooms that include a recliner chair, hydronic heating, split system air-conditioning and an outward opening window for fresh air.
Each resident has a wardrobe with slide out drawers inside. The spacious bathroom has functional fittings and individual cupboard for resident toiletries. Rooms are well located to dining room, activity rooms and care station.
The Heritage rooms have a charming home-like look and feel with most rooms a very close to the large two courtyards.
Common Areas Description
Gregory Lodge has plenty to offer with wide corridors and several sizeable lounge and activity rooms. There are lovely spacious garden areas and courtyards that all have ample outdoor seating which are located near these rooms.
The large lounge rooms are beautifully presented with quality fittings & furnishings including large flat screen TVs. All rooms have direct access to the gardens and courtyards, where residents can enjoy alfresco dining and BBQ areas.
The main dining room is bright and cheerful, with lovely table settings and comfortable dining chairs. There is also a private dining room for family gatherings.
Room Name Regent
Type Single room + ensuite
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 10
Room Size (sqm) 18.2
Room Description
Our Regent rooms are large, fully furnished, single rooms with a private or shared ensuite.
Rooms include a recliner chair, hydronic heating, split system air-conditioning and an outward opening window for fresh air.
A double wardrobe with slide out drawers is also provided and the spacious bathroom has functional fittings and a cupboard for resident toiletries.
Rooms are well located to dining room, activity rooms and care station. Rooms have a home-like look and feel with most rooms having a sunny aspect and views of the courtyards or garden.
Common Areas Description
Gregory Lodge has plenty to offer with wide corridors and several sizeable lounge and activity rooms. There are lovely spacious garden areas and courtyards that all have ample outdoor seating which are located near these rooms.
The large lounge rooms are beautifully presented with quality fittings & furnishings including large flat screen TVs. All rooms have direct access to the gardens and courtyards, where residents can enjoy alfresco dining and BBQ areas.
The main dining room is bright and cheerful, with lovely tables settings and comfortable dining chairs. There is also a private dining room for family gatherings.