Blakeney Lodge

 27-29 Carey St
Tumut NSW 2720
Tel: 02 6947 1993

30 Low care places

Blakeney Lodge provides a safe, caring, homelike environment for older people from all backgrounds. The 30-place low care residential aged community provides 24-hour care and supervision, seven days a week. Residents are offered a range of activities and outings. They can also develop their computer skills, maintain a gardening plot, grow vegetables or care for Blakeney Lodge's animals.

All residents enjoy their own bedroom. Five rooms have ensuite bathrooms, while the other 25 rooms have shared bathroom facilities with one other resident.

Staff pride themselves on developing an excellent rapport with the residents in their care.

Family and friends are warmly welcomed. Residents are encouraged to retain their independence and are free to come and go, as well as enjoy the hostel's extensive peaceful gardens.

Located in Tumut, Blakeney Lodge is one hour's drive from Wagga Wagga and two hours drive from Canberra.

Blakeney Lodge is accredited by the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency.

History

Built in 1975, Blakeney Lodge transitioned to Catholic Healthcare in February 2006. The residential service was previously owned by the Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulburn and managed by the Blakeney Lodge Management Committee. Following the change in ownership, the Blakeney Lodge community continues to have an ongoing involvement in the service via the Community Board. Blakeney Lodge is highly regarded in the local community.

The Archdiocese of Canberra-Goulburn is a member organisation of Catholic Healthcare.

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Transport

Blakeney Lodge is centrally located in the township of Tumut, within a short walking distance from the local shops. It sits alongside the local Catholic Church and Catholic Primary School. Street parking is readily available or cars can drop off visitors easily using the main driveway and turning circle.

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On-site services

Residents at Blakeney Lodge can use the following services*:

  • Two registered nurses are responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of all resident care
  • Visits from resident's own general practitioners
  • Visiting hairdresser; residents can also invite their own hairdresser
  • Daily delivery of newspapers
  • Delivery of dry cleaning
  • Monthly visit by podiatrist
  • Weekly physiotherapist visits, at no cost to residents
  • Physiotherapy assistant employed to ensure that all treatments ordered are undertaken
  • Catholic Church and Anglican services
  • Community contacts via Senior Citizens, Lombardy Club, View Club, etc.
  • Alternative therapies, such as aromatherapy and massage
  • Access to community transport
  • Gardening beds to grow their own fruit and vegetables
  • Weekly shopping for residents attended to by the activities officers.

* Note: Some of these services attract separate charges.

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Resident testimonial

"To the management and staff at Blakeney Lodge,

I wish to thank the very kind ladies who attended to me when I had a couple of minor turns recently. They were so caring and competent and did their utmost to make me comfortable and feel secure.

Also, I wish to thank the staff for running round and organising medication and flushing out my port-a-cath at a moment's notice when my daughter and I made a snap decision that I would return with her to her home at Mt Warrigal for a few days. We greatly appreciate your help and kindness."
- Resident's thank you letter 15.8.06