Boroondara Aged Services Society
PO Box 304 Canterbury
Victoria 3126
27 Shierlaw Ave Canterbury
Victoria 3126
Phone: 03 8809 4000
Fax: 03 8809 4913
Email
ACN 004 574 547
ABN 66 004 574 547
Faversham House
27 Shierlaw Ave New Admission InquiriesIf you would like more information please contact our Admission Officer on Ph: 03 8809 4901 or email: reception@basscare.org.au
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Located in Shierlaw Avenue, Canterbury, and completed in July 2006, Faversham House and its Hamer Wing provide full accommodation services for 112 low level care residents and 44 high level care residents, facilitating ageing in place. The main building of Faversham House is a two storey building with the lower level rooms for low level care and a secured second floor for high level care. Respite care is also available for low level care. The Hamer Wing is a separate single storey building located next door, accommodating low level care residents.
Eden Alternative™
What is the Eden Alternative™?
The core concept of The Eden Alternative is strikingly simple. We must teach ourselves to see places where Elders live as habitats for human beings rather than facilities for the frail and elderly. We must learn what Mother Nature has to teach us about vibrant, vigorous living.
The Eden Alternative™ is a different model of providing residential aged care that seeks to modify the care environment for elders.
The Eden Alternative™ has identified the three plagues; Loneliness, Helplessness and Boredom as the main causes of suffering for elders in an aged care environment.
The Eden Alternative™ seeks to eliminate these three plagues by changing the physical and social environment of an aged care facility.
Find out more about the Eden Alternative.
A blending together of community and community care
Faversham House is designed to blend in with the existing neighbourhood houses and streetscape, creating a very welcoming, home like atmosphere. The two storey building consists of a number of wings set around communal dining and living areas to accommodate resident communities in accordance with our commitment to the Eden Alternative aged care philosophy. The living rooms located in each wing have tea and coffee making facilities and outdoor patio areas set amongst the landscaped garden areas, providing an enhanced outlook for residents and recreation throughout the grounds.
All bedrooms in Faversham House and the Hamer Wing have an ensuite, are air conditioned and have access to telephone, internet and cable television connections.
The Hamer Wing of Faversham House (previously Chatham Lea Hostel) is situated in pleasant surroundings opposite a park in Chatham Road, Canterbury. This single storey building was completely refurbished in late 2006 and is surrounded by attractive, established gardens.
A welcoming and nurturing environment
Safety & Care
The personal security of residents is assured via an emergency call system monitored 24 hours per day.
A consultative approach is used to ensure all residents receive the appropriate level of care. Residents and their families or representatives are invited to various meetings to facilitate this. Residents may also continue to use their own doctor if they wish.
Meals
Faversham House has a “state of the art” kitchen with all meals prepared and cooked on site.
A balanced and varied menu is provided, with a focus on fresh food and home style cooking. Residents are invited to participate in menu planning meetings. Family and friends are welcome to join residents for a meal and a private dining room is available for small functions.
In-house Services include:
- Physiotherapy (subject to assessment)
- Podiatry
- Kiosk
- Hairdressing Salon
- Lifestyle/Activities program
- Commercial Laundry
Community Services Available include:
- Dentist
- Dietician
- Speech Pathologist
- Optometrist
- Aged Psychiatric Assessment Team
- Other Clinical Services
- Visiting Medical/Health Practitioners
- Pharmacists
- Complimentary Therapy
- Counselling
If required the staff are able to assist with arranging any of these services.
Lifestyle Program
A variety of activities are provided for the residents at Faversham House. Programs are developed and facilitated by staff to meet the various needs of the residents. Continued participation in community clubs and associations is encouraged, as well as community participation through visits by schools and volunteers
The varied activities on offer include:
- Movies
- Guest speakers
- Concerts
- Outings/Bus Trips
- Happy Hour
- Quiz and Word Games
- Arts & Craft
- Reminiscences Group
- Literary Group
- News & Views Group
- Card & Board Games
- Strength Training Classes
- Special Day Lunches
- General Exercise Classes
- Therapy Programs, including music
- Library Services (City of Boroondara)
Church Services
Ministers from various churches visit the home to conduct regular services.
Volunteers
Volunteers are an integral part of BASS Care and families and friends are welcome to participate in recreational activities, providing transport or in fundraising.
A kiosk, organised by volunteers, is available two mornings each week to purchase items such as stationery, toiletries and sweets.
Entry
BASS Care is a Commonwealth Government approved Residential Aged Care Provider.
BASS Care understands that moving to a supported residence is a difficult decision. Prospective residents and their families are most welcome to make an appointment to visit and inspect the facilities at Faversham House.
Entry is subject to eligibility based on care needs as determined by the Aged Care Assessment Service (A.C.A.S.). Referral to this service can be made by a local medical practitioner.
If you are on our waiting list, please contact us every month to keep us informed of your intention to remain on the list. Forms will be destroyed in a confidential manner if no contact is made after 3 months, for high care applications, and 6 months for low care applications.
