The Victorian Government is investing $45.36 million to build a new residential aged care facility at Orbost Regional Health.
The new facility will replace Lochiel House and Waratah Lodge, delivering a bigger, better and safer home for residents and staff. Operated by Orbost Regional Health, the new residential aged care facility will provide an environment that is dementia-friendly, and better suited to supporting mental health and the complex care needs of older Victorians.
Residents will have their own private, single bedrooms with ensuite, in settings that promote dignity, privacy, person-centred care and independence. This includes utilising the concept of ‘small households’. Each household will have its own kitchen, dining, lounge and break-out sitting areas.
The project is part of the Victorian Government’s 'Rural and Regional Public Sector Residential Aged Care Services Revitalisation Strategy'.
This strategy will progressively transform existing or develop new purpose-built residential aged care facilities that better meet community expectations and promote residents' independence, dignity and mental health.