Kingston Centre residential aged care facility

The project has delivered:

• 150 single bedrooms with private ensuites, open area views and natural light. These are grouped into small households with kitchen and dining areas
• features to support a range of complex care needs and mobility, including those living with dementia
• landscaped sensory gardens and terraces, easily accessible from each household
• common areas for socialising and resident activities
• pandemic design response features to reduce the risk of infectious outbreaks
• dedicated forecourt and ‘drop off’ area with close carparking for residents and carer/visitors.

The project provides the following benefits:

Access to services

The new aged care facility provides easy access to support services currently provided by Monash Health. These include:

• aged care assessments
• cognitive dementia and memory services
• clinics for falls and balance
• specialist consulting, rehabilitation and allied clinics
• aged mental health services
• diagnostic imaging.

Person-centred care

Public aged care services play a vital role in supporting our most vulnerable older Victorians who need specialist care for complex physical or mental health needs. With a focus on mobility and dementia-friendly design, this new facility is designed to deliver high-quality person-centered care and better support independence and mental health.

A home-like environment

Residents have improved privacy and dignity with single rooms and ensuites.

Connection to the natural environment

The facility’s design allows residents to enjoy open area views and natural light from their bedrooms, while terraces and gardens are designed to blend in seamlessly to the surrounding natural environment.

Enhanced community connection

Multipurpose common areas support residents to provide meaningful engagement in activities and maintain family and community connections.

This project was delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority in partnership with:

• Monash Health
• Icon (builder).