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Aged Care Services at KDH

Visiting Hours - please see the Visiting Hours page for up to date information.

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About

At KDH we have two aged care facilities, Caladenia Nursing Home a high level, residential facility and Dianella Hostel an ageing in Place residential facility.

Resident rooms and communal areas in both facilities are pleasant, spacious and well maintained. All resident rooms have telephone/television connections, Wi-Fi and Foxtel accessibility, ceiling fans and hydronic heating. Corridors are wide and there is level access throughout the facility. Residents have access to secured garden areas with BBQ facilities. 

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Residents are able to choose their own doctor, pharmacy requirements are delivered daily and in house pathology can be attended by a visiting Pathology Service provider.

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The services of a visiting Dietitian, Physiotherapist, Podiatrist and Hairdresser can be arranged by staff as needed and in-house vision assessments are scheduled throughout the year.

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Our extensive Activities Programs have  been  developed with an emphasis on providing activities based on residents’ individual interests.

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Caladenia Nursing Home

Caladenia is a Commonwealth funded, high level, residential facility providing 2 single rooms with bathroom/shower facilities, 14 single and 7 double rooms with shared facilities and one booked respite room. Subject to availability, there is opportunity for couples to be accommodated in shared rooms.

Continuity of care is assured through the delivery of 24 hour care by our stable workforce of qualified, experienced Nursing Staff. The facility is co located within the Kilmore District Health site allowing for ready access to more complex medical care should the need arise.

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Dianella Hostel

The Hostel is a Commonwealth funded, Ageing in Place residential facility providing 29 permanent care rooms and 1- 2 respite rooms. Subject to availability, there is opportunity for couples to be accommodated in adjoining rooms.

Ten residents are accommodated in each of three adjoining houses, a feature which contributes to the home like atmosphere of the residence. A fourth house accommodates the administration and staff areas, the main dining room, hairdressing salon and laundry. All rooms are single occupancy with ensuite facilities.

Residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms with their own memorabilia. The design of the building is such that residents are able to socialise in groups or retreat to quieter sitting areas located throughout the residence. Breakfast is served in the three homelike kitchen areas of each house, while lunch and the evening meal are served in the larger communal dining room. All meals are prepared fresh daily.

Experienced nursing and personal care staff are available 24 hours a day and the close proximity to the hospitals allows for ready access to medical care should the need arise.