The new Glenview Community Care Nursing Home on Main Street in Rutherglen has officially opened its doors.
Victoria’s Minister for Ageing, Ingrid Stitt and Member for Northern Victoria, Jaclyn Symes welcomed the first residents to the 50-bed state-of-the-art facility on Friday.
Designed and built with the dignity, independence and wellbeing of residents in mind, it features private bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, smaller household-style living areas and shared spaces including a community room, reflection room and landscaped gardens, the Ministers said.
The completed facility features open area views and an abundance of natural light, acknowledging the positive impact of green spaces and fresh air for residents’ physical and mental wellbeing, as well as increasing social interaction.
The new facility will also provide a dementia friendly environment that is better suited to supporting the mental health and complex care needs of older Victorians.
The design focus means residents can ‘age in place’ – which is particularly important in regional areas like Rutherglen – meaning they remain close to support networks and maintain family and community connections as their care needs increase.
“Victorians deserve to age with dignity and respect – and this modern facility in Rutherglen will do just that, providing local residents with the independence and chance to age close to home and their loved ones,” said Minister Stitt.
Delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority in partnership with Zauner Construction, the project created over 170 local construction jobs and will continue to generate employment opportunities in the region.
“It’s fantastic to see the new aged care home in Rutherglen officially open – seeing how happy the first residents are to have moved into their new homes is wonderful and marks a big step forward for the community,” said Ms Symes.
