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Residential Aged Care in Melbourne
When you enter a Ryman aged-care centre, the first things you'll notice are the smiling faces, the warmth and the kindness. We’re here to take care of the tasks that have become harder and provide the care you need in a warm, welcoming environment. But what’s truly special is the welcoming community that wraps around you and makes you feel at home.
It's all taken care of
From meals and activities to maintenance and support, our teams work together to make life easier for residential aged care residents. It’s the coordination, expertise and commitment behind the scenes that ensures you can feel confident everything is taken care of.
When you move into the aged care centre, we develop a detailed care plan with you and anyone of your choosing that covers everything you need – right down to how you like your cup of tea.
Residential Aged Care you can trust
You can trust that you will be treated with dignity, kindness, and respect in a Ryman village. We’ve been repeatedly recognised for excellence in aged care, and all our residential aged care centres are reviewed and accredited by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission on a regular basis.
Person-centred care
Person-centred care is at the heart of everything we do. We take the time to get to know you – your routines, preferences, and what’s important to you. We’ll support you to live with purpose and as much independence as possible, and our team will take great care to maintain your personal dignity at all times.
From meals and housekeeping to assistance with personal care, healthcare, and mobility, we make daily life easier and more comfortable so you can focus on the things you enjoy.
The right level of care at the right time
To ensure you receive care that’s tailored for you, your needs will be assessed before you arrive. You’ll have access to nursing and clinical support whenever it’s needed. Whether it’s medication management, wound care, or regular health monitoring, we’re here to provide the level of care that is right for you. If your needs change, the care and services you receive will change too, so you remain supported every step of the way.
Your dedicated care team
Our residential aged care centres are staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by highly trained teams of registered nurses and caregivers. Each aged care centre has a clinical manager and unit coordinators who provide leadership and support in the delivery of your daily care. Wherever possible, the same team members will care for you each day, enabling them to learn your needs and preferences.
Your care team is supported by our custom-made app, myRyman Care. This award-winning app enables them to efficiently record care tasks and access clinical data at your bedside, freeing up more time to spend with you. In 2019, myRyman Care was named Innovation of the Year – Care Model at the Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards in Singapore.
Your safety is our priority
All rooms and ensuites have monitored call bells, and the care team carry pagers that alert them if you ring your bell. You can also opt to wear a call bell pendant.
Our villages have 24-hour security, including overnight monitoring. Rooms and communal areas are fitted with monitored smoke detectors and sprinklers, and with high staffing levels and extensive training, our team is prepared for safety and emergency situations.
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"From the minute I walked in the door, this place felt really good. I have a bit of intuition about these things being a nurse, but it felt really good."
Susie, Ryman resident family member
Wellbeing and everyday living
We’re always finding new ways to enhance your experience and choose to go beyond what’s expected because we want you to live life to the full.
Amenities
In the care centre you’ll have access to spacious lounges, dining areas, and lush green outdoor spaces. Other village amenities may include a shop, hair and beauty salon, and a reflection room. Amenities vary between villages, please check with your local village.
Delicious meals
Delicious is Ryman's bespoke seasonal menu of nutritious, flavoursome meals prepared fresh on site by our village chefs.
We offer something to tempt all tastebuds, with good old-fashioned home-cooked meals as well as some more exotic dishes. We cater to special dietary requirements and provide all meals and snacks.
You have a choice of three main courses, including a vegetarian option. Simply talk to us about your needs or click here to learn more about Ryman Delicious.
Community and activities
Feeling like you belong is important for wellbeing, so we provide plenty of entertainment and activity options. These are a great way to get to know other residents and build new friendships. Our complimentary activities program, Ryman Engage, offers a variety of activities that are thoughtfully planned, age and ability appropriate, and make the most of our beautiful amenities.
Fitness classes for all abilities
Our Ryman Triple A (Ageless, Active, Aware) exercise program is designed to suit all levels of ability. These optional free classes aim to improve strength, balance, and mobility, help prevent falls and enable you to keep your independence for longer. With a variety of classes held each week, you’re free to participate as much or as little as you like.
Ryman Moments
Ryman Moments are a range of optional services that bring an extra bit of enjoyment, luxury, and connection for our care centre residents. From a delicious chef-prepared hot breakfast, to the simple pleasure of a barista coffee, to the indulgence of fine dining, Ryman Moments give you something special to look forward to.
Frequently asked questions
Am I entitled to government assistance for my care?
Prior to moving to a Ryman aged-care centre, you need to be assessed by the Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS). You can contact ACAS yourself, or your doctor can refer you.
An aged care assessment will determine the level of aged care you need and if you are entitled to government assistance.
Find out more in our step-by-step guide
I can live independently but my partner needs care. Can we still be together?
Ryman villages offer independent living, assisted living, Support at Home packages, residential aged care, and specialist dementia care, so you can still be near each other if your health needs are different. Should an immediate space be unavailable, we will do our best to accommodate you at another Ryman village until a space becomes available at your preferred village.
Can I have my own things in my room?
Absolutely. Furniture such as a bed is supplied, but we encourage you to personalise your room as much as possible. It could be your favourite armchair, or a piece of furniture where you can display things that are special to you to help you feel more at home. If you’d like pictures hung on your walls our maintenance staff will be happy to do the job for you.
Am I able to venture outside the village?
Unless you are in secure dementia care, you can enter and leave the village freely. For security and safety, we ask you to make us aware of when you are leaving.
When can I have visitors?
This is your home, so visitors are welcome any time. The aged care amenities are available for you to enjoy with your friends and family. We simply ask that your visitors respect the privacy of other residents.
Wondering where to begin?
Find out more
Our village managers are experts at guiding residents and families through the process of moving to residential aged care. We encourage you to make an appointment by calling your local Ryman village to speak with our friendly team or submit the form below and we’ll be in touch.
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In the spirit of reconciliation Ryman Healthcare acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
Phone: 1800 288 299
Melbourne office:
PO Box 54
Collins Street West, VIC 8007
Registered office (NZ):
+64 3 366 4069
