St Andrew's Village Ballina Ltd

St Andrew's Village Ballina Ltd is an Australian community-based, not-for-profit organisation providing comprehensive aged care and retirement living services in Ballina, New South Wales. The organisation is dedicated to supporting older Australians through a range of accommodation options and care services designed to promote dignity, independence, and quality of life.

History and Overview

St Andrew's Village Ballina is governed by a committed Board of Directors with diverse professional and community backgrounds. Its modern residential aged care facility was redeveloped in 2007 as a multi-million dollar, environmentally sensitive centre designed with the latest technologies and innovative services. The facility offers a home-like environment with resort-style garden rooms and courtyards, catering comprehensively to residents' needs while preserving individuality and respecting their dignity.

In 2023, the organisation undertook refurbishments to modernise and enhance the comfort and welcoming atmosphere for residents and their families, further reflecting its commitment to quality and community focus.

Services

Residential Aged Care

The organisation’s residential aged care facility provides permanent and respite accommodation for older people, including those requiring low and high care levels, as well as specialised dementia care. The facility fosters a home environment to enable residents to live life to the fullest with personalised, respectful care.

Retirement Living

St Andrew's offers retirement living villages that promote independent living within a secure and friendly community, enhancing residents' peace of mind and lifestyle enjoyment.

Home Care

Supporting the philosophy that older Australians should live independently at home for as long as possible, St Andrew’s provides home care services aimed at maintaining clients’ independence and wellbeing in their own homes.

Palliative and Hospice Care

The organisation runs St Andrew’s Hospice and palliative care services, offering compassionate end-of-life care in a non-clinical, gentle environment. Their approach focuses on respecting individual preferences to live well at the end of life, ensuring privacy and quality support for residents and their families.

Dementia Care

Specialised dementia care services aim to enrich the daily lives of people living with dementia both within the residence and in the wider community, through person-centred, respectful care practices.

Philosophy and Community Commitment

St Andrew’s Village Ballina's philosophy of care is grounded in the belief that every person is unique and deserves to be treated with respect to maintain their self-esteem, individuality, dignity, and independence. As a not-for-profit organisation, St Andrew's is noted for its caring culture and strong community involvement.

The organisation is committed to social responsibility and service excellence, actively promoting opportunities for residents and community clients to express their individual needs and preferences, thereby enhancing overall quality of life.

Facilities and Amenities

The Village includes a range of features such as on-site management, a residents' committee, hairdresser, licensed bar, café, vegetable gardens, gym, and a village bus service. Medical support includes 24-hour onsite staff, visiting medical services, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, and an external medical alert system.

Recognition

The redevelopment project completed in 2007 was a finalist in the Australian Community Care Awards (ACAA) Building Awards for Renovations/Redevelopment, recognising the facility’s innovative design and commitment to resident wellbeing.

St Andrew's Village Ballina Ltd remains a leading provider of aged care and retirement services in the Ballina region, focusing on compassionate care, community engagement, and enhancing the lives of older Australians through a comprehensive range of supportive living options and services.

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