Bodington
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Bodington Drive (off Tablelands Rd) Wentworth Falls NSW 2782 Tel: 02 4757 8101 68 High care places 52 Low care places |
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Located in the Blue Mountains, 110 kilometres west of Sydney, Bodington is situated on 52 hectares of bushland. Bodington is a 120 place residential aged care community that provides low, high and dementia specific care.
Bodington's homelike environment offers fresh cooked meals, privacy, independence, social relationships and changing activities programs. Residents can also invite relatives for overnight stays.
Bodington values its staff and provides special dementia training and active links to the local TAFE and university, so staff can further their education to better support residents.
Bodington is accredited by the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency. Bodington was the first residential aged care service in New South Wales to gain accreditation with merit in 2003. In the 2006 round of accreditation, Bodington was awarded a 'Better Practice Award' for an innovative shuttle bus service program. Use of the shuttle bus has given the residents a sense of independence and wellbeing enabling their involvement in choice and decision-making.
Bodington also provides care and support service into the home through Bodington Community Care.
Our features
Bodington has many special features such as:
- a spiritual care co-ordinator who provides religious and spiritual care programs
- a shuttle bus service
- beautiful gardens with wheelchair access
- Adopt a Granny and School Friends programs and
- a bushwalking club.
History
Bodington's mission statement:
A tradition of care,
A spirit of respect,
A commitment to excellence.
The history of care on the Bodington site began in 1906, shortly after the declaration of Australia's federation. From 1908 until 1998, Bodington's story was one of ongoing care under the ownership of the Red Cross. It began offering support to veterans returning from World War I and then World War II, as well as tuberculosis patients through to 1957 when it became an aged care facility with 150 beds.
For 90 years, the Red Cross served people at the Bodington facility. As the new millennium approached, it became apparent that this icon of the upper Blue Mountains was in need of major change if it was to continue as a place of service and care.
Following a tender process, Red Cross chose Catholic Healthcare to manage Bodington from 1997. In January 1998, a formal transfer of ownership was made to Catholic Healthcare.
When designing and constructing the $11million redevelopment of Bodington in 1999/2000, great consideration was given to creating a homelike atmosphere. It was also important that the architecture of the facility would promote a high standard of care.
Room Configuration
The Woodlands Hostel is divided into three self-contained cottages. Each resident has their own room and ensuite.
The Heritage Nursing Home comprises four houses of 20 residents. In each house, 18 residents have their own room with shared ensuite, while two residents in each house share a room and ensuite. Each cottage or house has a large sitting room with separate dining areas.