Boyne Russell House – Residential Aged Care in Brunswick, Victoria

Boyne Russell House, part of Melbourne Health, is known for its cultural diversity and personalised care, offering services from low to high care needs, including palliative care.

Quick facts

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Ratings and quality

Australian Government aged care ratings

Overall star rating4
Resident Experience4
Staffing5.00
Compliance5
Quality Measures3

Google reviews

Google rating4.00
Google review count

Care services and capabilities

Dementia care
Respite care
Palliative care1
24/7 nursing1
Secure unit1
Couples rooms1

Care Services at Boyne Russell House

The facility provides all levels of residential aged care, including palliative care, with a team of registered nurses on-site 24/7. Allied health services such as physiotherapy, podiatry, and optometry are available at additional cost. A hairdresser visits weekly, and doctors visit every week or sooner if required.

Accommodation & Amenities

Residents can participate in diversional therapy activities including drawing, current affairs, artwork, craft, cooking, exercise groups, movie days, and gardening. Monthly dinner outings, weekly morning tea outings, movie and pizza nights, and cultural events are also available.

Daily life

Residents can engage in various activities such as drawing, current affairs, artwork, craft, cooking, exercise groups, movie days, and gardening. Monthly dinner outings, weekly morning tea outings, movie and pizza nights, and cultural events are also available.

Meals and dining

Fresh meals, including morning and afternoon tea, are planned in consultation with a specialist dietitian. Multiple options are available at every meal with regular menu rotations, and most dietary requirements can be catered for.

Accommodation

Boyne Russell House offers 30 residents a choice of 14 single rooms and eight double shared rooms within a secure facility. The facility includes lounges, sitting and dining rooms, and private rooms. Residents can also enjoy courtyards and gardens. The cost of a room here can be paid as a lump sum (RAD), a daily fee (DAP), or a combination. We recommend contacting the provider to confirm exact current costs.

Team

The facility has a qualified and experienced nursing staff, including registered nurses on-site 24/7, and many nurses speak languages other than English.

Pricing and payment overview

A residential aged care room may be paid for using a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD), a Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP), or a combination of both. Other fees can include the basic daily fee and means-tested contributions.

Actual aged care costs depend on assessment, room type, funding arrangements and current provider pricing. Contact the provider or My Aged Care for current pricing information.

How to apply

  1. Contact My Aged Care to discuss an ACAT assessment.
  2. Contact the home to ask about suitability and availability.
  3. Arrange a tour.
  4. Confirm room availability, current costs and next steps.

You can contact the home before approval to ask questions, arrange a tour and understand whether it may suit your parent.

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