Melaleuca Aged Care – Residential Aged Care in Cowes, Victoria

Melaleuca Aged Care, operated by Phillip Island Homes for the Aged Assn Inc, provides residential aged care in Cowes, VIC, offering high-quality care with a focus on person-centred, sustainable, and dignified support for the Phillip Island community.

Quick facts

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Ratings and quality

Australian Government aged care ratings

Overall star rating5
Resident Experience5
Staffing5.00
Compliance5
Quality Measures5

Google reviews

Google rating4.00
Google review count

Care services and capabilities

Dementia care
Respite care1
Palliative care
24/7 nursing1
Secure unit
Couples rooms

Care Services at Melaleuca Aged Care

The facility provides 24/7 nursing and personal care services, regular medical and allied health care on-site, and a comprehensive care programme including individualised support with activities of daily living.

Accommodation & Amenities

The Leisure and Lifestyle programme runs 6 days a week and 2 evenings a week, including activities such as reminiscing, coffee club, cafe outings, excursions, church services, toddler day care group visits, happy hour performances, armchair exercise groups, bingo, and various seasonal and cultural events. Additional services include an onsite hairdresser and manicure services.

Daily life

Residents receive tailored services including daily living assistance and emotional support. The facility maintains a comprehensive Care Plan for each resident, addressing individual needs and preferences.

Meals and dining

Residents enjoy meals, morning and afternoon teas in a bright dining room. The catering team prepares nutritious and tasty meals that meet individual dietary needs, including allergies.

Accommodation

Residents' rooms are well-proportioned with views to the gardens. Each room has a private ensuite and built-in-wardrobe, and is furnished with a bed, bedside table, and lockable cupboard. Each room has free WIFI access and a call bell beside the bed and in the ensuite bathroom. Because room prices are tied to individual features and the Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR), estimated RAD/DAP costs are not published here. Please contact the home directly.

Team

The professional team includes nurses and personal care staff qualified and experienced in providing nursing and personal care. The facility is governed by a volunteer committee of management with experience in fields such as business management, corporate governance, finance, and customer service.

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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