Doutta Galla Footscray is an aged care residence providing 88 beds in single and double configurations for both permanent and respite care, including a secure memory support unit. The facility features three dining areas, five lounge/TV areas, a billiards room, BBQ facilities, a hairdressing salon, and landscaped outdoor spaces including four courtyards and a resident garden. Each room is furnished with air conditioning, adjustable electric beds, ample storage, and private ensuites.
A 24-hour nurse call system ensures round-the-clock care. The Lifestyle team organises a variety of activities, such as entertainment, arts and crafts, group games, exercise classes, and gardening. Located near Footscray station and market, Doutta Galla Footscray is conveniently close to Melbourne CBD, offering a blend of comfort and accessibility.
Top Rated Home in Footscray
One of the top homes in Footscray according to residents and Government service audits.
Categories
The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Doutta Galla Footscray Aged Care Facility think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2024 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.
If they can't be trusted to honour the "No Junk Mail" sign on my letterbox, they certainly can't be trusted to look after other human beings.
Hi, just wondering if my mother-in-law with Covid19 is dead or alive there? We can't contact you, I just heard on the ABC Insiders program that someone's mum there had not been fed for 3 days. You need to contact the relatives, and feed the sick
- Doutta Galla requires a proper qualified chef who knows how to cook different meals and has taste to it - Cleanliness is far from it from this place- it requires to continuously be cleaned (7 days a week) by professional cleaners not just the staff that work there; the toilets are not cleaned, the floors are filthy due to food being dropped, liquid stains on the floors, the floors are sticky - Doutta Galla requires a manager who is a qualified nurse who understands the needs of the residents living there not a manager who thinks he knows everything but knows nothing as he has no skills or experience with public and in the industry. - More staff is needed to be employed !!!!! - There is not enough staff employed on the floors at all times – there are times when residents have needed assistance and no staff was there - This is an ongoing problem that Doutta Galla has 7 days a week
Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) is a lump sum accommodation deposit refundable at the end of stay.
No Accommodation fee for respite
You will only pay the Basic daily fee and may pay an additional services fee.
Concessional residents welcome
Doutta Galla Footscray Aged Care Facility supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.
Residents at Doutta Galla Footscray Aged Care Facility on average received 195 minutes of total daily care (92% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In October 2024, a Registered Nurse was on site 24:00 hours per day.
About the operator
Safety Checks
Religions practised
What is the ACQSC star rating of Doutta Galla Footscray Aged Care Facility?
This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.
What is the price range of residential aged care at Doutta Galla Footscray Aged Care Facility?
Doutta Galla Footscray Aged Care Facility has 3 different types of rooms which range in price between $350,000 and $550,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.
Updated: 16 November 2024