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Doutta Galla Lynch's Bridge Aged Care Facility

· 44 Market Street Kensington 3031 VIC

Residential aged care at Doutta Galla Lynch's Bridge Aged Care Facility in Kensington, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia
  • About the home

    Lynch's Bridge is a 58-bed aged care home in Kensington, Victoria, providing permanent and respite care, including a secure memory support unit. The facility features rooms with adjustable electric beds, quality furnishings, ensuites, and ample storage. Common areas include dining and lounge rooms, a billiard room, BBQ area, hairdressing salon, and landscaped gardens with courtyards.

    A 24-hour nurse call system ensures resident safety. Lynch’s Bridge offers a daily lifestyle program with activities such as exercise, music, art, and group games. The on-site kitchen prepares meals using fresh ingredients, accommodating dietary preferences.

    Situated near local amenities and surrounded by peppercorn trees, the facility offers a peaceful setting close to the RSL, swimming pool, and more, enhancing community engagement for residents.

    • Gardens
    • Outdoor courtyard
    • Onsite hairdresser
    • Organised activities
    • Nearby shops
    • Exercise classes

    Top Rated Home in Kensington

    One of the top homes in Kensington according to residents and Government service audits.

    8.6
    Overall Score
    166
    Staffing Minutes
    3 Year Accreditation

    Doutta Galla Lynch's Bridge Aged Care Facility Reviews

    8.2· Recommended by 81% residents

    Categories

    Staff8.5
    85%
    Home8.1
    81%
    Independence7.8
    78%
    Food6.8
    68%
    Kindness8.8
    88%
    Safety9.3
    93%

    The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at Doutta Galla Lynch's Bridge Aged Care Facility think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2023 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.

    Satyavir Arya
    Satyavir Arya
     · 25/11/2021

    Good place of work. Good team

    Gerda Zimmermann
    Gerda Zimmermann
     · 30/05/2020

    Took wonderful care of our mum before she passed away.

    Val Pryor
    Val Pryor
     · 25/10/2017

    I have been a resident since. June 2016 inc.4 weeks respite. As I walked through the door, I knew I was home. I still feel the same way. Come and join us.

    Jane Maynard
    Jane Maynard
     · 09/04/2017

    I can't speak from experience, but as someone who shopped around, looking for a nursing home for a family member, Doutta Galla Kensington was the best out of about 8 places I checked out. The residents looked happier than anywhere else, the staff seemed happier, and the cost was a bit less than most of the others. I also know of at least one resident who said he was happy there. I checked out a the Footscray and Yarraville as well. They were both pretty nice but Kensington seemed like the best.

    Mak King
    Mak King
     · 19/02/2016

    Nice people in charge; poor service though; my parent in for respite absconded; they didn't know; took me to tell them! When i removed my parents i tried to get a refund for the fees i paid; they would not issue a check in my name just my parent's; useless to me. I inquired with government's aged care complaints; they advised that in my case a cheque could have been issued to me. But they refused. Looking for care I suggest yo try elsewhere; shame really the manager and reception staff are great.

    Rooms & Pricing

    $375,000 - $550,000 · 58 rooms · Concessional residents welcome

    Luxury New Room1Ensuite16.8m2
    Private Room1Ensuite14.1-14.3 m2
    Private Room Refurbished1Ensuite14.1-14.3m2

    About the Staff

    166
    166 mins
    All Care Staff
    31 mins
    Registered Nurse

    Types of staff employed

    Dietetics
    Podiatrists
    Enrolled Nurses
    Physiotherapists
    Registered Nurses
    Personal Carers
    Speech Pathologists
    Care Managers
    Lifestyle and Recreation

    The average resident at Doutta Galla Lynch's Bridge Aged Care Facility received 166 minutes of total daily care from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. This is 77% of their daily total care target of 216 minutes set by the Australian government based on the unique needs of their residents.

    Things to know

    About the operator

    • Operated by Doutta Galla Aged Services Ltd
    • Not for profit business
    • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
    • ABN: 96088097929

    Safety Checks

    • Certification valid
    • Has not received notice of sanction
    • Is accredited

    Location

    44 Market Street Kensington 3031 VIC

    Questions

    What is the ACQSC star rating of Doutta Galla Lynch's Bridge Aged Care Facility?

    Doutta Galla Lynch's Bridge Aged Care Facility has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

    What is the price range of residential aged care at Doutta Galla Lynch's Bridge Aged Care Facility?

    Doutta Galla Lynch's Bridge Aged Care Facility has 3 different types of rooms which range in price between $375,000 and $550,000 maximum refundable accomodation deposit.