Upper Mt Gravatt Aged Care Residence

Aged care accommodation in Upper Mt Gravatt, Brisbane South

Upper Mt Gravatt Aged Care Residence – Upper Mount Gravatt, Queensland

Upper Mt Gravatt Aged Care Residence is a premium aged care facility operated by TriCare, located at 20 Agay Street, Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD 4122 1 5. It is situated in a quiet, picturesque area, with some parts of the residence offering views of neighbouring parkland and a lake 1.

Key Features and Services:

Upper Mount Gravatt Aged Care Residence - TriCare

Accommodation and Facility Size:
- The residence can support up to 80 seniors 1.
- It features spacious superior and premium single rooms 1.
- Superior Rooms: Located in the original, fully refurbished building, these private rooms are approximately 25sqm with an ensuite. They include a king-single automated bed, recliner chair, overbed table, reverse cycle air conditioning, wall-mounted TV, visitor armchair, ample storage, and floor-to-ceiling windows 1.
- Premium Rooms: These are part of a modern extension built in 2020 and are approximately 35sqm. They are described as contemporary, hotel-suite style accommodations with modern furnishings, a large wall-mounted smart TV, kitchenette (with tea/coffee making facilities, pantry, mini-fridge, stone benchtop), desk, Wi-Fi, spacious private ensuite with walk-in shower, and an electronic ceiling hoist. Many offer floor-to-ceiling windows with water or garden views 1. Some sources refer to these as 32sqm studios 2.
- The modern extension includes a rooftop garden, dining room, and lounge with 180-degree lake views 1.
Care Services:
- Registered Nurses and qualified Carers are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1.
- An emergency call system is in place 1.
- Care services include:
  - Permanent Care 1
  - Dementia Care (Specialist care) 1 2
  - Palliative Care 1 2
  - Non-dedicated respite care 2
  - Transitional care beds 2
- Personalised support includes assistance with daily tasks such as meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, personal care (showering, dressing, grooming), medication management, continence care, and wound care 1.
Staffing and Allied Health:
- Access to physiotherapy, podiatry, diversional/occupational therapy, speech therapy, GP, and dietary/pharmacy services is provided 1.
Lifestyle, Dining, and Amenities:
- An onsite Chef prepares nutritious meals with variety, served in a large, light-filled dining room. The rooftop garden and lounge are also popular for meals and socialising 1.
- A private dining room is available for special family functions 1.
- Lifestyle Coordinators organize a wide variety of activities and outings, including art and craft, garden therapy, music, and exercise therapy, as well as day trips to local clubs 1.
- An in-house hairdressing and beauty salon is available 1.
- The adjoining lake and nature reserve offer opportunities for outdoor strolls 1.
Costs and Funding:
- The facility receives government subsidies, and residents may need to contribute to the cost of care and accommodation based on an income and assets assessment 1.
- Fees generally include a Basic Daily Fee, a Means-Tested Fee, and Accommodation Costs (paid as a Refundable Accommodation Deposit – RAD, Daily Accommodation Payment – DAP, or a combination) 1.
- An ACAT/ACAS assessment is required for admission 2.
Location and Accessibility:
- Located in Upper Mt Gravatt, about 15 minutes from Brisbane CBD 2.
- Close to Westfield Garden City and Mt Gravatt Plaza for shopping, dining, and entertainment 2.
- Medical services, including hospitals and specialists, are nearby. Greenslopes Private Hospital and Princess Alexandra Hospital are mentioned as being close 2 5.
- Mt Gravatt Bowls Club is 700 metres away 2.

Spotlight on: Upper Mt Gravatt Aged Care Residence - TriCare

Other Considerations:
It’s important to distinguish this TriCare facility from others in the Mount Gravatt area, such as TriCare’s Mt Gravatt Aged Care Residence (a larger facility at a different address) 4 or Garden City Aged Care (operated by Alzheimer’s Queensland, also in Upper Mt Gravatt) 3 6. The TriCare Upper Mt Gravatt facility focuses on a smaller, more boutique environment with premium and superior single room accommodations 1.

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Upper Mt Gravatt Aged Care Residence

Upper Mt Gravatt Aged Care Residence – Upper Mount Gravatt, Queensland

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