The Victorian State Government has revealed plans for a new aged care home at Rutherglen, in the state’s northeast near the NSW border.
The existing Glenview Community Care Nursing Home will be relocated to a new 50-bed site (up from 40 at the old site), where each resident will have their own room with ensuite.
Designed by ClarkeHopkinsClarke, the new home will be dementia-friendly, with common areas including a community room and sacred space.
According to Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Anthony Carbines, the project is part of a $142 million investment into upgrading and redeveloping public aged care facilities in the 2022-23 state Budget, which is itself part of a long-term aged care strategy for Victoria.
“We’re upgrading our aged care services to provide modern, purpose-built facilities – and most importantly, deliver the care older Victorians deserve.
“The new facilities in Rutherglen will meet a range of complex care needs – meaning locals won’t have to move away to access care and can stay connected to family and community,” he said.
Works are slated to begin late this year for a 2025 completion date.
