Lyrebird Village Aged Care Home, West Gippsland

Lyrebird Village aged care home is located: 6-20 Neerim St, Drouin, Victoria, 3818 • Tel: 03 5625 6400

Range of accommodation options, 115 room home

Established in 1973, Lyrebird Village is a home to a vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive community that maintains strong connections with the local area and partnerships with local organisations throughout Drouin and the wider regions of West Gippsland. We offer both permanent and respite care, whether you need help with daily tasks, assistance with personal care or dedicated 24-hour nursing care.

Learn about this home’s history

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Premium services

Standard Room

All of our rooms are single accommodation with ensuite facilities. We provide electric beds, bedside units, air conditioning and variety of fittings and encourage our residents to furnish and decorate their room to their own taste.

16m²

Premium Room

The Premium rooms are our newly renovated rooms (refurbished mid-2025) and offer the privacy of single accommodation and the convenience of a modern ensuite. Designed for comfort, they come equipped with an electric bed, air conditioning, bedside unit, and thoughtful fittings. Residents are encouraged to add their own personal touches and small décor to truly make the space their own.

19-22m²

Deluxe Room

The Deluxe rooms are our newly renovated rooms (refurbished mid-2025) and offer the privacy of single accommodation and the convenience of a modern ensuite. Designed for comfort, they come equipped with an electric bed, air conditioning, a bedside unit, and thoughtful fittings. Residents are encouraged to add their own personal touches and small décor to truly make the space their own.

24-25m²

All rooms feature:

Modern construction
Electric bed
Air conditioning
Ensuite
Bedside units
Wi-Fi (opted as an additional service)

Access to:

Recreation room • Courtyard • Lounge & sitting area • Library • Cafe • Dining room • Garden

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A range of aged care services at Lyrebird Village.

Just because you may need some extra assistance now does not mean that you have to stop doing what you love to do! Our visiting service staff includes medical practitioners, physiotherapists, podiatrists, pharmacists, dietitians, speech therapists, counsellors, and hairdressers.

Residential aged care

Palliative care

Secure dementia care

Respite care

Services + Amenities

Our wish is that you enjoy yourself with a range of services and amenities at Lyrebird. *Some services are part of Respect's Premium Services bundle (Higher Every Day Living Services). Please refer to our Premium Services brochure for full details.

Experienced team

Our staff is dedicated and trained to work under pressure, to best care and support our residents.

Registered nurses (24 hours/day)
Personal care assistants (dressing, hygienic care and more)
Housekeeping services (cleaning, laundry)

Tailored services

Our social team arranges special activities designed to inspire interest and participation. Residents also have frequent visits from specialists, such as:

Physiotherapists
Podiatrists
Dieticians
Hairdressers
Speech therapists
Pharmacists
Councellors (opted as an additional service)

Nutrition

Our chefs provide nutritious meals using only the freshest ingredients. Daily fare includes three main meals + three snacks. Access to dining rooms that include kitchenette and daily in season fruit.

Three meals daily, including two hot meals
Prepared fresh, on site
Healthy and well balanced
Four week menu rotation
Daily picks of seasonally fresh fruits & vegetables
Menu reflects cultural demographics
Alternative offerings available

Activities + excursions

We have key staff members and skilled facilitators to support residents to be as independent as possible. A tailored activities program is developed around each of our resident’s recreation, spiritual and leisure interests including interactions with the wider local community, organisations and schools.

Sense of community

Becoming a resident at Lyrebird Villages does not mean severing ties with your existing lifestyle. We encourage our residents to be as actively involved as they wish to be whilst everyone’s personal space is respected. We own and operate three mini-buses on regular outings and drives throughout the district and to attend special events or occasions.

In person + video calls

Family and friends may visit Lyrebird Village anytime. For added peace of mind, remote video calls are always available. Our team is skilled to assist with technology to set up a successful video call. NBN and Wi-Fi offers all residents a fast and effective connection to the internet and entertainment.

What families are saying

On behalf of the McKeever family, I would like to convey our sincere thanks for the extra care and support given to Mum on the occasion of her 100th birthday. She was prepared beautifully for this special event and looked amazing. There was also a great sense of celebration amongst the staff and the efforts given to the decoration of the photo wall were fantastic. We are truly appreciative of your wonderful work and thank you.

Moya Dalton

Family of resident at Lyndoch Living

01 / 04

The staff are doing such a good job, it is so nice to visit and see mum calm and happy. [Mum] seemed more settled lately and always looks clean and well presented.

Emmily Booth

Family of resident at Wellington Views

02 / 04

The carers and nurses are always cheerful and extremely helpful and caring. They make my mum feel very welcome. The social care coordinators also do a wonderful job of getting the residents involved in different activities.

Luisa Anziliero

Family of resident at Mareeba Gardens

03 / 04

Myself and my daughter and family would like to thank [...] the staff for their care and dedication given to Alan whilst he is going through all his treatment. It has been difficult for Alan but their care and help considerably. Thank you.

Danielle

Family of resident at Tongala Memorial

04 / 04

Explanation of fees at Lyrebird Village

Your own personal circumstances and financial situation will influence the amount you pay for your place in an aged care home. The Government determines how much you pay or may be required to contribute. For some people the Government will pay for most of the costs and for others, that can afford to, the Government will ask you to contribute more. We have a range of options that cater to everybody, no matter what their financial situation is.

Basic daily fee

This fee covers the cost of day-to-day services, such as meals, cleaning, laundry and facilities management, and is payable by all residents.

Based on current rate:

$66.80

$24,382

The basic daily fee = 85% of the single person rate of the basic age pension. This changes twice per year.

Hotelling supplement contribution

This supplement covers daily living expenses such as cleaning, meals, and laundry, over and above the basic daily fee.

Payable depending on the resident’s assessable assets and income. You may be eligible for Governmental financial assistance.

Daily cap:

$22.15

Non-clinical care contribution

This covers the cost of non-clinical services like social support, lifestyle activities, and administration.

Payable depending on the resident’s assessable assets and income. You may be eligible for Governmental financial assistance.

Daily cap:

$105.30

Lifetime cap:

$135,318.69 or

the resident has been in aged care for more than four years.

Learn more out financial Government assistance at: myagedcare.gov.au

Accommodation cost

This covers the cost of living in a residential aged care home. You may be eligible for Governmental financial assistance.

How will I know if I’m eligible for financial assistance for aged care?

Financial assistance is available to those who truly need it. A means assessment will determine your eligibility based on your financial situation.

The Australian Government will pay your aged care costs if:

Your income is below:

$34,762.00

Your assets are below:

$63,000.00

You pay full if:

Your income is greater than:

$33,849.40

Your assets are greater than:

$210,555.20

What are my options if I am self-funding my aged care accommodation?

The good news is, if you are paying for your accommodation costs without Government assistance, you have a choice as to how you pay:

Option 1: RAD

A lump sum payment:

$575,000 Standard room

$600,000 Premium room

$600,000 Deluxe room

RAD = Refundable Accommodation Deposit
Fully refundable when you leave the home, less 2% per annum (maximum 5 years).

Option 2: DAP

Daily payments:

$132.80 Standard room

$138.58 Premium room

$161.67 Deluxe room

DAP = Daily Accommodation Payment
Rental-style, non-refundable payments.

Option 3: RAD + DAP

A combination of 50% RAD + 50% DAP
50% refundable when you leave the home, less 2% per annum (maximum 5 years).

Example of combination payment of a standard room:
50% refundable deposit (RAD) of $287,500
and 50% daily payment (DAP) of $66.40

A word to prospective residents

Before becoming a resident at Lyrebird Village, it’s important for you and your loved ones to have an honest, open discussion. After all, this may be a significant lifestyle change, which can bring about many questions. To help you have the conversation, we’ve detailed key steps for those considering aged care.

View key steps

To set up an in-home consultation, please reach out to our Customer Relationship Consultant.

Sherri-Lee Jennson 0492 069 580

Sherri-Lee Jennson
0492 069 580

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