Tongala Memorial Aged Care Home, Tongala VIC

Tongala Memorial aged care home is located: 18 Purdey St, Tongala, VIC 3621 • Tel: (03) 5859 0800

Discover a caring + comfortable home in Victoria

Tongala Memorial is a 70 bed aged care home that has been serving their local community for more than 90 years. It was established in 1925 as the Tongala and District Bush Nursing Memorial Hospital, in memory of the local men and women who served and died in World War I.

Learn about this home’s history

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Premium services

Standard Room

Rooms in the R.M McHale wing, feature built-in wardrobes & private ensuites with some interconnecting rooms available for couples.

18m²

Deluxe Room

In the Koraleigh wing, there are 3 separate areas, with some rooms constructed and refurbished in 2016.

13m²

Special Care Room

In the R.M McHale wing, this Memory Support Unit features bedrooms that look out onto landscaped/garden areas.

14m²

Superior Room

Found in the Koraleigh wing, these rooms are the largest with some rooms constructed and refurbished in 2016.

18m²

Premium Suite

The Premium suite includes 2 separate rooms, joined by an interconnecting ensuite. One room can be set up as a bedroom and the other a private lounge area.

36m²

All rooms feature:

Modern construction
Built in wardrobe
Electric bed
Wifi access
Air conditioning
Smoke & heat detectors
Fire sprinkler system
Staff call points
Wide doorways for ease of mobility
Large ensuite with vanity unit

Access to:

Recreation room • Courtyard • Lounge & sitting area • Library • Dining room • Chapel • Sitting room with tea making facilities • Men’s Shed

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Exceptional aged care in Tongala

Our commitment to the health and wellbeing of older individuals is unwavering. This is evident throughout every service we perform. Complete attention is given to our residents and their specific care needs. Tongala Memorial aged care offers comprehensive continuing care, including:

Residential aged care

Palliative care

Secure dementia care

Respite care

Services + Amenities

All living spaces at Tongala Memorial have been thoughtfully designed to surround our residents in comfort and safety. 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

Access to personal healthcare is virtually worry-free as our clinical staff and care team are always ready to assist.

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

Tailored services

A talented social care team designs activities and therapy to boost wellbeing. In addition, residents can address specialised needs from professionals who frequently visit Tongala Memorial.

Physiotherapists
Dieticians
Optometrists
Hairdressers
Speech therapists

Nutrition

Both a full-time and part-time chef ensure that nutritious meal choices are always available.

Three meals daily, including two hot meals
Prepared fresh, on site
Seasonally rotated menu
Healthy and well balanced
Special dietary requirements or restrictions accommodated

Activities + excursions

Keeping social and active is a mainstay for healthy living. Our social care team coordinates a robust social calendar of entertainment, events and activities. Trips to nearby points of interest are easy, thanks to dedicated bus and vehicle options.

Sense of community

At Tongala Memorial, our compassionate staff genuinely care for the residents. A sense of belonging for older adults has been linked to psychological health. So, we strive for inclusion, while also respecting moments when people just want some to themselves.

In person + video calls

Family and friends may visit Tongala Memorial 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.

What families are saying

Since arriving at the home I have no complaints, nor can I fault the care I have received. Everyone has been very caring and wonderful, even to my husband when he visits.

Glenda Payne

Resident at Bayview Haven

01 / 05

My mum lived there for 18 months, from 2012 until she passed away in January 2013, and she loved the place and called it home. She made friends not only the other residents but also the staff. Mum was cared for and looked after like a member of the family and also myself. Nothing was ever too much trouble for any of the staff there, RM Begg is a home-away-from-home, not just for my mum but also for me and I will always be forever grateful for the fantastic care and compassion that they gave to the both of us.

Darren P

RM Begg resident's family

02 / 05

I want to pass on that the 2 BBQs outside that we have had in the last month were really good events, the food was good and everyone enjoyed it.

Tony Ryan

Resident at Tyler Village

03 / 05

I had a wonderful afternoon tea at the Olympics. I have not laughed so much in a long time - it was run really well and everyone enjoyed themselves.

Alma Manser

Resident at Bayview Haven

04 / 05

I am so happy to have the Day Therapy Staff to help me as I don't have much support at home . I am so appreciative of what they do for me helping me to and from appointments and helping me get a home care package . Don't know where I would be without the Day Therapy Centre.

Margaret Lewis

Respect Home Care client

05 / 05

Explanation of fees at Tongala Memorial

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:

$425,000 Standard room

$475,000 Deluxe room

$475,000 Special Care room

$500,000 Superior room

$550,000 Premium suite

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

Option 2: DAP

Daily payments:

$98.16 Standard room

$109.71 Deluxe room

$109.71 Special Care room

$115.48 Superior room

$127.03 Premium suite

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 $212,500
and 50% daily payment (DAP) of $49.08

A word to prospective residents

Before becoming a resident at Tongala Memorial, 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.

Monique van Dam 0448 313 386

Monique van Dam
0448 313 386

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