Wattleglen Aged Care (formerly Freemasons Sale), VIC

Wattleglen aged care home is located: 28 Surkitt, The Blvd, Sale VIC 3850 • Tel: (03) 5149 3100

Exceptional care within a peaceful and welcoming community environment

A new and contemporary residential aged care home, Wattleglen provides exceptional care and support within a peaceful and welcoming community environment, with the convenience of being close to neighbouring towns and the Princes Highway.

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Premium services

Classic

Single room + ensuite

Our smallest room type, yet quite spacious. Our single rooms with private ensuite include a fully adjustable king single electric bed, memory support mattress, side table and chair.

- Double wardrobe with great storage and built in drawers
- Private, spacious ensuite with functional bathroom fittings and personal bathroom cupboard for toiletries
- Flat screen TV
- Split system heating and cooling
- Internal access to garden or courtyard

16-18m²

Superior

Single room + ensuite

Our Superior rooms are spacious and include private ensuite, and a fully adjustable king single electric bed, memory support mattress, side table and chair.

- Double wardrobe with great storage and built in drawers
- Private, spacious ensuite with functional bathroom fittings and personal bathroom cupboard for toiletries
- Flat screen TV
- Split system heating and cooling
- Internal access to garden or courtyard

18-20m²

Premium

Single room + ensuite

Our Premium rooms are large enough for two and situated in the highly sought-after corner location. They include all features of the smaller rooms, plus more.

- Double wardrobe with ample storage space, built in dressing table and drawers
- Ambient wall lighting
- Private, spacious ensuite with functional bathroom fittings and personal bathroom cupboard for toiletries
- Some have adjoining rooms for couples
- Flat screen TV
- Split system heating and cooling
- Internal access to garden

17-22.5m²

All rooms feature:

Wifi access
In room phone and pay TV available
Private ensuite bathroom
Split system heating and cooling
Flat screen TV
Double wardrobes
Fully adjustable electric bed

Access to:

Lounge & sitting area • Library • Garden • Large, welcoming communal areas

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Inspired care for the senior community in Sale

Offering you a full range of aged care services, delivered by a warm and friendly team of care professionals who will ensure your needs, preferences and choices are top of mind. We accommodate individuals with varying care needs from right across the West and central Gippsland regions, providing options to suit any budget.

Residential aged care

Palliative care

Secure dementia care

Short-term respite

Allied health services

Visitor parking

Private dining rooms

Separate lounge and library in each wing

Chapel and worship services

Children’s playground

Outdoor BBQ areas

Landscaped gardens and courtyards

Disability access and parking

Onsite cafe

Access to gym equipment

Wi-fi available

Regular GP service

Free Foxtel in Lounge areas

24-hour onsite nurse

Services + Amenities

Stay connected through the e-zone or staff facilitated one-on-one video calls with family and friends, who are interstate or overseas. For those living locally, host your own celebration in the private dining room where the chef will cook up a delicious meal. Alternatively, enjoy a more casual gathering by having a BBQ in the gardens. The onsite café is a popular, vibrant meeting point where residents, friends and family enjoy coffee and catch-ups. Each wing houses their own lounge, library and sacred spaces which provide a quiet space to rest and reflect or meet friends for a game of cards. If you are looking for a little more ‘me time’, pamper yourself in the hairdressing salon or hop on the facility bus for some time out at the local spa. 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

Skilled specialists and a clinical staff are always at the ready, giving residents and their families peace of mind.

Registered nurses (24 hours/day)
Hairdressing salon
Visiting community groups, entertainers and outings
In-house chef

Tailored services

A dedicated leisure and lifestyle officer provides supportive therapy and enjoyable activities. In addition, residents can receive care from specialised providers who visit frequently.

Hairdressing salon
Volunteer program
Visiting allied health services
Laundry service
Flexible visiting hours
Private dining room
Dedicated facility bus for outings and leisure activities

Nutrition

Our in-house chef prepares tasty and nutritious hot meals every day, using the freshest produce and seasonal flavours. Our food focus meetings are held each month to ensure the menu accommodates the choices and preferences of every resident.

Prepared fresh, on site
Healthy and well balanced
Morning tea, afternoon tea and supper
Breakfast buffet
Tasty and nutritious hot meals every day
Full commercial kitchen
Upto two meal options
Special dietary requirements or restrictions accommodated

Activities + excursions

Our dedicated and social lifestyle team at Wattleglen design an varied calendar of activities for you to maximise your day. Our team invests time in learning your passions, preferences and likes – the more we know the more we are able to enhance your experience.

Sense of community

We respect and encourage choice and independence so you feel motivated to remain engaged with local community activities and groups. From helping out in the garden, feeding the local wildlife, movie nights or local excursions that get you out and about, there is always something to keep you physically and mentally active.

In person + video calls

Family and friends may visit 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

We want to thank you for the excellent care that you provided for our Husband, Dad, and Poppy [...] We'd like to thank all the staff at Wattleglen including the names above for the care and kindness as well as the smiles and jokes shared with Tom at Wattleglen. We will never forget this. From Tom's Family: Florence, Stephen, Tegan, Charlie, Carolyn, Daryl, Rian, Kaelan, and Oisin.

Florence Martin

Family of resident at Wattleglen

01 / 05

On 23/6/2025, I had a fall in one of the corridors. In what seemed like less than a few seconds, at least 4 staff attended to me, and I was put on a sling and transferred to my room. The staff worked as a single team and was well cared for.

Guy Richards

Resident at Wattleglen

02 / 05

From our first contact with Cohuna [Village] the whole process of application and approval of admission of our mother to the home has been outstanding, the assistance and care provided during this time was excellent. The environment within the home from staff is so full of genuine care and compassion for all the residents and provides such a happy and safe place for all to enjoy.The staff have gone to great lengths to ensure Dianne settled in the home and she absolutely loves it there, thank you all for your support and care. Kind regards, Ron, Joanne and Mike

Ron Florance

Family of resident at Cohuna Village

03 / 05

Excellent weekend for Easter. Service very good, meals perfect, cleaners good, room service on time and good. Everything ran smoothly.

Adrianna Heyblom

Resident at Wattleglen

04 / 05

We have two very good cooks and the dining room staff are also very good. I feel very fortunate to have a facility such as this available.

Mavis

Resident at Alcheringa

05 / 05

Explanation of fees at Wattleglen

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 contributes towards everyday living costs such as meals, cleaning, laundry, utilities and day-to-day services.

Based on current rate:

$68.93 per day

$25,159.45 per year

The basic daily fee is paid by all residents and is set by the Australian Government at 85% of the single basic Age Pension. The rate is reviewed twice a year.

Hotelling supplement contribution

This is an additional contribution towards everyday living costs such as meals, cleaning and laundry.

Whether you pay a hotelling contribution, and how much you pay, depends on your income and assets. Services Australia will determine the amount as part of your means assessment.

Daily cap:

$22.15

Non-clinical care contribution

This is a contribution towards the cost of your non-clinical care and support.

Whether you pay this contribution, and how much you pay, depends on your income and assets. Services Australia will determine the amount as part of your means assessment.

Daily cap:

$109.45

Lifetime cap:

$140,652.80 or

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

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

Accommodation cost

The amount you need to pay towards your accommodation depends on your income and assets. Services Australia will complete a means assessment and determine whether the Australian Government will contribute towards your accommodation costs.

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

If you have lower income and assets, the Australian Government may pay some or all of your accommodation costs. As a guide, the current means assessment starts with:

Income free area:

$36,454.60 per year

Asset free area:

$66,500

To better understand your current situation, you can use the My Aged Care Fee Estimator here.

Everyone's circumstances are different

The Australian Government sets aged care fees and means assessment rules, and many of the rates are indexed regularly. Services Australia will confirm the fees and contributions that apply to you. Our team can explain room prices and payment options, but we recommend seeking independent financial advice when deciding how to pay for your accommodation.

Learn more about residential aged care fees
Australian Government residential aged care fees and charges

The amounts shown on this page are current from 1 October 2026.

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:

$500,000 Classic room

$525,000 Superior room

$550,000 Premium room

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

Option 2: DAP

Daily payments:

$116.58 Classic room

$122.40 Superior room

$128.23 Premium 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 $250,000
and 50% daily payment (DAP) of $58.29

A word to prospective residents

Before becoming a resident at Wattleglen, 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.

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