Symes Grove Residential Aged Care

Aged Care Find welcomes Symes Grove Residential Aged Care in Taigum, QLD 4018 residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms by bringing items from their previous home.

The landscaped gardens of Symes Grove have a number of outdoor recreational areas for activities entertaining visitors or a sunny walk in the afternoon. The residence is conveniently located close to neighbourhood shops and is on a public transport route. One thing you should know about Anglicare’s residential aged care service is our respect for individuality. We want the people we are entrusted to care for – much loved family and community elders – to feel valued and respected. We encourage and enable independence in all our residents. And we provide a safe and professionally run environment that fosters a loving community with qualified and caring staff. At Symes Grove a number of small houses are grouped into four different care areas each with a dedicated common area including a sitting room kitchen and dining area. The large central community area is reserved for concerts and group activities. There is a grassed courtyard and pergola for al fresco functions as well. Quite a few staff members are bilingual and can help you connect with others as well as attend activities but there’s no pressure. You can be as private or as outgoing as you wish. A number of health professionals regularly visit including a physiotherapist podiatrist dentist audiologist speech therapist and dietician. We have a music therapist and there’s an onsite hairdresser available by appointment. Maintaining the leisure and lifestyle interests of residents is all part of the program. We take a collaborative approach inviting feedback and discussions on what types of activities you prefer. The ‘Men’s Shed’ is a very popular program with both men and women exploring woodworking activities while enjoying leisure time. The community benefits from having an onsite laundry and full commercial kitchen providing freshly prepared meals served in the dining areas catering for special dietary needs and meals to mark special occasions or cultural events.