Cypress View Lodge (CVL) offer a number of residential care options at the Lodge, including respite care, permanent care and end stage care. The Lodge is locate in the township of Coleambally on large, beautifully manicured grounds surrounded by a cypress pine forest (hence the name Cypress View Lodge). Residents are free to explore the beautiful gardens complete with vegetable garden, chickens and rose garden; or sit back from the comfort of the Lodge and enjoy the beautiful view, which is regularly visited by birds, rabbits and kangaroos. The Lodge also has a number of outside sitting areas to soak up the sun, including a central courtyard.
Each room has an en-suite bathroom, built in wardrobes, climate control heating and cooling and private entrance to the garden terrace. Residents are able to decorate their rooms and terrace garden to suit their tastes.
The Lodge quickly becomes your home. As a small facility residents and staff have the time to build meaningful relationships and are like one big family. The Lodge is supported by our highly trained care and nursing staff, and regularly visited by the local GP and other specialist providers.
Respite Care
CVL has one dedicated respite room that is available for short term care for those that have been assessed as eligible.
Permanent Care
CVL accommodates 18 permanent residents. Each room has a private en-suite, built in wardrobes, climate control and entrance to the garden terrace.
End Stage Care
CVL offers residents end stage care when possible to do so. This enables residents to receive end care in their home (the Lodge), surrounded by family and friends.
Permanent Care
Cypress View Lodge is licensed to accommodate 18 permanent residents. People entering care at CVL are required to have an assessment carried out by an Aged Care Assessment Team. This assessment will be used to determine whether or not CVL is able to provide the appropriate care for your needs.
The care staff have as a minimum a Certificate III in Aged Care or are undertaking this training. We have a part time registered nurse. The facility has a Sleep over staff between the hours of 9:30pm and 7am. During this time a staff member is available for on-call emergencies only.
People who are approved for care at CVL are able to continue living at the facility as they become increasingly dependent; however there are situations when it is not possible for CVL to cope with a resident’s changing needs. The following criteria are typical of the type of issues that may necessitate a move into another facility:
- The resident is no longer able to weight bear and/or transfer independently
- Insufficient space to accommodate or manoeuvre the equipment that needs to be used
- Equipment needs are greater than the facility can provide or access
- Insufficient staffing hours to cope with increased needs of the resident
- Nursing needs (Registered Nurse) exceed what can be provided at the facility
- Resident becomes bed/chair bound
- Dementia in a resident progresses to the point where care can no longer be provided in a safe manner for the resident and/or other residents and/or staff
- Behaviour being a risk to self or others
Respite Care
Cypress View Lodge has one dedicated respite room that is available for short term care for those that have been assessed as eligible. Once assessed as eligible you can access residential respite care for up to 63 days each financial year.
The cost of Respite Care at CVL is charged on a daily basis and is set at the basic daily care fee set by the Department of Human Services. There is no booking fee charged. Respite fee is to be paid fortinightly in advance for the period of stay.
Bookings can be made in advance or in emergencies dependent on room availability. Contact the facility for bookings.
To find out more about Residential Care at the Lodge
Contact CVL to book a confidential appointment to discuss a loved one or your own future or present care needs.