Welcome to Bupa Donvale, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, east of Melbourne’s CBD
Discover the delightful Bupa Donvale, a charming care home nestled within three acres of bush land, creating a tranquil environment for you to relish.
If you enjoy being outdoors, then you’ll enjoy our home. We have landscaped grounds with feature pathways where you can stroll and explore the gardens and seating areas in our outdoor BBQ area that are fabulous for entertaining family and friends. If you have a green thumb, then you’re encouraged to do some gardening in our greenhouse, veggie patch and raised garden beds. We even have a working shed in the garden for tinkering in.
Indoors, we have a delightful range of communal areas and activity rooms complete with tasteful decorations and windows that bring in plenty of natural light. They are designed to help enrich your life, and include areas such as a games room with pool table and well-equipped library.
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Types of care
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Sometimes, the best way to get help and support is by moving into an aged care home. We offer a full range of care to help suit your needs.
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As a carer, you may need a small break or your loved one may need some time to recover after a hospital admission. We are happy to help with respite care, please contact us to enquire if our home has current availability.
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Specialised Dementia Careaddremove
All of our teams complete specialist dementia training, equipping them with strategies to enhance quality of life and provide Person First care for our residents.
Life at Bupa Donvale
Our activities
Our passionate lifestyle team are committed to providing you with a range of activities for you to get involved with. It is never too late to start a new hobby! Whatever your passion may be, and if there’s something you're interested in that isn’t on offer, speak with our team who are always excited to hear new ideas and suggestions.
Some activities that you will have the opportunity to get involved with include: cultural and spiritual activities, cognitive activities including word games and puzzles, knitting and coffee clubs, walking groups, pampering at our hair salon and movie afternoons.
- Arts and crafts
- Gardening
- Group exercise programs
- Knitting
Our food
At Bupa Donvale, we pride ourselves on providing a fresh and seasonal menu and a choice of cuisine at every meal with the help of our dietician. We value your input, and strive to make sure that your preferences are reflected as much as possible.
A popular event in our home is our coffee shop club. This event brings residents, volunteers, friends and family together for a refreshing cup of coffee and tasty treats like cakes and biscuits. We also enjoy regular cultural cuisine days, where you can feast on foods from around the world.
- Choice of menu
- Coffee club
- Freshly prepared meals
- Menus designed with dietitian input
Rooms
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Premium
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This expansive 17 sqm private room with ensuite bathroom has homely touches. It boasts lots of natural light and has views of the surrounding bush land. Our Premium rooms on the lower level feature outdoor patio access. The room has quality furnishings including an adjustable bed, table and chair, and a wardrobe for storage. Soft furnishings include curtains, blinds and bedding. The bathroom consists of a toilet, wash basin, shower, vanity cabinet and mirror. Residential amenities include an easy-to-use 24 hour nurse call system.For your comfort:
- 17 sqm
- 24 hour nurse call system
- Adjustable bed
- Ensuite bathroom
- Quality furnishings
- Telephone connection point*
- TV connection point
* Additional charges may apply
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Superior
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1 bed
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Ensuite
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We hope you will feel comfortable and settled in this spacious 13 sqm private room complete with ensuite bathroom. The room features quality furnishings including an adjustable bed, table and chair, and a wardrobe for storage. Soft furnishings include curtains, blinds and bedding. The ensuite bathroom consists of a toilet, wash basin, shower, vanity cabinet and mirror. Residential amenities include an easy-to-use 24 hour nurse call system.For your comfort:
- 13 sqm
- 24 hour nurse call system
- Adjustable bed
- Ensuite bathroom
- Quality furnishings
- Telephone connection point*
- TV connection point
* Additional charges may apply
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Classic Ensuite
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1 bed
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Ensuite
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Price Range
This bright and airy 13 sqm private room with ensuite bathroom has homely touches. It has quality furnishings including an adjustable bed, table and chair, and a wardrobe for storage. The room also features soft furnishings including curtains, blinds and bedding. The bathroom consists of a toilet, wash basin, shower, vanity cabinet and mirror. Residential amenities include an easy-to-use 24 hour nurse call system.For your comfort:
- 13 sqm
- 24 hour nurse call system
- Adjustable bed
- Ensuite bathroom
- Fan
- Quality furnishings
- Telephone connection point*
- TV connection point
* Additional charges may apply
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Classic
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1 bed
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This 10 sqm private room is conveniently located near a shared bathroom. It features quality furnishings including an adjustable bed, table and chair, and a wardrobe for storage. The room also has soft furnishings like curtains, blinds and bedding. The shared bathroom consists of a toilet, wash basin, shower, vanity cabinet and mirror. Residential amenities include an easy-to-use 24 hour nurse call system.For your comfort:
- 10 sqm
- 24 hour nurse call system
- Adjustable bed
- Fan
- Quality furnishings
- Telephone connection point*
- TV connection point
* Additional charges may apply
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Companion
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2 beds
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If you find comfort in the company of others, this 19 sqm room shared with one other person is ideal. Conveniently located near a common bathroom, the room has quality furnishings including an adjustable bed, table and chair, and a wardrobe for storage. Soft furnishings include curtains, blinds and bedding. Residential amenities include an easy-to-use 24 hour nurse call system.For your comfort:
- 19 sqm
- 24 hour nurse call system
- Adjustable bed
- Fan
- Quality furnishings
- Telephone connection point*
- TV connection point
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Fees and payments
Care Fees
Basic daily care fee
Means tested care fee
Determined by the Department of Human Services
Care fees include the Basic Daily Care Fee and a Means Tested Care Fee.
Basic Daily Care Fee
This fee is set out by the Government and equates to 85% of the full pension. The fee amount will be reviewed on the 20th March and 20th September each year in line with the pension increase. Everyone in aged care is required to pay this fee unless they are experiencing financial hardship which will be determined by Centrelink.
Means Tested Care Fee
This is an additional daily care contribution fee based upon an individual’s assets and income. This fee is determined by the Department of Human Services upon completing a ‘Request for a Combined Assets and Income Assessment form’ and is capped annually and over a resident’s lifetime.
This payment will differ at each home based upon the room type you choose. To allow you flexibility there are four payment options to choose from.
- Daily accommodation payment
- Refundable accommodation deposit
- Combination payment
- Drawdown payment
Other services
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Additional services are offered in some of our aged care homes on an “opt in, opt out” basis; examples of additional services offered are Foxtel packages, telephone and newspapers. For a full list of optional services and prices at this care home, please contact us.
Accommodation fee options
In addition to care fees you may also be required to pay an accommodation payment. The accommodation payment refers to the price of the room that you choose and will vary across aged care homes. The amount that you are required to pay is based upon an individual’s assets and income and is determined by the Department of Human Services through completing a Request for a Combined Assets and Income Assessment. You may be required to pay all or contribute to the cost of your accommodation. This form is not compulsory to complete, but for those who choose not to you will be required to pay the full room price.
To allow for flexibility there are four ways in which you can choose to pay for your accommodation.
Option 1
Daily Accommodation Payment
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Option 2
Refundable Accommodation Deposit
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Option 3
Combination Payment
Daily Accommodation Payment
$ per dayRefundable Accommodation Deposit
$ lump sumOption 4
Drawdown Payment
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Home features addremove
- BBQ area
- Bupa bus
- Courtyard areas
- Fireplace
- Foxtel in common areas
- Hair salon
- In-home chef
- Landscaped gardens
- Library services
- Library with internet access
- Lift to all floors
- Men’s shed
- On-site kitchen
- On-site laundry
- Outdoor terraces
- Pet friendly
- Pool table
- Private dining room
- Raised garden beds
- Therapy room
- Verandas
- Visitors parking
- Wi-Fi
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Care features addremove
- 24 hour nurse call system
- Access to on-site dental services
- Access to podiatry
- Personalised care plans
- Regular physiotherapist visits
