Everyday life in your care home
Moving into a Bupa Care home doesn’t mean leaving behind your lifestyle or your passions. It’s the beginning of a new chapter where you’re supported to live your life your way, every day.
Whether you have particular hobbies, interests or daily routines, we are committed to helping you pursue the things that are important to you. You may even discover new interests or activities you enjoy!
What life is like in Bupa care homes
Living well your way
At Bupa Aged Care, we believe life should be full of moments that bring connection, purpose and friendship. That’s why we offer a wide range of activities designed to keep your mind, body and spirit active.
Our Lifestyle and Wellbeing team take time to get to know you – your interests, routines and life story using a personalised approach called the Map of Life. This helps us shape a lifestyle program that reflects who you are and what you enjoy. We use the information you share to guide the activities created for you.
We regularly review your lifestyle goals in partnership with you. And we always welcome your feedback and suggestions.
Watch our short video to see what life is really like inside a Bupa Aged Care home from the residents who live here and their families:
Activities you can enjoy at Bupa Aged Care homes
Every Bupa home offers a variety of lifestyle and wellbeing activities designed to keep you engaged, entertained and socially connected. Here is a taste of what is on offer:
Active and gentle exercise sessions
Live music, concerts and entertainment*
Happy Hour
Painting, drawing and craft projects
Card and board games
Monthly BBQs
Cooking and baking
Bingo
Bus for local outings*
Group discussions and guest speakers
Beauty and hair treatments*
Tech classes and digital games
Gardening
Specialised programs
For residents with specific physical or cognitive needs we offer specialised programs led by our qualified team of health professionals, including:
Aromatherapy*
Massage*
Music therapy*
Pet therapy*
Dementia friendly programs
*These services are Higher Everyday Living Services, which are additional or of higher quality. Designed to add more choice to your days, these goods and services are available for purchase after you move into your new home, for an optional Higher Everyday Living Fee (HELF). Contact our friendly team to learn about the activities available at your chosen home.
Video 1: Bupa Ashfield forge meaningful relationships with intergenerational playgroup.
Video 2: Bupa Tugun resident shares the power of music, which formed a care home choir.
Video 3: Bupa Windsor residents use pet therapy to bring back memories.
Your meals and dining
Mealtimes at your Bupa home are more than just nourishing - they’re a chance to relax, connect, and enjoy great food in good company.
You’ll have a variety of fresh, healthy meals, snacks and drinks to choose from each day. Whether you have dietary requirements, medical needs, or cultural or religious preferences, our team will ensure your meals are tailored to suit you.
Have a special occasion coming up? Many of our homes offer private dining rooms - perfect for celebrating milestones. And of course, your friends and family are always welcome and encouraged to join you for a meal.
A place to call home
Stay connected with your family and friends
Your new home should feel just like that - home. And that includes staying close to the people you love. We are a big believer that the involvement of friends and family in your daily life goes a long way to supporting your social and emotional needs.
We know how important regular connection is to your wellbeing. That’s why friends and family are always encouraged to visit, drop in for a chat, or join in for an activity or meal.
Your loved ones can keep up to date with what's happening in your home and stay connected via our Bupa Aged Care Connect app.
Support for your carers
It can be a big change for carers when you move into your new home. It’s common for them to feel a sense of loss as well as guilt. It’s a good idea for them to talk about these feelings with a friend, family member or perhaps a counsellor.
Your carer is welcome and encouraged to speak with our team at your new home to find out how they can remain actively involved with your care and wellbeing.
Spending nights away from your care home
You are welcome to spend up to 52 nights a year away from your new home without affecting any of your government financial assistance.
This is called social leave and only counts if you spend the night away from your aged care home.
Please remember though, if you spend more than 52 nights away, the government will cease to pay any subsidies for the extra time and you may be asked to pay more.
Live your life, your way
Talk to our friendly team about your care needs.