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Regis Bayside Gardens - Brighton

In the heart of Melbourne's most prestigious suburb, Regis Bayside Gardens enjoys a privileged position indeed. This elegant Brighton residence offers an array of invigorating premium additional services and is an easy distance from the cinemas, cafes and refined boutiques of Bay Street.

With such abundance on their doorstep our residents love being close to home. But Bayside boasts a diversity of stimulating excursions so they're frequently tempted out on adventures.

Like the recent 'sea voyage' aboard the tall ship, Enterprise, in Port Phillip Bay near Williamstown or a Country Women's Association Morning Tea in a Toorak mansion, complete with scones, jam and cream amid the roses. Other outings include an afternoon of swing dancing, Morning Melodies sing-alongs and a forthcoming afternoon tea at Como House.

Such out-and-about excitement is matched by their in-house entertainment opportunities. A big hit is the skittle competition we share with residents from Seaside Manor - always a light-hearted competitive affair. Another is the visits we enjoy from local school students from Firbank, Xavier College, Our Lady of Sacred Heart College and Scotch College.

Residents immerse themselves in a plethora of interesting pursuits, including poetry readings and story telling by a recognised Australian actor, visiting magicians, cabaret performances by Broadway-style artists and our very own on-staff singer whose melodious voice never fails to captivate our ladies!

Activities wise, Bayside's lifestyle coordinator places considerable emphasis on one-on-one attention with residents, which is particularly appreciated by our less social individuals.

Residents' regular involvements are almost endless; art and crafts, crosswords, word games, flower arranging, and hydrotherapy baths with aromatherapy oils, soft lights and music. There's yoga and meditation tailored to our high care residents, many of whom have regained physical strengths when they previously had trouble moving at all.

We enjoy visits from retailers whom we call our 'travelling treasures' and our ladies always look forward to their regular coffee club outings to atmospheric local venues like Rickett's Point Cafe.

Our 'constructive' gentlemen are frequent attendees at the Men's Shed in Beaumaris, a local woodworking and companionship gathering of men from the broader community.

Both gents and ladies love our regular 'science time' program where they undertake impressive projects including wooden models and small motorised engines.

Celebrations at Bayside are perpetual too. From tradition events like Christmas, Easter, Melbourne Cup, St Patrick's Day and Valentine's Day to birthdays and cultural occasions - even that classic Australian icon, footy tipping!

We are also pleased to celebrate church services of different denominations, plus one-on-one visits from our local Catholic church.

Family visits galore embellish everything throughout the year. Summer favourites are the barbecues we offer in our lovely courtyard. This leafy spot is surrounded by what we call our sensory gardens, replete with fragrant plants and the soothing sound of water splashing in our fountain.

Bayside Gardens residents are also able to take advantage of the following services on offer:

* on-site hairdressing and beauty therapy
* volunteer program
* experienced in-house chef and catering staff
* special dietary requirements met

Residents receive all the benefits of the Regis Group's living care model of responsive support provided by leading professionals and tailored to individual medical, cultural and religious preferences.

Regis Bayside Gardens at a glance

Care Types Offered: High Care, Low Care, Premium additional services
No of Beds: 65
Rooms: Air conditioned single with en suite
Transport: Facility bus; Walking distance to public transport
Parking: On-site and street parking
Visiting hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week