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Regis Elloura Lodge - Nedlands

Regis Elloura Lodge has a charm and personality all of its own. Some of this character emanates from the building itself but most comes from our wonderful people - our lively low care residents and their thoroughly dedicated carers.

Visitors sense the atmosphere the second they walk in the door. There's conversation and activity galore. And no wonder, because there's always something going on, whether it's the three daily activities that involve our residents or the seemingly endless number of other pastimes. Like newspaper reading, our bridge club and very boisterous bingo. There's a regular book exchange program provided by the local library and a regular parade of performers visiting to entertain us.

Recent concerts include a debonair gentleman who crooned Frank Sinatra songs on Valentines Day and our St Patrick's Day celebrations which were enlivened by rollicking Celtic music from a local Irish band.

Parties are just as musical. We're currently planning one with an Abba theme and can't wait to see what every guest wears for their costume. Many dress-up costumes are actually made by our residents. They excelled themselves recently for our rock and roll party, turning out in Elvis Presley style attire including big bright skirts matched with bobby socks and ponytails.

These events are made especially social because they give us a chance to mix everyone from Elloura Lodge and our sister residence, Weston Lodge, which shares the site. The two places actually share a series of buildings, including a day therapy centre, a small supermarket and a hairdressing salon. Taken together, we make up quite a colourful little village.

One of the highlights of our day therapy centre is its café. This popular meeting place enables residents to walk here from their own building, so it feels just like visiting a cafe at the local shops, without the need to venture onto the streets. Residents wile away hours here, chatting or doing puzzles with staff to help keep their memories sharp.

Elloura Lodge and Weston Lodge residents also share outings in our bus, especially regular shopping trips. For our latest excursion we left the bus behind and took the new train to Mandurah and back.

We also have a small flower and herb garden which doubles as a sensory garden. Residents love pottering here and we now include it an optional activity so the greenery gets the treatment it deserves.

Another popular feature of Elloura Lodge, certainly where our men are concerned, is the snooker table. It has pride of place in our internal garden area and keen players gather around it every Monday for their regular 'pool shoot' with equally dedicated staff members.

Of course, Elloura Lodge offers just as many pleasures for our lady residents. Like our skilful group of knitters who create all manner of wonderful garments to the delight of fellow residents and family members. Our girls particularly love their regular pampering service which lets them unwind over manicures and makeup.

The more clinical extension of pampering is our very successful pain management clinic. This daily occasion uses massage and heat packs to help alleviate issues associated with persistent pain.

That said, there's nothing quite like delicious ice-creams to take your mind off things. Which is why the ice-cream round, every Friday afternoon in summer is such a melt-in-the-mouth treat.

Speaking of treats, Elloura Lodge provides a generous choice of cuisine, from salads and sandwiches to an array of hot meals and our regular Friday night fish and chips indulgence. Our kitchen team offers seasonal menus and caters to specific dietary and cultural requirements. But their piece de resistance is creating lovely signature dishes for special occasions, like dainty chocolate hearts on Valentine's Day.

Regis Elloura Lodge residents are also able to take advantage of the following services on offer:

* daily newspaper delivery
* 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 Elloura Lodge at a glance

Care Types Offered: Low Care, Respite Care
No of Beds: 63
Rooms: Air conditioned single and double
Transport: Facility bus; walking distance to public transport
Parking: On-site and street parking
Visiting hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week