We offer the choice of single and double share rooms with ensuites that all have a built in wardrobe, ducted heating and cooling, window coverings, bed, chair, side cupboard, over way table and nurse call bell system.

All rooms include some personal hygiene supplies including shower and hand soap. We also have some personal safety and mobility equipment available.

Rooms are light filled new or freshly renovated with lots of space for your favourite belongings.

Monitored fire safety and sprinkler systems.

Private courtyards

Safe and secure environment

Respite is available and welcome to all and is an opportunity for you and your loved one to rest and revitalise.

Respite offers a temporary break from routine caregiving duties, with peace of mind that your loved one is receiving quality care in a homely environment.

You can use respite in helping to decide which care works for you, and if you think Lerwin is the home for you we can help make arrangements to extend your stay.

We have an energetic Lifestyle team who offer various activities, programs and outings 7 days a week to ensure social, recreational and leisure needs are also met. The Lifestyle team have a number of iPads for residents to face time their family or to use for entertainment. A qualified, affordable hairdresser is also at Lerwin one day a week. If any of your needs or interests are not being met – you can always talk to the Clinical Team or the Lifestyle Coordinator to see how we can help.

Our volunteers ensure there are also a lot of one-on-one activities, much reminiscing and fun. Everyone assists in the organising of family barbeques, morning teas and special celebrations.

• Bingo
• Knitting Circle
• Home Brewing
• Cultural Celebrations
• In-house Hairdressing and Beauty treatments
• Ecumenical Worship Services
• Person centred lifestyle programs
• Physio Gym
• Lunch Outings
• Special Occasions

Lerwin is a caring, relaxing place, and our people are keen to help keep you happy, healthy and active.

We have a team of experienced Clinical Nurses who oversee Registered and Enrolled Nurses and a large pool of Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) who all work directly with Essential Service Providers including:

• Medical Doctors
• Physio and Occupational Therapists
• Podiatrists
• Dietitians and Nutritionists
• Dentists and
• Other health specialists

Lerwin located next to other key health services including the Murray Bridge Soldiers Memorial Hospital, Murray Mallee Community and Country Health, SA Pathology and has a local supermarket across the road.

Palliative care at Lerwin includes the whole family, with support from a psychologist and social worker when needed.

Lerwin has services designed for people living with dementia. Our staff, who have dementia training, are skilled at one-one-one activities.

Our menus are nutritious and varied cooked onsite by qualified chefs. Special dietary requirements can be catered for to meet individual and cultural needs.

We also publish our weekly menu in advance so residents can see what is coming up.

In June 2022, Lerwin changed the Food Service Model. Residents now enjoy a seasonal menu that is designed by residents and the Hospitality Manager and that’s approved by a dietitian. Residents are strongly encouraged to join in with meals in the main dining areas for daily food service from hot Bain Maries. Room service is also available.

Our home is purposely designed with many shared common spaces - inside and outside. Most outside areas are enclosed, secured and feature various types of shade, landscaping and outdoor furniture. The Lerwin Activity Room out to a grassed area at the rear of Lerwin with a BBQ, outside umbrellas, shade structures and outdoor furniture.

The Expansion Project in 2020 converted an existing interior courtyard into a contemporary outdoor space.

Lerwin also has an outdoor Kitchen Garden that residents, staff and volunteers maintain together. The Kitchen Garden produce is often harvested and used in Lifestyle food based activities and shared and enjoyed with residents.

Vision, Mission and Values Statement

This statement documents the philosophy and objectives of the management and staff of Lerwin for the delivery of excellent care and services to our residents.

Vision:

Committed, Compassionate Care that Connects Residents and Community

Mission:

Lerwin’s Goal is to deliver the highest quality care and services to our residents and their families/representatives at this important time in their lives.

This is provided in a supportive, respectful, progressive and dignified environment through mutual respect.

We believe that all members of the community should have access to care and services in a residential facility which respects their privacy, dignity and independence and enhances their quality of life.

Values:

Respect

We respect our residents as individuals who deserve High Quality Care tailored to their needs, by involving the resident and family/representatives in planning individual care needs.

Compassion

We strive to understand the needs and feelings of our residents, families and colleagues. We act with kindness and decency in everything we do through mutual respect. We understand and accept that all residents have the right to make individual choices.

Positive Attitude

We take individual responsibility for our actions, commitments and wellbeing. We work willingly as a team to ensure the highest quality of care is provided to our residents and families.

Integrity

We will conduct ourselves in a professional manner and be accountable for our actions and attitudes.