Joseph Banks Aged Care Facility
Joseph Banks Facilities
The residents living in our facility have access to a range of different communal spaces totalling approximately 860m² inside and 57m² undercover areas outside. The facility has been designed as an open plan living environment within four distinct wings.
LOUNGE AREAS
Each wing has a formal lounge area furnished with superior comfort furniture throughout. Armchairs and sofas are upholstered in quality water resistant fabrics and have been shaped and sized to meet the varying needs of our resident population.
Each lounge has a distinct décor theme and is decorated with attractive artwork and window treatments to create a home-like environment. All indoor common areas are fully climate controlled. Each lounge area has a flat screen TV with DVD player and an extensive DVD library which is available to all residents.

DINING AREAS
Each wing also has an open-plan dining area flowing from the lounge, furnished with clover form tables (allowing easy access for wheelchairs) and dining chairs that have supporting armrests. These areas cater for the small group of residents living in that wing.
All dining areas have a small kitchenette for residents or visitors convenience with plumbed filtered boiling water, chilled filtered water and complimentary refreshments.
A staff office is located in each lounge/dining area to ensure ready accessibility of trained and experienced care staff.

GARDENS
Residents also have access to fully landscaped garden areas incorporating a mix of indigenous and exotic plants, shrubs and trees.

SPECIAL FEATURES
- Quality window treatment with decoder pelmets
- Modern upholstered visitor chair
- Quilted bedspreads
- Fully equipped modern ensuite
Residents also have access to the retirement village clubhouse called “The Banks” which has:
- Swimming pool
- Pool table
- Men’s shed
- Handicraft room
- TV theatre room
- Walk in bath tubs
“The Banks” Dining Area and commercial kitchen is also available for hire for special functions.
Hairdressing Salon: Modern, well maintained and fully equipped with 2 stations/sinks.
Physio / Occupational Therapy Room: An attractive room fully equipped including gym equipment and massage table.
Activity Room: Large purpose-built room equipped with a kitchen and computer access.
Internal Atrium: 38m2 open roofed area with shade protected courtyard and a fully reticulated exotic garden, wrapping around a furnished paved area for resident and visitor use.
Garden: A 140m² tree rich paved area with garden furniture where residents and relatives can have a cup of tea and enjoy being outside in a wind-protected and safe environment.