Bethesda Aged Care Centre

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Residential Aged Care

New enquiries: 1300 111 227
Direct line: (07) 4922 3229

Welcome

Bethesda Aged Care Centre offers a homelike environment with a strong sense of community. This single-level home has leafy gardens, is surrounded by tropical greenery and offers a birds-eye view of the city. You can also enjoy being close to Rockhampton CBD, hospitals and local services.

Our Centre is managed by a team of professionals who go beyond the clinical to ensure that residents feel comfortable, safe and loved. Providing all the comforts of home, personalised care, health and wellbeing programs and a wide range of amenities, our goal is to help you live your best life during this stage of life.

We recognise the importance of family, friends and supporters to residents' wellbeing and encourage them to be an active part of our community.

Our Services

Bethesda Aged Care Centre provides 24-hour permanent care and respite (short-term) care.

You can trust that you will be in good hands with our care team of fully qualified and committed individuals who share The Salvation Army values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity and collaboration. We have a person-centred approach to all the care that we provide.

Our staff and Chaplain go beyond the clinical to cater for the physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of residents.

Each staff member has undergone reference and security checks to ensure they are fully qualified, experienced and are passionate about working in the aged care sector. Our staff undergo ongoing training to ensure they are up to speed with the latest processes and knowledge. Emotional intelligence and sensitivity to diversity are other key factors that we take into consideration when recruiting staff into our Centre community.

We offer a range of single rooms with private or shared bathrooms. All rooms are fully furnished and have a 24-hour emergency call system for added peace of mind. Other features include:

Electronically adjustable bed and side table
Built-in cupboards
Nurse call bell system
Reverse cycle air conditioning
TV and telephone connections available
Whiteboard
Garden and courtyard views

This is your home, you are most welcome to bring in your own favourite items - photos, mementos and accessories to dress the room to your own taste and preferences. *

*All items must meet the Centre's work, health and safety guidelines.

Meals are cooked daily onsite by a qualified chef in consultation with the dietitian. The menu is regularly rotated to promote choice and take advantage of what is in season. Each meal has a selection of high protein, vegetarian and modified options. We also cater for special dietary and cultural requirements.

Nutrition programs can also be organised as required.

Click here to read more about food at The Salvation Army Aged Care.

The Centre has a dedicated Lifestyle team that organises daily activities, 7 days a week, based on residents' suggestions and preferences. These include regular bus trips and outings, music therapy, visiting entertainers, celebrations, games, gardening, cooking, pamper sessions, collaborations with volunteer groups and more.

We offer:

Interactive exercise group with a physiotherapist, twice each week
Fortnightly hairdresser visits at our onsite salon
Centre bus for resident outings and trips - residents love visiting neighbouring Yeppoon!
Raised garden beds - residents regularly take part in gardening projects and lovingly maintain the Centre's gardens
Mobile library supplied by Rockhampton library
Recreational room for individual and/or group activities
Landscaped courtyard with water fountain for relaxation and quiet time

Scheduled visits from the local GP and other Allied Health services as needed for permanent residents, including physiotherapist, podiatrist, audiologist, optometrist and speech pathologist.

GP visits and physiotherapy are available to respite residents, depending on their needs and respite stay schedule.

We have a holistic model of care and the Centre Chaplains play an important role in bringing this to life. We have a chapel on site, with chapel services held twice a week. Whatever your beliefs, our Chaplains are here to assist in your spiritual and emotional journey, if you wish - because we don't have clients, only family.

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Testimonial

Merv, resident.

I find the staff here at Bethesda wonderful. They are very caring and respectful. They help me with the things I need help with and always answer any questions I have. The food is good here and there is always a choice. I have friends here in other residents and staff alike.

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Ella, resident.

I have not been here in Bethesda for too long, but I feel very blessed to be here. I had no sooner applied when a vacancy was opened, and I was accepted as a resident. I am still amazed at how quickly and smoothly everything happened. Staff are very friendly, and it is easy for my family and friends to visit me here.

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Leonie, resident.

Here at Bethesda, I find there is always someone to talk to. The staff are all friendly and meet my needs. I love the ice cream days and like the Chaplain’s chats – they help us build friendships with other residents.

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James, son of resident.

My mother relocated from a self managed unit to aged care at Bethesda, Rockhampton. After inspecting several age care facilities in Rockhampton, my wife and I selected Bethesda because of the size of the rooms and the support staff who provide care for residents and their families. An example of this was when my mum was taken for an excursion by my sister. I had planned to see my mum at 11am but she had not returned from this excursion. The Centre called to alert me that Mum was still away and not to visit at that time. This is one of the many examples. I am very appreciative. Staff are very supportive and phone me often to provide updates about Mum.

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The Salvation Army Aged Care acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we meet and work and pay our respect to Elders past, present and future.

We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to providing programs that are delivered through the lenses of local mission delivery, sustainability, safety culture and inclusive practice. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of people of all ages, particularly children.