We want people to live well with us, making the most of every single day. If that means being together until the end of life, we want our residents to die well with dignity with family around, in familiar surroundings with staff they know well.
Care at the end of one’s life is an important part of what we do. We bring to palliative care the same commitment to individual dignity and comfort as we do to every other aspect of our care. We also pay close attention to the needs of family and friends.
Through advance care planning with the resident and family, we pay careful attention to the needs of residents and their family and friends. We aim to ensure that the last days of life are as peaceful and comfortable as possible. We provide the care at the end of life the resident wants.
Our home teams are skilled to help residents and their families at this difficult time in a homely, supported and dignified environment.
To further improve our capabilities, we work closely with a number of hospices local to our home.
“The staff are so passionate, caring and patient with the residents and with us as the family.” – Hayley C, daughter of resident at St Catherines View
Reflecting our strong belief that good end of life care should extend to supporting families and friends afterwards, we hold an annual Celebration of Life Day.
This an opportunity for relatives, friends, current residents and staff to get together in person and remember those who have passed away.
Held every summer since 2017, it is typically a heartfelt event featuring poems, music, hymns, readings, prayers and the posting of written messages on ‘memory trees’.
Nursing Care
Dedicated Dementia Care
At Colten Care we offer a completely different dementia care experience, guided by our philosophy of ‘living well with dementia.’ Our dedicated dementia community promotes a stimulating and engaging environment where residents who are living with dementia can live life at their own pace, maintaining a sense of purpose, independence and belonging.
Assisted Care
Short Stay & Respite