Amberlea Community

A friendly aged care community in a rural setting

Baptcare Amberlea Community is a contemporary residential aged care community that has been designed with your needs in mind. We provide residential and respite care for the Drouin and West Gippsland communities, in a beautiful rural environment.

Amberlea is known for being a warm and friendly community. As a resident here, you will have your own spacious and elegantly appointed room, along with access to our on-site services, beautifully maintained gardens and shared areas. And our convenient location in the heart of Drouin means you can stay connected to the local community.

At Amberlea, we deliver the highest quality of care and ensure all your needs are catered for. There are numerous entertainment and lifestyle activities for you to choose from, or you may prefer to simply relax. You will always feel at home in our welcoming and inclusive community.

Talk to us today about how we can support your loved one whether you are considering respite or permanent care.

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A place where you will feel at home

At Amberlea, we make every effort to ensure that you feel at home. You will receive the best of care from our experienced and attentive staff, and you will soon feel part of our friendly community by taking part in our regular activities and social events. Of course, you are also free to just relax in your own room or spend time with your visitors.

A community within a community

Amberlea is surrounded by a stunning landscape, offering fantastic views of the region that our residents know and love. Being so close to Drouin’s shopping centre and community hub means you will have access to everything you need, in a familiar setting.

Live the way you want

At Amberlea, we respect your individual wishes, so you can choose to spend your time however you like. We offer a varied lifestyle program that includes activities to suit all individual interests and abilities. These include morning and afternoon teas, group activities, exercises, cooking, crafts and even happy hours. We also host a diverse range of social events, entertainers and special guests.

Thoughtful design

Amberlea is a modern, spacious aged care community. As well as having your own room, you can also enjoy time in our shared areas, which include:

  • A large BBQ and deck area
  • Numerous lounge and recreational areas
  • Beautifully maintained gardens and open-air courtyard areas
  • A library and quiet reading area
  • A private dining room for family dinners and functions
  • A chapel/space for spiritual reflection.

We also have an on-site hairdressing salon, coffee and tea facilities, kitchen and laundry.

Room types

At Amberlea, you will have your own private room with an ensuite bathroom. We also offer spacious suites that accommodate two people and are suitable for couples. See the pricing snapshot (link to separate page) for full details.

Your room is your own space, so you can decorate it however you like. For example, you can bring in photos, paintings or your favourite quilt.

All of our rooms are bright, comfortable and elegantly appointed. They include:

  • A private room featuring a large window, providing natural light and a lovely view
  • An ensuite bathroom with a built-in shower chair, high-quality fittings and non-slip vinyl floor
  • A built-in robe and chest of drawers, with a lockable storage drawer
  • A bedside table and comfy chair
  • Overbed lights and a ceiling fan
  • Individual heating
  • Curtains and high-quality carpet
  • A lockable door.

We also offer many optional services such as internet, daily newspapers, beauty services, reflexology, massage, aromatherapy and special care services.

Care tailored to your specific needs

Amberlea is a residential aged care community that excels in providing support to those requiring a higher level of care. With registered nurses on-site at all times, Amberlea is accredited to provide all levels of residential aged care including permanent, respite and palliative care. Each resident will have a personalised care plan, which will be developed together with the resident and their family.

Nursing care

Our qualified and experienced staff provide exceptional care and support. All our staff are carefully selected and trained to ensure that our residents receive the best possible care.

Medical Care

Beyond 24/7 nursing care, other health services available on-site at Amberlea include:

  • Physiotherapy
  • Podiatry
  • Dietetics
  • Counselling
  • Speech therapy
  • Palliative care
  • Diversional therapy
  • Pet therapy
  • Visiting doctors.

Amberlea is also located in close proximity to Drouin’s regional hospital and medical services.

Nutritional care

You will be offered a varied choice of tasty, healthy meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. All food is prepared fresh every day by chefs on-site. Meal options come at no additional cost to our residents. A dietitian helps to plan the menu and takes into consideration all cultural, religious and dietary requirements. Relatives and friends are welcome to join you for meals with advance booking.

Keep up with your favourite pastimes

Our team of lifestyle staff have created a stimulating program of activities and experiences to choose from. Activities can be tailored to meet your individual interests, cultural background, and social, emotional and physical abilities. You can maintain your hobbies and interests by joining in with any of our diverse social events, church services, library visits and films. Along with a range of cultural celebrations and special guests, we celebrate significant birthdays and dates

Connected with our local community

Because our team truly cares about the community and spirit of Norlane, we chose to develop a specialised hub alongside our aged care facility. You can connect and engage with community groups, spend time with our committed volunteers, enjoy the nearby gardens and courtyards, or join one of our regular bus outings to local places of interest.

Room to host family and friends

Above all, Amberlea is your home, so your friends and family are always welcome here. You can choose to spend time with them in our beautiful shared areas, or we also have private function rooms that you can book for special occasions.

Pastoral care

Pastoral care is an important part of life at all Baptcare communities, including Amberlea. Our chaplains are available to listen to residents and their families and journey alongside them, whatever their background or situation. We offer emotional and spiritual support, honouring each person’s unique spirituality and how they find meaning and purpose. Our chaplains also assist with prayer, worship, sacraments and other spiritual practices, including regular devotional and church services where appropriate.

Our location in Drouin

New enquiries

Call 13 22 78

Direct number: 03 5625 0900

Baptcare Amberlea Community
Residential Aged Care
5 Pearson Road
Drouin VIC 3818

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have any vacancies? How do you manage waiting lists?

We invite you to contact us to discuss current or potential future accommodation and if it matches your needs.

If you are interested but there isn’t a vacancy we’ll record your details on our waiting list and keep in touch about potential vacancies.

Potential residents, families and healthcare professionals are welcome to contact us to get an update on vacancies at any time.

We consider a number of factors to manage our waiting lists. People in urgent need are the highest priority. Other factors include someone’s readiness to enter an aged care home, and if the accommodation that becomes available suits their individual care needs.

If you are offered a room and are not ready at that time you can decline the room without it affecting your position on the waiting list.

Can I become a volunteer at Amberlea?

Volunteers enhance the lives of our residents every day by visiting them one-on-one and contributing  to activities in both our lifestyle program and residential aged care communities. As a volunteer  you can use your energy, skills and life experience to make a difference in the lives of people in your community.

What level of care can I expect at Amberlea?

Our highly experienced, nursing-led team at Amberlea provide all levels of residential aged care, ranging from  lower-level care through to more complex, high-level care requirements, including  respite care.

Our residents and visitors enjoy bright, light  and attractive shared spaces, with lots of great places to share a cup of coffee and a chat.

To help you or your loved one to maintain interests and enjoy time with others, we  provide a rich and varied lifestyle and  activities program, with options ranging  from individual hobbies through to group activities and popular bus outings.

Our community is run by Baptcare, a not-for-profit organisation with more than 75 years of experience in caring  for older people.

Who is eligible for a place at Amberlea?

Amberlea is a residential aged care community for older people who need a higher level of care than what can be provided in their own home. With registered nurses on-site at all times, we are accredited to provide all levels of residential care, short term (respite) care, specialist dementia care and end-of-life palliative care.

The scope of care we provide means we are equipped to accommodate our residents’ changing needs, should it be required.

Is Amberlea a social community?

Amberlea is a warm and friendly aged care community. Friends and family are always welcome, and our experienced and attentive staff make sure you always receive the best  of care and support, tailored to your needs.

Our proximity to Drouin’s town centre ensures our residents have access to everything they need. We organise regular bus outings to Gippsland’s community attractions and festivals. We also have a longstanding relationship with the regional hospital, which is located close to Amberlea.

What are the costs of Residential Aged Care?

The costs of residential aged care are made up of different parts for the costs of day-to-day living, the care you receive and the accommodation you choose (including your room and shared spaces). Read more about  the costs of residential aged care.

How do I apply for a place at Baptcare Amberlea?

1. Apply for residential aged care through the My Aged Care website. Call 13 BAPTCARE  (13 22 78) and we can guide you through  the process.

2. My Aged Care will arrange an ACAS  assessment visit to determine your care needs.

3. Appoint an authorised representative  (Power of Attorney) if necessary.

4. Get an income and asset assessment. This  will determine your aged care fees and  whether you qualify for government funding.

5. Choose the Baptcare residential aged care community that’s right for you. You may  wish to consider a respite stay to see if the community meets your needs.

6. Call 13 BAPTCARE (13 22 78) to arrange  a tour of your chosen community and fill  out an application form.

What’s in the local area of Amberlea?

Baptcare Amberlea is located in Drouin, a town in the West Gippsland region of Victoria, 90 kilometres east of Melbourne. The town forms part of a combined urban area that includes Warragul.

Drouin is home to a number of attractive parks and gardens. Right in the town centre, between the railway station and across the road from shops on Princes Way, are the landscaped gardens of Memorial Park with its war monument. Civic Park, bordering the northern end of the town's commercial centre, is set in a picturesque valley, complete with a lake, rotunda and recreational facilities.

Drouin holds an annual Ficifolia Festival. Ficifolia are the flowering gum trees which occur throughout the town. This celebration includes the town gathering in the main street of Drouin and watching the local schools and participating businesses showcase who they are and what they do.

Drouin's large retail stores include a Woolworths supermarket and a Coles supermarket. Other businesses in the town include fast food businesses, hairdressers, restaurants, Tattersall's, and Westpac Bank.

Several of the local businesses have relocated in recent times from the southern side of the shopping precinct on Princes Way (next to the railway station), due to land acquisition for the construction of a multistory retail shopping complex.

The local hospital is West Gippsland Hospital located in Warragul.

Neighbouring Drouin are Warragul West, Longwarry and Ripplebrook.

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