Located on Derrimut Road in Hoppers Crossing, mecwacare John Atchison Centre is a 100-bed aged care and retirement living facility nestled within Melbourne's West.
mecwacare John Atchison Centre provides:
24-hour care and support provided by Registered Nurses, personal care and lifestyle staff
Full accreditation under the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency
Secure and protected environment
Ageing-in-place accommodation
Respite care when beds are available
Lounge rooms with tea/coffee making facilities
Two well-appointed dining rooms
Private dining room for special celebrations
Well established landscaped gardens
Movie theatre
Hairdressing salon
Library
Cafe
One and two room suites with access to a garden or a balcony are available. All rooms are private accommodation with an ensuite bathroom, while all two room suites feature kitchenettes.
mecwacare John Atchison Centre has three separate dining areas and large lounge areas which provide the residents with a range of options to sit and eat. There is an activity room for various lifestyle programs, with a tea and coffee area for residents' families.
The activities calendar is planned a month in advance and provides many interesting and varied group activities such as cooking and sewing groups. Outings are conducted weekly on the facility bus to a variety of clubs and places of interest. Residents enjoy singing, dancing and music each week, while there is also an outdoor garden area to maintain.