Works completed on two new Victorian aged care facilities

In Victoria, works are now complete on aged care facilities in Cohuna and Mansfield, part of investments totalling more than $100 million.

Operated by Mansfield District Hospital, the new Mansfield aged care facility, part of a $62.8 million investment, offers residents:

• 30 new modern single rooms with their own ensuites (replacing Buckland House), grouped into small households with shared kitchen, lounge and dining areas; and
• upgraded rooms and facilities at the existing, co-located Bindaree Retirement Centre (works now underway).
   

Mansfield exterior. Source: Victorian Health Building Authority

Mansfield single bedroom. Source: Victorian Health Building Authority

Mansfield private ensuite. Source: Victorian Health Building Authority

Mansfield hallway. Source: Victorian Health Building Authority

Operated by Cohuna District Hospital, the new $41.10 million Cohuna acute and residential aged care facility is designed around the needs of Victorians in the Cohuna and Gunbower region. It offers residents:

• 16 single aged care rooms with private ensuites; and
• eight acute beds.
   

Cohuna acute care patient room. Source: Victorian Health Building Authority

Cohuna communal kitchen. Source: Victorian Health Building Authority

Cohuna hair salon. Source: Victorian Health Building Authority

Cohuna planter boxes enabling residents to enjoy hands-on gardening. Source: Victorian Health Building Authority

Across the two projects, more than 1200 construction workers have contributed, including the use of local contractors.

Top image: Cohuna front entrance. Source: Victorian Health Building Authority