Longridge Aged Care

Aged Care Gold Coast welcomes Longridge Aged Care in Naracoorte, SA 5271 residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms by bringing items from their previous home.

Naracoorte Home for the Aged Inc. (usually referred to as Longridge) was established in 1969 by the Naracoorte community to provide accommodation and services for any retired aged or disabled person irrespective of financial circumstance race colour or creed. Longridge is a private 'not - for - profit' community organisation owned by the Naracoorte and Districts community. Formed more than 40 years ago today it is a large and dynamic organisation accommodating 44 residents within the hostel and 57 Independent Living Units. At least 100 aged or disabled people call Longridge home. Longridge is governed by a volunteer Board with the day to day running managed by Executive Officer / Director of Care and a large team of almost 70 staff. The Longridge philosophy is aligned in the ideals of the Resident's Charter of Rights & Responsibilities: respecting the individual rights to choice & decision making the balance of 'Duty of Care' and recognising the collective value & wisdom of the aged in our care. Longridge was established with a charter to provide affordable aged care accommodation and continues to consider this community need to this day. Longridge shares a close and active working relationship with the local health and community service providers to ensure residents access the appropriate level of accommodation should they need to leave their home. Facilities and services are designed to promote independence whilst providing the support and assistance we need as we age. The Independent Living Units are configured as 29 rental units and 28 Retirement Village Association Accredited 'Right To Occupy' units. These Independent Living Unit residents live independently with the support services accessed from local support services (Boandik Community Health or Resthaven.) The Accredited Hostel is a commonwealth funded 'Ageing In Place' facility that allows residents to enter care at low or high levels and the majority remaining at Longridge until their passing. Active care is provided 24 hours a day. Residents can access all care and the majority of allied health and medical services on-site. Longridge is proud of the comprehensive Lifestyle Program that hostel residents enjoy ensuring the residents lives are active and fun even as their health or abilities decline