Vasey RSL Care Brighton East

Vasey RSL Care Brighton East was built in 2011 and is the newest of our aged care homes. It is a two-storey air-conditioned home, fully cabled for phone, Internet and flat screen TV with Foxtel. It is located on Hawthorn Road, close to Hurlingham Park and Ladcox Lake Park and surrounded by gardens which include a heritage-listed pioneer church and a barbecue area. There are safe, level walking tracks and two large, much-used internal courtyards, where keen gardeners can use their skills in the gardening group if they wish! We have a coffee shop in the entrance foyer with a selection of drinks (including ‘proper’ coffee!), snacks, and ice creams. (Opening hours vary so please check with reception.) Vasey RSL Care Brighton East is the largest of our five aged care homes, with 128 residents accommodated in a spacious and light-filled environment. Lifts service all areas of the home.

Our Residents

Vasey RSL Care is a not-for-profit organisation with a proud history of providing accommodation and support to the ex-service community, ie veterans and war widows. Note that we welcome people from all walks of life – you do not have to be a veteran or war widow to fit in here!

Four Wings make for a Friendly Environment

Named after historical residences in Brighton, our home’s four units are called Finchal, Castlefield, Waterville and Kamesburgh. Each unit is home to between 20 and 35 residents and has its own communal lounge and dining room – they are almost a ‘home within a home’. 

Support for Those with Memory Loss

Castlefield is our Memory Support Unit for up to 20 residents, offering a high level of care and support and the latest in care practices for residents with dementia including Alzheimer’s disease. Our staff are experienced, understanding and kind: they are there to support residents to live in a secure and happy environment. Specific supports include our award-winning ‘Memories Through Music’ program and our ‘Sensory Room’.  Food is important! All meals are cooked on the premises by our chef and food services team.

Community Ties

Vasey RSL Care Brighton East has valued ties to local schools – St Leonard’s College, Caulfield Grammar School, Firbank Grammar School, De La Salle and St Kevin’s College – and we greatly appreciate the support they offer our residents. 

Ex-Service Ties

Vasey RSL Care has strong ties to many organisations such as local RSL sub-branches, the Vietnam Veterans Association Australia, currently serving ADF members at both Simpson Barracks and HMAS Cerberus, and many other ex-service groups and organisations.  Our residential homes hold commemoration services for both ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day for residents, family members and staff. All new staff have a full day’s induction training at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance so that they have an understanding and appreciation of the background of many of our residents.

Award-Winning Lifestyle & Leisure Program – ‘Thrive’

While excellent care is essential, enjoying life is just as important! ‘Thrive’ is our lifestyle and leisure program: we are committed to supporting every person’s health and wellbeing to enable them to thrive. We all have a need for cultural, emotional, physical, social and spiritual wellbeing, but we are all different, so the things that give us meaning and purpose are different for each of us.  Click on the image to read about our Thrive program and see some of the regular activities we offer.    

Accreditation

Vasey RSL Care Brighton East has full government accreditation against the Aged Care Quality Standards and has met all compliance requirements. 

Have a Tour!

Is Vasey RSL Care Brighton East the new home for you or your loved one? The best way to find out is to visit and have a tour – come and see for yourself! Please click on the ‘Book a Tour’ button to request a visit (see button top right).  

We are proud of the care and support we provide and we look forward to being able to help you with the next chapter of your life – a new home with new friends and plenty to keep you interested and occupied – and with public transport right outside the front door!

Downloads

Vasey RSL Care Brighton East – Brochure

Vasey RSL Care Brighton East – Residential Aged Care Costs)                

Questions?

• Fill out the ‘Make An Enquiry’ form found on the top right of this page, or
• Call Vasey RSL Care Brighton East direct on 03 9519 3400, or
• Email Us 

See Our Other Residential Aged Care Homes:

Brighton                                       Bundoora                                     Frankston South   

Please note: ‘nursing homes’ and ‘hostels’ are now all known as ‘residential aged care’.