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Winston House is conveniently located in Sydney's leafy suburb of Croydon and is exclusively devoted to the unique physical, social and emotional needs of residents with dementia in a secure, high care environment.

We provide excellent care for 40 residents in our frail aged high care facility, "Kelby", and in our secure dementia unit. Our elegant, secure, Extra Service wing - "Lorna William", accommodates 12 dementia residents. Our staff specialise in dementia care, treating each resident as an individual with dignity and respect.

Facilities

  • 24 hour nursing care and support
  • A comfortable home with outside areas, air-conditioned dining/common room
  • Beautiful landscaped gardens with outside seating for residents and visitors
  • In-house chef providing nutritional meals and catering for all dietary requirements
  • In-house laundry services
  • Lifestyle and Recreation program organised by our Recreation Activities Officers including music, dance, trivia, movies, exercise; all social activities tailored to individual needs.
  • Physiotherapist assessment to maximise mobility
  • Visiting hairdresser, podiatrist, and physiotherapist
  • Church services
  • Respite care for short term needs
  • Monthly Residents/Relatives meeting
  • Quarterly Newsletter


'Lorna William' - Extra Service dementia wing

Our elegant Extra Service wing, "Lorna William" at Winston house provides superior secure, surroundings, excellent catering and wonderful activities for 12 dementia residents. Our trained staff provides specialised, personal care 24 hours a day. Tastefully appointed in the style of yesteryear and set in gardens professionally landscaped for dementia care, Lorna William promotes serenity and peace of mind for our twelve residents.

Accommodation

Accommodation includes 10 beautifully furnished private rooms and one twin room. The rooms feature large windows, comfortable chairs, and most rooms have ensuite bathrooms. Electronic monitoring of residents also assists in care planning and supervision in our secure environment. Original artworks and quality furnishings provide a stylish, warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Facilities

Residents enjoy a sunny, light filled living room with a large outdoor deck with views over the garden. Here the residents can enjoy their attractive and nutritious meals and social activities organised by our own Recreation Activities Officers. Lifestyle and recreation activities popular with our residents include concerts, dancing, trivia, movies, BBQ's, happy hour and cocktails.. We also provide a beautiful private dining room for family and friends to gather or to celebrate birthdays or special events. The gardens have been beautifully landscaped and provide space to wander safely or sit with friends and family and enjoy the peace.

  • Excellent 24 hour nursing care and support
  • An attractive, light-filled, air-conditioned dining room
  • Nutritious meals prepared by our chef providing variety and dietary requirements
  • Wine with dinner
  • Daily social activities including music, dance, craft, trivia, exercise classes.
  • In-house laundry services
  • Respite care for short term needs
  • Physiotherapy assessments
  • Hairdresser and podiatrist in-house, massage, beautician and pedicure by appointment
  • Church services
  • Monthly Residents/Relatives meeting
  • Quarterly newsletter
 
Our Director of Nursing and professional staff take a personal interest in both our residents and their families.
Lorna William is considered very much a home and our dedicated team works hard to ensure that residents are treated as individuals with dignity respect.
This caring, supportive environment ensures a welcome peace of mind for our residents' relatives and friends.
If you would like to tour our facilities or discuss your specific needs, please do not hesitate to contact us.
 

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Winston House Nursing Home & Lorna William
51 Croydon Ave, Croydon, NSW
Contact: Bianca Ivanicic - Director of Nursing
Tel: (02) 9799 7306
Fax: (02) 9798 6542

Visitor information

By public transport:
Bus 481 from the City and bus 490 and 492 from Burwood. Trains are available to Croydon and Burwood stations.

By car:

street parking available.

Accommodation:

Winston House is happy to recommend several accommodation options in the area. Please ask.

Visiting hours:
Friends and family are always welcome. We encourage the active participation of families and friends in the care management programmes of their relative or loved ones.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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