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Residential - Low Care

Amana Living’s Residential Care Centres deliver a diverse range of services and accommodation to over 800 residents in order to support them living their second half of life to the fullest extent possible. Our staff focus on continuously building the satisfaction and positive experiences of our residents.

Amana Living has 5 high care centres, 10 low care centres and 2 dementia specific centres with co-located respite centres. 

 Low care centre can be found in the following locations:

Dementia Specific Secure centres:

All meals, cleaning and laundry services are provided to people who need support for everyday activities such as showering, personal care, administering medications, and social activities, whilst maintaining residents’ independence and individuality. 

Staff are available 24 hours per day. Each centre offers a range or recreational activities in line with our residents’ interests and most centres offer care for residents with dementia.

We also offer ‘Extra Service’ low care accommodation at Peter Arney Home in Salter Point.  Extra Service enable residents to enjoy a superior level of comfort and choice through the provision of ‘hotel’ type services and lifestyle extras, including higher standards of accommodation and a extensive range of entertainment and food choices.

Customer Service Satisfaction Survey 2010

91.8% of residents would recommend the service to their family and friends

The overall satisfaction rating for Residential Care was 96% an improvement of 1% on the 1997 results. 

The table below lists the survey areas in order of satisfaction. 

 Survey Area

 Satisfaction %

 Residential centre

 98.3

 Your room

 98.0

 Care by staff

 97.5

 Chaplaincy

 97.2

 Individual needs and preferences

 94.8

 Resident services

 94.6

 Social life and involvement

 91.2

 Involvement and feedback

90.7

 Links with the community

89.1

Highlights

The following survey questions received the highest satisfaction ratings:

  • Courtesy shown by staff - 99.8%
  • Respect for your spiritual beliefs - 99.2%
  • Support provided for you to continue to meet with family and friends - 98.7%

The results from the surveys will be used to develop action plans for ongoing improvement.

If you would like more information on the 2010 survey results or to provide feedback please contact Maria Davison, Project Manager on 9424 6375 or by email to mdavison@amanaliving.com.au

For more information on Low Care Residential services please contact the Information and Service Centre on (08) 9424 6363.