R M McHale Hostel

R.M.McHale Hostel has 42 places providing permanent and respite care and includes a 10 place secure unit for people living with dementia. All residents have their own room and ensuite. Bedrooms and living areas look out on to landscaped gardens. Prior to entry meetings are held with the prospective resident and family to plan the residents care and admission to the Home. R.M.McHale Hostel interacts closely with the local community and supports residents' involvement in community activities. Residents attend attend events in the community as well as community groups visiting the Home. For example members of Tongala RSL attend a luncheon three monthly with residents who are veterans or war widows lions Club Dinners or children from the local primary schools for interactive activities with residents. R.M.McHale Hostel is part of the Tongala and District Memorial Aged Care Service Inc. a community owned not-for-profit entity governed by an elected committee of management. The Organisation also operates the co-located Koraleigh Nursing Home Memorial Drive Retirement Village and Deakin Village located off-site. Care and services are based on the principles of person centred care and provision of a supportive social and physical living environment.