Pines Living Aged Care Located in the heart of Canberra, Pines Living is close to The Canberra Hospital, Woden Plaza, Southlands Shopping Centre in Mawson and many other amenities ensuring the residents can enjoy strong connections with the local community. Pines Living comprises 130 spacious and wonderfully appointed suites, all with oversized ensuites. The home spans four levels, and each of the five communities has a dining area and lounge as well as access to verandahs and outdoor spaces. We respect and value your identity, culture, and diversity. We encourage you to continue to live your preferred lifestyle whilst in a safe, comfortable environment, knowing that specialised, modern care is available 24 hours a day when you need it. On your initial visit to the home, a member of the team will greet you and your family and take you on a guided tour showcasing our services, suites, gardens and verandahs and common areas.
Accommodation at Pines
Pines Living spans four levels with 24 suites on each. The home has been designed with residents’ comfort and safety, and total wellbeing in mind. The home comprises of a variety of courtyards located on each level, with a large terrace located on level three and a penthouse balcony with stunning views on Level four. Choosing Pines Living means access to:
- Light filled, beautifully appointed single and couples’ suites
- Elegant interior design with quality, contemporary furniture and fittings
- Personal air-flow systems and ceiling fans
- Personal phone with access to outgoing calls on request*
- Oversized ensuites
- In-room entertainment*
- Ample storage
- Advanced call bell systems and access to a personal pendant on request*
- King Single electric beds
- Sunblinds and blackout blinds
- On-site laundry with the ability to launder
- Provision of toiletries including; toothbrushes, toothpaste, tissues, denture cleansers, soap, shampoo, conditioner, moisturiser, razors and shaving cream
- Indoor and outdoor communal spaces, including a sensory garden
- Wellness At Pines health and beauty
- Self-service café space
- Multifunctional room (Private dining and theatre)
Your Care and Support at Pines
At Pines Living, we endeavour to provide care that is tailored to each individual’s personal preferences and every team member is committed to your optimal health – mind, body and spirit. Our specialist team delivers proven and effective medical care if you require memory support or palliative care. Our memory support and dementia care programs are designed to benefit people with varying symptoms, empowering everyone in the Pines Living community to live a meaningful life. We aspire to ensure effective and safe care to meet the health, social, and holistic needs of each individual. Choosing Pines Living means access to:
- A clinical team on-site 24/7
- Visiting General Practitioners
- Visiting Accredited Pharmacist who conduct Residential Medication Management Reviews
- Physiotherapist
- Visiting dietitian
- Podiatrist
- PEACE team
- GRACE team
- Allied Health services (Speech, Occupational and Diversional Therapist)
- Visiting Dental services
- Dietitian
- Behaviour Support Programs
- Advanced call bell technology
- Safe motion detection for residents in our memory support community
Lifestyle and Well-Being at Pines
Your Lifestyle at Pines A healthy and active lifestyle is important no matter your age – and it becomes even more critical as we get older. At Pines Living, we have four dedicated team Lifestyle team members that design a varied program of lifestyle activities that support living life to their full potential. Our group and individual programs offer numerous essential benefits for residents; they’re a key part of wellbeing and help promote a healthy lifestyle. Choosing Pines Living means access to:
- Art programs
- Craft
- Choir and singalong
- Sports days
- Dance classes
- Happy Hour and bingo.
- Exercise programs (including Yoga)
- Meditation and mental health programs
- Outings and bus trips
- Games
- Reading and literacy
- Cognitive
- Cultural and spiritual programs and events
- Communal Newspapers and magazines
- Personal newspapers and magazines are available on request*
- Multipurpose community and media room
- Private dining space *Additional costs may apply”
Our Mission
At Pines Living our mission is to enable our residents to live in a cohesive community where older people receive holistic, person centred and respectful care; families and friends are welcomed and supported; and staff belong to a collegiate, professional and dynamic interdisciplinary care team.
