Cooinda House
Cooinda House is a Commonwealth Government funded and accredited Residential Aged Care Facility.
This 60 bed home provides care for people requiring a secure dementia environment and/or specialised residential care for those with an intellectual disability, psychogeriatric, bariatric and/or aged care needs. Cooinda House is an authorised mental health service provider.
Clinical services are provided through a multidisciplinary team approach which includes skilled nursing staff, allied health, administrative and ancillary staff. Cooinda House has legislated nurse ratios and has a minimum of two registered staff on each shift.
Applications for entry to Cooinda House are accepted for those primarily from the Metro North Health catchment area. Cooinda House is responsive to the needs of the community and acute hospitals within the catchment area in facilitating residency.
Our services
Cooinda House is centrally located within the Redcliffe CBD and within walking distance to the Redcliffe Hospital and Peninsula Private Hospital. Cooinda House is in close proximity to Peninsula Fair Shopping Centre and Cinemas.
Residents and visitors have easy access to public transportation and there are bus stops located outside the main entry and there is free onsite parking.
Cooinda House is a purpose built 60 bed Specialised Aged Care facility. It offers a home-like environment in design and furnishings. Residents rooms are either single with ensuites or single with a shared ensuite. The home is arranged in 6 wings with access to specific equipment to meet the needs of residents e.g. bariatric hoists, chairs, beds etc. The home includes a 12 bed wing specifically designed for residents requiring a secure environment. The home offers access to outdoor courtyards and undercover walking track. Multiple common areas include private lounges areas, 1960’s Diner, reading nooks, Sports Den including a pool table and Children’s play area.
Services provided
Outside of the usual and expected provision of accommodation, care assistance and meals, Cooinda House also provides:
- Medical care provided by visiting General Practitioners
- Nurse Practitioners
- 24-hour registered nursing care
- Laundry services
- Recreational Officers
- Physiotherapist
- Dietician
- Social Work
- Speech Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Wound Care specialist nurse
- Infection Control specialist nurse
- Podiatry specialist services
- Palliative Care Services
- Trust Officer
- Visiting Hairdresser
Referrals
Exclusion criteria: Clinical or other needs may preclude suitable admission and/or Violence / behavioural disturbances that put other residents / staff at significant risk
All applications to be submitted to: coh-cncagedcare@health.qld.gov.au or through the My Aged Care portal. All applications require a current ACAT (Support plan) for permanent residential care. Referral to the Older Persons Mental Health can be made via the Older Persons Mental Health Team
Cooinda House
Contact us
KIPPA-RING QLD 4021
Phone: (07) 3897 6101
Fax: (07) 3897 6120
Email: Cooinda@health.qld.gov.au
Visiting hours: 24/7