St John’s Home for Men
11 Exmouth Street, Toowong QLD 4066 (07) 3870 7479
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Welcome to St John’s
St John’s Home for Men is in the leafy inner west Brisbane suburb of Toowong. Home to 64 men, St John’s provides specialised care and accommodation for men who have experienced homelessness, and who have complex behaviours and health issues. St John’s promotes trauma-informed, person-centred care that is recovery-oriented. Gentlemen are encouraged to continue to engage positively in life and the community. Individual and group lifestyle programs are provided and there is a memory support wing on site. St John’s support diversity and inclusion.
Living at St John’s
St John’s is a fully accredited aged care home, featuring:
- Single rooms
- 24-hour nursing and care services
- A selection of nutritious meals, prepared daily on-site
- Dementia support including accommodation, care and recreation
- Respite support
- BBQ area, games room, cinema room and mini library
- Canteen
- Social activities and outings
- Allied health services
- Spiritual and pastoral care support.
Wellbeing and care
Your care and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.
Rhythm of Life
Our standards of care are lived through the philosophy and principles of our Rhythm of Life™ care model – embracing the power of individualised care by genuinely including people’s interests and passions into their daily experiences. We aim to work in partnership with you and your family by respecting your identity, choices about your life and how you would like to live each day.
Our Care Model
The Rhythm of Life™ care model supports autonomy, dignity and encourages people to form and strengthen partnerships of care. The care we offer responds to the diverse needs and choices of the people we serve. We monitor feedback and outcomes to ensure we continually improve our services.
Our standards of Care
Your care and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to maintaining the level of care and resident outcomes outlined by the Aged Care Quality Standards set by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
Our Initiatives
Our individualised care initiatives include:
- flexible breakfast times and choice of lunches
- resident committees to assist in decision-making for the home
- food forums to discuss menu ideas
- activity boxes including craft and games that are accessible at any time
On the menu
All our food is prepared fresh by qualified chefs and cooks in our on-site kitchens, with seasonal menus approved by a dietitian for variety and nutrition. Our team places a high importance on food safety and compliance, and all meals are prepared in accordance with National Food Safety Standards. We run food focus groups and encourage feedback from residents and their family.
Residents have a choice of hot meals, and salad and sandwich options, and we cater for special dietary requirements including individual and cultural needs.
We have food service to suit your schedule including morning and afternoon tea, family-friendly dining rooms that are always open, and café areas and quiet spaces where you can relax and wind down.
Staying healthy
Our team of clinical staff provide person-centred, evidence-based care 24 hours a day, within a supportive environment. There are a range of allied health professionals who regularly visit St Martin’s, including a physiotherapist, podiatrist, dentist, audiologist, speech therapist and dietitian.
Your Care
When you join us, our Care Coordinator or Clinical Nurse will meet with you regularly to develop your care plan. You will continue to have every opportunity to tell us how you would like to be involved in all aspects of daily life and care.
Understanding who you are as an individual, how you like to live each day and what is meaningful in your life matters to us. We are here to support you so you can continue to do the things you love in your new home and live the life you want.
Out and about
Our leisure and lifestyle team coordinate a broad variety of activities, and our program is tailored to residents’ interests. You will be part of a supportive community, where you can continue to do the things you love.
Rooms and pricing
Single room
shared bathroom
$80.35 per day
or $350,000 lump sum
- 14m2 – 18m2 room with shared bathroom
- Air conditioning, in room storage
- Safety systems including nurse call and fire safety services
- adjacent to lounge and dining spaces
Single room – memory support
shared bathroom
$80.35 per day
or $350,000 lump sum
- 14m2 – 18m2 room with shared bathroom
- Air conditioning, in room storage
- Secure dementia care area with safety systems including nurse call and fire safety services
- adjacent to lounge and dining spaces
Payment Options
All rooms have payment options to suit your situation including 100% Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD), 100% Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) or a combination of RAD and DAP. Please download the fee statement for more information.
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Find us
St John’s Residential Aged Care
11 Exmouth St, Toowong 4066
Enquiries: 1300 610 610
Direct: (07) 3870 7479