Brisbane Residential Aged Care

Mercy Community Aged Care provides a range of solutions that meets the needs of people requiring residential aged care and retirement living in Brisbane.

We understand that making the decision to transition to residential aged care isn’t always a simple one. Here at Mercy Community Aged Care, we believe a big part of our job is helping you to flourish.

Our residential services include:

Specialised dementia support

Palliative care

Ageing disability support

Pastoral care

Complex clinical care

Everything you need, conveniently in one location

Mercy Community’s residential aged care facilities are conveniently located on Brisbane’s North.

Mercy Community, Nudgee is one unified community that extends across 4 single-level buildings surrounded by several hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens.

In this tranquil setting, residents and visitors can:

Experience the restorative benefits of connecting with nature
Enjoy gentle exercise in the gardens or stroll along the elevated pathways
Sit in the sunshine with a good book or a good friend.

Light-filled communal areas bring people together for meals and social activities that reflect different interests. Plentiful shared spaces indoors and in the gardens allow for smaller gatherings with family or friends.

Our onsite facilities give our residents access to many services and recreation options, including:

Your care, your way

At Mercy Community, we respect your dignity and individuality.

We invest the time and effort to truly understand who you are – your unique aspirations, passions, culinary preferences and specific requirements.

By embracing this personalised, empowering approach, we craft a customised care plan that aligns seamlessly with your individuality, ensuring an unparalleled experience tailored exclusively to you.

Your right to an advocate

You have a right to use an advocate of your choice to negotiate with us on your behalf. Your nominated advocate could be a family member, friend or advocacy service. A list of advocacy services is provided below and we can assist you in contacting these services if you prefer.

Older Person Advocacy Network (OPAN)
Ph: 1800 700 600
www.opan.org.au

Aged and Disability Advocacy (ADA)
Ph: 1800 818 338
www.adaaustralia.com.au

The Public Advocate (QLD)
Ph: 07 3738 9513
E: public.advocate@justice.qld.gov.au
www.justice.qld.gov.au

Choose your new home

Each room is a private retreat that can be personalised with homely touches throughout.

The furniture, fittings and connections can all be adapted to suit individual preferences. Each room is fully furnished and includes:

As our smallest residential community, Allambe offers 18 modern single rooms, each with ensuite in a caring community environment.

Rooms are fully furnished with:

timber veneer finished wardrobes
chest of drawers
desk
bedside locker
lounge chair

Our philosophy of care supports integration of residents with dementia and disabilities within mainstream aged care, providing welcoming, individualised care to each resident.

We believe that resident life and personal outcomes are significantly improved through:

maintaining social networks
supporting the normal activities of daily living
implementing individual programs that focus on capacity
ongoing staff training in dementia and disability care

Specific dementia programs, staff training and building design support and promote resident growth, independence, and choice.

Bethesda offers 49 modern rooms, each with an ensuite and reverse cycle air conditioning.

Rooms are equipped with quality fittings and fixtures, along with the following inclusions:

electronically adjustable bed
bedside table with lockable drawer
wardrobe with hanging space and drawers
tallboy and shear/block-out curtains

We believe that resident life and personal outcomes are significantly improved through:

maintaining social networks
supporting the normal activities of daily living
implementing individual programs that focus on capacity

Our Emmaus community offers 92 modern single rooms each with an ensuite in a caring community environment.

Rooms are equipped with quality fittings and fixtures, along with the following inclusions:

electronically adjustable bed
bedside table with lockable drawer
wardrobe with hanging space and drawers
tallboy and shear/block-out curtains

We believe that resident life and personal outcomes are significantly improved through:

maintaining social networks
supporting the normal activities of daily living
implementing individual programs that focus on capacity

The Mary Damian Centre offers 44 modern rooms, each with an ensuite and reverse cycle air conditioning.

Rooms are furnished with:

a wardrobe
chest of drawers
bedside locker
comfortable chair
table and two chairs

We believe that resident life and personal outcomes are significantly improved through:

maintaining social networks
supporting the normal activities of daily living
implementing individual programs that focus on capacity

View our facilities’ star ratings on My Aged Care.

Have a question?

Experience Life with Mercy Community

Mercy Community is a Catholic ministry established by the Sisters of Mercy in Queensland in 1915.

Our work is inspired by Mercy, as expressed in the life and mission of Jesus Christ and in the practical example of Catherine McAuley, the Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy.

Throughout all levels of Mercy Community, leadership and stewardship are in accordance with delegated authority and reflect the mission and values of the organisation.

At our core, we believe in building genuine connections with each person we serve, guided by the values that shape our service.

Our values help you flourish.

Compassion

Kindness
Generosity of spirit
Nurturing hope and joy
Genuine connection

Dignity

Embracing your intrinsic worth
Culturally appropriate practices
Inclusion
Personalised care

Integrity

Honesty
Transparency
Accountability

Empowerment

Shared decisions
Reducing barriers
Expanding choice

Care Plan

Together with you, your family and your extended care network, we’ll create a tailored care plan that meets your needs, enhances your life and enables you to flourish.

In keeping with our values, this care plan isn’t something we impose on you. It’s something we create with you through a compassionate, empowering approach.

Our focus is on you every step of the way. That’s demonstrated by the customised meals that cater to your tastes and by the daily activities and outings we plan to match your interests.

We understand that life changes day by day and week by week, so we’ll regularly assess your care plan and adapt your care as your needs change.

Fee Structure

Mercy Community offers a variety of residential aged care accommodation options, all at various prices to suit the needs of our residents.

As in all our dealings with you, we act with great integrity regarding the financial aspects of your care. We aim to ensure transparency and informed financial consent.

For those reasons, we strongly encourage you and your family or representative to seek independent financial advice prior to entering into a resident agreement.

The Australian Government subsidises a range of aged care services for older people. Subsidies based on your pre-assessed care needs are paid directly to your residential aged care provider.