Macpherson Smith Residential Care
Macpherson Smith Residential Care (MSRC) is a 36-bed care community situated in Stawell, in the heart of the Grampians region. We are located opposite Stawell's Cato Park which features the idyllic Cato Lake. We offer picturesque views of the Norman Castle Reserve behind the care community.
We pride ourselves on being large enough to have a wealth of resources to support your health needs, but small enough to provide a personal touch, and care plans that you and your family are involved in developing.
Our team work together to ensure that your care is always the most important priority. Our home is your home, and we will support you to make choices for yourself regarding your care and lifestyle.
Our Meaningful Life program runs 5 days a week and is tailored to our residents' favourite activities. Our newest attraction, the Pinnacle Picture Theatre, plays movies regularly, providing a complete cinema experience in a purpose-built space.
Types of care
- Long term residential
- Palliative care
- Short-term respite
- Dementia care
Features
- Couples rooms with ensuites
- Private rooms with ensuites
- 3 separate lounge/sitting areas
- Cinema
- Outdoor garden and courtyard area
- 24-hour in-home care
- 24-hour access to medical care
- Allied health and other services
- Hairdressing service
- Meaningful Life activities
- Family gathering spaces
- Church services
- Laundry services
- Visitor amenities, including tea, coffee and children's toys
- Sensory garden
- Gardening space
- Outdoor and BBQ area
- Designated visitor parking in front of the care community
At Macpherson Smith we provide you with the freedom and choice to spend your days as you wish in our lovely surrounds.
Our light filled rooms contain a comfortable height adjustable/electronically operated bed, built in wardrobe and bedside table, dressing table with mirror, reverse cycle are conditioning, nurse call bell and provision for your own television. As a resident, you are encouraged to personalise your space with soft furnishings, photographs and mementos.
The bright and spacious main communal dining are features full length windows and garden views. Our dining tables seat four people, giving mealtimes a homely feel.
The North lounge features the library, lounge chairs, record player and radio, with books, arts and crafts readily available. This lounge is overlooking the sensory garden which can be easily accessed from the room. The sensory garden is designed to accommodate wheelchairs and provide safe walking paths.
The South lounge features a resident's kitchen with utilities used for cooking and baking as part of the Meaningful Life activities, as well as an organ for resident use and church services.
The East lounge offers a large space for entertainment which has a piano and large television, comfortable lounge chairs, and also overlooks the sensory garden. Outside you have access to garden seating and a BBQ area.
Our new picture theatre, located at the front of our care community, is designed to enable a true cinema experience. It features velvet block out curtains, a large Smart TV, lounge chairs and a fully equipped bar space with fridge and popcorn machine which also makes it a versatile sitting space.
A diverse range of individual, group and community focused activities are on offer during the week, taking into account individual needs, interests and preferences. We welcome your input into the planning and delivery of activities, which are conducted both in-house and as regular outings.
A registered nurse manages your care at all times, and a range of allied health and other services can be provided to you at Macpherson Smith. Our proximity to the Stawell Hospital ensures your medical needs are met as required, including care by your doctor of choice (with visiting rights to MSRC).
Fee structure
Your spot at Macpherson Smith can be paid for by a refundable deposit, a daily payment, or a combination of both.
A refundable deposit is paid as a lump sum amount. A daily payment accrues daily and is paid periodically, for example monthly. A combination payment includes both a partial lump sum and daily payments.
Book a tour
We welcome tours of our care communities to help you select which home best suits your needs. Our team is happy to take you on a personalised tour and answer any questions you may have.
Contact the care community directly to make an appointment.
Aged Care Assessment
An Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS) assessment is required prior to yo moving in. We can assist you with this service. Referrals can be made by your GP, service provider, family member or carer; or you can self-refer to us.
For further information about ACAS and to discuss what suits your needs, please contact ACAS via My Aged Care at 1800 200 422 or through the My Aged Care website.