Darvall Lodge
Small, intimate residential aged care home in peaceful location
Darvall Lodge permanently closed on 14 April 2023
High-quality aged and respite care delivered by a warm and friendly team
Located along Princes Highway in Noble Park, Darvall Lodge offers secure 24-hour residential aged care including respite accommodation and palliative care. Providing 57 beds across 47 comfortable single and shared rooms – many with private ensuite – there is a space to suit every budget.
A leap away from the traditional nursing home style facility, this aged care facility located in Melbourne’s east has all you could want and need at this stage of life.
With wonderfully welcoming shared spaces including two spacious dining rooms, three tastefully decorated lounges and sitting rooms, the home also boasts a large therapy and activities room and several tranquil secure outdoor courtyards. The peaceful and comfortable areas across the home provide a space to enjoy a game of cards and connection with other residents or a sanctuary where you and your family can relax together so they feel welcome to visit at any time.
With high quality aged care services delivered by a dedicated, experienced and long standing team of care professionals, be surprised how much you’ll love the simplicity of Darvall Lodge.
Six reasons to love Noble Park's Darvall Lodge
Specialising in those with higher care needs, including dementia
Small and intimate home with only 57 beds
Gardens and green spaces encouraging outdoor activity
Social, cohesive and inclusive community of residents
High-quality care, with long history of full compliance
Cosy, family-like vibe creates a sense of belonging
Health services available at Darvall Lodge
Royal Freemasons Darvall Lodge is so much more than just your average nursing home. We are proud to provide you with everything you need to feel comfortable and at ease. Whether it’s through access to essential services or expert care led by our team of trusted professionals, we endeavour to make life enjoyable for you.
At our this wonderful facility located conveniently in Noble Park, we offer the following healthcare services:
Residential care
Palliative care
Short-term
respite
Dementia care
24-hour nurse and regular GP visits
Allied Health services
Amenities and other onsite services on offer at Darvall Lodge
Enjoy the benefits that a smaller home can provide – an atmosphere where everyone knows everyone and staff feel like family. Join an overwhelmingly social community where no day feels the same and where you’ll have access to a wonderful range of services and benefits.
With visits from regular and integrated health services and proven high quality care, you can feel confident that our team understand how to manage your complex needs and overall wellbeing.
Everything you want and need, right at your fingertips
- Commercial kitchen and laundry
- Resident bus
- Hatching program
- Pet therapy and welcoming pet visits
- Volunteer program
- Fully flexible visiting hours
- Access to other allied health services
- Disability access and parking
- Visitor parking
- Wi-fi available
- In room phone and Foxtel available
- Reading nook
- Worship services
- Outdoor BBQ areas
- Landscaped gardens and courtyards
- Raised gardens beds
Local and nearby places of interest in Noble Park
Close to all that Noble Park has to offer
- Short walk to Lions Park
- Walking distance to public transport
- Close to cafes and Sandown Park Hotel
- Close to local shopping precinct and Waverley Gardens
- Convenient access to beautiful local gardens and walks
- Taxi service available
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Mulgrave
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Coppin Centre
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Room types available
at Royal Freemasons Darvall Lodge
Heritage Rooms
Shared room with ensuite bathroom
20 sqm
Each of the Heritage rooms at Darvall Lodge are spacious shared companion rooms that include a fully adjustable electric bed, memory foam mattress, chair and side table.
We encourage all residents to bring in personal belongings and furnishings to make their space truly feel like home.
Features
- Double wardrobe and a set of drawers
- Spacious ensuite with functional bathroom fittings and personal bathroom cupboard for toiletries
- Flat screen TV
- Heating & cooling options
- Garden or courtyard views
Classic Rooms
Single room + shared ensuite bathroom
14 sqm
Across our Noble Park home, every one of our Classic rooms are spacious and private single rooms that include a fully adjustable electric bed, memory foam mattress, chair and side table.
We encourage all residents to bring in personal belongings and furnishings to make their space truly feel like home.
Features
- Double wardrobe and a set of drawers
- Spacious ensuite with functional bathroom fittings and personal bathroom cupboard for toiletries
- Flat screen TV
- Heating and cooling options
- Garden or courtyard views
Regent Rooms
Private single room with private ensuite bathroom
18 sqm
Our Regent rooms in Darvall Lodge are overwhelmingly spacious and private single rooms that include a fully adjustable king single electric bed, memory foam mattress, chair and side table.
We encourage all residents to bring in personal belongings and furnishings to make their space truly feel like home.
Features
- Double wardrobe and a set of drawers
- Spacious ensuite with functional bathroom fittings and personal bathroom cupboard for toiletries
- Flat screen TV
- Heating and cooling options
- Garden or courtyard views
Pricing and fee information for Darvall Lodge aged care home
All of our most up-to-date pricing information is included in a straightforward factsheet available to download below. For any specific enquiries, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us and a member of our team will be in touch.
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Tasty, nutritious meals prepared by Darvall Lodge's in house chef
Our in-house chef prepares tasty and nutritious hot meals every day, using the freshest produce and seasonal flavours. For those with high care needs, we provide personalised room service and ensure every meal is protein-enriched and made with fresh ingredients to maintain healthy diets and weight.
Our food focus meetings are held each month to ensure the menu accommodates the choices and preferences of every resident.
We serve a buffet breakfast, a hot lunch and dinner with two meal options, as well as morning tea, afternoon tea and supper. You will never go hungry!
Driven by the hardworking lifestyle team at Darvall Lodge, stay mentally and physically active every single day
The dedicated lifestyle team at Darvall Lodge design and run lifestyle and wellness programs with a focus on your physical, social, emotional, cultural, spiritual, cognitive and sensory wellbeing. They take time to get to know your passions, preferences and likes so you enjoy the activities they organise.
We respect and encourage choice and independence so you feel motivated to remain engaged with local community activities and groups. Our lifestyle programs include one-on-one, small or large group activities.
From our arm travel and cooking program to activities that celebrate and honour each resident’s nationality or background, the enriched activity program at Darvall Lodge ensures you get the most out of every day.
Book a tour today
We would love to show you the range of rooms, services, and thriving community at Darvall Lodge.
Call us today
1300 176 925
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Why choose Royal Freemasons?
Consistent staff who know and understand you
You’ll see the same friendly faces every day, enabling us to understand your needs, choices, goals and stories. We build personalised relationships with you and your loved ones, becoming an extended part of your family.
Making every day your best day
Throughout all aspects of our service delivery – from practical care to your daily activities, your specific choices are top of mind – all provided with a caring, timely and effective approach so that every day can be a great one.
Fostering connection and community
We understand the important of meaningful connections – every one of our locations and services strives to foster and drive community relationships so you can experience true sense of belonging.
Full spectrum of tailored services
Throughout all aspects of our service delivery – from practical care to your daily activities, your specific choices are top of mind – all provided with a caring, timely and effective approach so that every day can be a great one.
We’re driven for you, by people like you
As a registered non-profit organisation, any profits received are invested back into care and service delivery so we can continue to meet your needs in a sustainable way.
150 years of experience and understanding
Since 1867, caring for Victorians that may need a little a bit more support to live their best day in continue to live secure, dignified and rewarding lives.
What our families say about Darvall Lodge
“The moment I stepped into Darvall Lodge, the welcome, the warmth and care around the place was something I never felt before. there was a great sense of security and personal touch…I cannot say enough about the entire staff who were happy, hard working and extremely caring. I leave with a light heart knowing my mom (sic) will be well cared for”
Chandrika, daughter of Darvall Lodge resident
