VMCH Shanagolden is a 90 bed aged care residence focusing on providing residents with the personalised care they deserve.
If you’re looking for aged care in Pakenham, Shanagolden by VMCH is a popular choice in Cardinia Shire. Newly renovated in late 2024, Shanagolden features 90 beautifully refurbished rooms with modern interiors, plus a brand-new café for residents, families, and friends to enjoy.
Co-located with a vibrant retirement village, Shanagolden offers ‘ageing in place,’ so village residents can easily transition to the aged care home as their needs grow.
With a Catholic foundation, we warmly welcome everyone. Residents wishing to practice their faith will find supportive services here, and people from all faiths and backgrounds are embraced. Pastoral care is available to all, offering emotional and wellbeing support.
Our home is fully accredited by the Aged Care Quality Standards, ensuring you receive the highest level of care.
VMCH welcomes and encourages families to consider a respite stay.
VMCH staff are expertly trained to support individuals as they move in and recognise that a move into residential aged care can trigger a sense of worry or grief. For some residents, being introduced to like-minded residents can help. For others, having some alone time and privacy can help them adjust to the changes happening in their lives.
VMCH staff understand how important it is to be aware of what each new resident may need in terms of social connection or space, and that needs can change over time.
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Residential accommodation create their fees based on a RAD (Refundable Accommodation Deposit) and a daily rate. Many facilities will negotiate these fees. Use the calculator below to see how a lower RAD can be offset by a highly daily rate
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| Room type | Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Classic Room Single room with Shared ensuite 0.00m2 – 0.00m2 | $450,000
maximum RAD | or | $93.82
maximum Daily rate | |
Superior Room Single room with Private ensuite 0.00m2 – 0.00m2 | $600,000
maximum RAD | or | $125.10
maximum Daily rate | |
The information which is summarised herein does not constitute financial or other professional advice and is general in nature.
It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be acted on without full understanding of your current situation.
Any objectives should be discussed with an Aged Care Financial Advisor.
