Opalcare Bathurst, Riverview
A new residential aged cared facility with 146 beds, which also caters for High Care residents with a dedicated Dementia Wing. The design provides a 2 storey, 5-winged building that projects the warmth of domestic and non-institutional character, with brickwork and timber slats facades and extensive landscaping. Located at the tranquil end of Bathurst City, a majority of beds enjoy views to the courtyards and views to the Bathurst plains and Macquarie River.
The facility consists of single ensuites and some twin companion suites. Arrival is via the Porte Cochere to the front entrance lobby at the Central Wing, to reception and a café with indoor and outdoor seating. A grand stair with seating around provides additional waiting area to four residential wings on both levels.
A large covered deck on the first floor enjoys views to a landscaped courtyard towards the sunny northeast aspect and the Bathurst Plains. A “Men’s Shed” or recreational tool shed is provided at the northwest courtyard for the residents.
The Central Wing also accommodates a commercial laundry and commercial kitchen, with a number of serveries having the capacity to service the entire facility. There are ample back-of-house facilities including staff rooms, offices, storage spaces, equipment rooms as well as plantrooms.
An Ambulance Bay is located next to the Porte Cochere, with a large on grade car park provided for staff and visitors.
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Nominated Architect:
Lisa-Maree Carrigan NSW ARB 7568
