6 Booth Avenue
Linden Park South Australia 5065

Imagine a residence with its own 1950s style 'milk bar' with printed tablecloths and lace curtains that plays records and serves free milkshakes all summer. Then imagine this cute little spot transformed into a cosy caf serving big mugs of piping hot soup during winter. Both represent real life at Regis Burnside Lodge.

This gem of an idea, along with many others, came from our staff. A fabulous group of people, who support great initiatives and as a result, accomplish even better things for our residents.

We spend a lot of time and effort making every aspect of Burnside Lodge lovely, from our tree-shaded gardens where residents love to sit, stroll and entertain, to innovative attractions like our men's shed.

This special 'retreat' evolved from an original idea our staff had to create a working environment where our men could make and create. Then our male residents reminded us that they are retired, and they'd rather have a place to relax. So we decked out the shed with a pool table, posters of cars on the walls and a DVD player for watching westerns and sport. It even has a bar.

The place continues to be a sure-fire hit. A particularly delightful outcome is how it enlivened one of our dementia care residents. This resident, who rarely ever interacted, suddenly started potting balls on the pool table like a champion, which it turned out he once was. Now he teaches everyone, including the school children who come for community service.

The men's shed opened on St Patrick's Day with green beer and a belly dancer. Everyone loved it, so much so that by request, the dancer now runs exercise classes for our high care resident ladies!

The same group of ladies also instigated a visit from two Harley Davidson motorbikes with sidecars. Everyone enjoyed a spin, including residents in our secure dementia unit.

Of course, we offer everything else you'd expect of a quality residence as well. Carpet bowls, bingo, visits to the local library and all sorts of music, including singers and bands. We have our own consecrated church onsite which conducts regular non-denominational services. There are regular visits from health professionals, hairdressers, pedicurists and manicure services. Plus excursions galore, like trips to Hahndorf and the Adelaide Hills.

Closer to home are our coffee and shopping outings to Burnside Village. Residents are always hunting for something special. At the moment its new knitting patterns, in preparation for our forthcoming end-of-year fete. Our ladies are knitting and cooking away, with staff helping them create old fashioned favourites; gooseberry jam, pickled onions and pasties made from their grandmother's recipes.

Residents from our secure dementia unit are currently organising a special gala ball complete with brass band and decorations that show off our beautiful hall, which looks like a set from the Pirates of Penzance.

Burnside Lodge is all about interaction, from big occasions to the smallest details, like our residents who love picking and arranging the flowers which grow so profusely in our gardens.

Burnside Lodge residents are also able to take advantage of the following services on offer:

• regular church service
• massage therapy
• on-site hairdressing and beauty therapy
• cable television
• volunteer program
• experienced in-house chef and catering staff
• special dietary requirements met

Residents receive all the benefits of the Regis Group's living care model of responsive support provided by leading professionals and tailored to individual medical, cultural and religious preferences.

Regis Burnside Lodge at a glance

Care Types Offered: High Care, Low Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
No of Beds: 167
Rooms: Air-conditioned Single and Double with en suite
Transport: Facility Bus; Walking distance to public transport
Parking: Street parking
Visiting hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week

For more information on this residence or to book a full tour of the facility call us on 1300 998 100 or email advice@regis.com.au