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Regis Lake Park - Blackburn

Spectacular is an understatement. Regis Lake Park is an architecturally designed contemporary showpiece with resort-style facilities and the absolute best of premium care for residents of all levels of independence.

Overlooking the magnificent bushland of Blackburn Lake Sanctuary, Lake Park is a pleasure to live within and an asset to the surrounding suburb, which is one of the most pleasant, peaceful and green in Melbourne's inner east.

Just completed, every element of Lake Park is sparkling new, from the pristine finishes on our understated decor to the enthusiastic smiles of our experienced staff and happy residents.

However high your expectations, the new premises will still impress with spacious and light-filled interiors incorporating a series of generous multipurpose spaces and dining rooms, plus many more features to come, including a beauty salon and dedicated cinema.

Our comprehensive amenities are augmented by a choice of comfortable bedrooms and suites, many with balconies and treetop views of the sanctuary. The entire building is connected by a vast, glass-walled atrium which serves as a striking entranceway and stairwell to the second storey.

The dining rooms on each level are a picture, literally, with communal verandas extending beyond expansive glass facias.

Residents also have easy access to the sanctuary's picnic area right next door. The sanctuary is an oasis of wildlife and wonder, perpetually watered by the large natural lake at its centre. The overall environment is so pristine it's hard to believe you're in the heart of the suburbs.

A chorus of birds herald every day and treat Lake Park residents to displays of vivid colour.

Our keen birdwatchers are always ready to point out their favourites, like the iridescent rainbow lorikeets which are so prevalent in the Blackburn area. There are plenty of kookaburras laughing around us too and don't be surprised to see the occasional pelican making a pit-stop on the lake.

Of course, many of our new residents already know this. A great number are long-time residents of Blackburn and appreciate the chance to live beside one of their most familiar landmarks.

Encouraging connections within the close-knit Blackburn community is integral to the lifestyle quality of Lake Park.

Our activities program is a significant part of life for our residents, and always spiced with a liberal dose of good humour. Even the most reluctant of our participants can suddenly surprise with their level of interest and before we know it, everyone's laughing.

We participate in the Blackburn Library's book club and are arranging for them to bring this program in-house as well. The nearby Vermont Library offer us their outreach program, with a guest speaker from the branch explaining how it works to residents.

The library compiles a list of loan books, providing about six for each resident. These are delivered to their rooms or as part of our in-house book club which meets on the day the new loans arrive.

Little treats are top of our list too. Residents look forward to our roving shopping trolley, stocked with personal pampering items like talcum powder and hand creams, plus chocolates, sweets and other goodies.

Resident movie fans love our regular outings to Pinewood cinema - one the area's most atmospheric small theatres - then discussing the movie they've seen over lunch. Another popular excursion is the Rainbow Trout Farm in the Dandenong Ranges. It's a wonderful day out and nice to know our keen fishermen and women will always get a bite!

As staff at Lake Park, we get remarkable reward from interacting with our residents. Everyday is like a living history lesson and our residents say how gratifying it is to be able to share their stories with us. Such mutual appreciation is a sign we're doing things right.

Lake Park residents are also able to take advantage of the following services on offer:

* on-site hairdressing and beauty therapy
* on-site cinema, library, cafe and chapel
* 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 Lake Park at a glance

Care Types Offered: High Care, Low Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care, Premium additional services
No of Beds: 202
Rooms: Single with en suite
Transport: Walking distance to public transport
Parking: On-site and street parking