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Anam Cara

Anam Cara is an innovative and vibrant aged care community in Bray Park, where residents live across six custom-designed houses interconnected by outdoor walkways.
Location
42-52 Lavarack Road Bray Park QLD 4500

Welcome to Anam Cara Aged Care Community

You'll find us conveniently located close to shops, public transport and services. We have formed a beautiful connection with our neighbours across the road, Bray Park State School, where residents at Anam Cara are often invited to special school performances and concerts.

When it comes to your care, we take the time to understand your individual needs. The clinical team at Anam Cara provides quality care, alongside our medical and allied health professionals, so all your health concerns are met to a consistently high standard.

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About Anam Cara

Types of care

  • Permanent care
  • Respite care
  • Palliative care
  • 119 rooms
  • 24/7 Registered Nurse on-site
  • Allied Health
  • Infection control specialist
  • Self-service coffee machine (coffee and hot chocolate)
  • Bi-lingual and bi-cultural staff
  • Chapel
  • Private family retreat
  • Gardens and outdoor areas with BBQ
  • Hairdressing salon
  • Heating and cooling
  • Laundry services
  • Variety of visiting and onsite pets
  • Leisure and lifestyle program
  • Eden Alternative™ philosophy of care 
  • Buffet style dining
All rooms enjoy a bright outlook with an ensuite bathroom for convenience.  Inside each room is a flat screen TV, air conditioning, built-in wardrobe, an adjustable bed, armchair and an over-the-bed table.  The furniture, fittings and service connections provide flexibility to make the room your own and add homely touches throughout.

Anam Cara Residential Aged Care

You'll find us conveniently located close to shops, public transport and services. We have formed a beautiful connection with our neighbours across the road, Bray Park State School, where residents at Anam Cara are often invited to special school performances and concerts.

Known for our highly experienced and professional team, we take the time to understand your individual needs. The clinical team at Anam Cara provides quality care, alongside our medical and allied health professionals, so all your health concerns are met to a consistently high standard.

Your story is our story.

Lifestyle and services

Anam Cara has embraced the internationally-recognised The Eden Alternative™ philosophy of care.  This innovative way of thinking about aged care works to promote loving companionship, empowerment and spontaneity. Whether it’s listening to a memorable song in the lounge room or recreating a special meal for a resident, our team aims to make each day a good day. Read more about the Eden Alternative philosophy of care here.
Our chefs and food assistants work alongside dieticians, nutritionists and speech pathologists to deliver a daily full meal service. Snacks and refreshments are available at any time and you are free to choose where you would like to eat. Where possible, we source our produce from local Brisbane markets, this includes all our meat and fresh fruit and vegetables. Our menus regularly rotate considering seasonal food changes and to ensure variety and nutritional value. Residents at Anam Cara enjoy meals served from our buffet selection for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and are welcome to work alongside our staff to prepare and serve each meal. Read more about our dining here.
Our leisure and lifestyle coordinator and staff at Anam Cara are on-hand to create spontaneous, meaningful and exciting social and recreational events for all residents to enjoy. These include movie nights, coach tours, scrabble games, sing-alongs and BBQs. All events are completely optional to participate in and are run by our enthusiastic staff passionate about providing social and recreational activities for all residents. Read more about our social activities here.
Anam Cara premium Additional Services Package is designed for the enjoyment of all residents, regardless of mobility or health concerns. It covers everything from an upgraded selection of daily hot breakfast options, all day refreshments, an extensive selection of activities, weekly entertainers, concerts and social events including beverages, 24-hour access to the Silver Memories music service and WiFi access for residents and their guests. To find out more about our Additional Services, please contact us.

Room costs

At Anam Cara, we offer two types of accommodation. Download the pricing sheet to view room prices.
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Anam Cara room costs

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Where to find us

Location
42-52 Lavarack Road Bray Park QLD 4500

Getting started

Talk to a Residential Admissions Coordinator

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Eden AlternativeTM philosophy of care

A different way of thinking about aged care.
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Holistic care services

We provide allied health support, spiritual care, dementia care and palliative care services, to meet your needs at every stage. 
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Supporting you at every stage

Our team is here to guide you and your family through your choices, explain fees, and answer any questions you may have. Contact our friendly Residential Admissions Coordinators today.

Residential Aged Care that works for you

We know the path into residential aged care can be emotional and confusing, and our team is here to support you. Please call us on 1800 448 448 or complete this form.
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