Forest View Care prides itself on creating a nurturing and vibrant environment for our residents. Emphasising the importance of respect, dignity, and integrity. Our residential aged care facility in Childers offers more than just accommodation - it provides a place to live life to the fullest within a person-centred community.
Our philosophy
Our approach is centered around the idea that this is not just a place to stay, but a place to live. Our philosophy is clear: this is the residents' home, and we are privileged to work in their space. Our core values of respect, compassion, innovation, teamwork and person-centred care inform every aspect of our care and service.
A home of comfort and care
Residents at Forest View Care enjoy the privacy and comfort of large single rooms, each with an ensuite, ensuring a personal and dignified living space. Our facility is designed with multiple courtyards and communal living areas, encouraging social interaction and engagement with the outdoors. Every room has external windows and doors so even those confined to bed have external views.
Our rooms are built to feel like home
Forest View Care is unique in that every resident has their own room (no shared rooms) and ensuite. Residents are invited to make their rooms their own with individual touches and the inclusion of items that are important to them.
Activities and Engagement
Forest View Care is a hive of activity, offering everything from art and music to physical exercise and social events. Our residential aged care facilities in Childers include a café for meeting with family and friends, dining areas for social meals, and spaces for concerts, karaoke, and themed activities.
"Life here is filled with little adventures and joyful moments. Residents are picked up for activities, enjoy visits from the pet therapy dog, and delight in lunches at the café or our special pop-up restaurants. Every meal, every activity, every shared laugh brings people together and strengthens the sense of family that grows here".
We encourage family engagement at our facility as much as possible. Families are welcome to arrange family BBQs in the courtyard, or to meet with their loved one in the cafe for a special event for just having coffee.
Our Lifestyle Program has a variety of active and passive activities with two activities scheduled every day (40+ activities each month) and we welcome the community into the facility through other regular events.
Our activities include:
- Coffee Club
- Classes like our recent sign language class
- Art classes like painting or jewelry-making
- Indoor bowls, 10-pin bowls & problem-solving games
- Chair yoga
- Themed activities and events
- Movies (with popcorn)
- Church services
- Cooking and baking
- Visiting singers and community members
- Open days
- Ice cream truck
- Ukelele lessons & sing-alongs
- Writing Group
- Resident Retail Shop
Beyond the doors of Forest View Care - residential aged care facilities Childers
Our residents' artwork was even showcased at a successful Art Exhibition in January 2024, highlighting the creativity and talent within our community, and shared on ABC National News. Watch the clip >>
Exceptional culinary experiences
Dining at Forest View Care is a highlight for many residents. Our Chef and culinary team craft high-quality, restaurant-style meals, ranging from Lamb Ragout to Sweet and Sour Pulled Pork. Special occasions, like our Valentine's Day Dinner, feature exquisite options such as Confit Chicken or Filet Mignon, ensuring every meal is an experience to enjoy.
Meals can be selected from a diverse menu to cater to individual dietary requirements, tastes and personalised treatment plans. The catering staff ensure the pureed or processed food presented to residents is appealing and separated out to encourage the resident to engage in the meal and enjoy the various tastes on their palate.
Residents can work with the catering team to request specific meals to align with their cultural backgrounds and even special events to accommodate family members and visitors. Dining can be in the communal areas with others, in the cafe, courtyard or their own room.
The food and dietary auditor was very positive in his comments about the menu and the quality of food, commenting
"I would be very happy to live here, just based on the food".
Specialised, individual care
Our specialised services cater to all residents with adaptations for those with dementia and cognitive impairment, offering innovative ways to support diminished brain activity while building alternative thought processes resulting in huge improvements in their quality of life. We are adept at managing high-care needs, ensuring that each resident receives the level of care they require to live comfortably.
It is clear that specialised and individual care is never an inconvenience, it is about understanding the needs of that individual in order to ensure the care provided enhances their quality of life.
Choosing Forest View Care means not just finding a place to stay but discovering a new chapter in life.
"Here, residents don’t just live — they thrive. They share experiences, celebrate milestones, and support one another. Life at Forest View is not just a place to stay; it’s a place to belong, to grow, and to love. This is a community where hearts connect, memories are made, and each day matters."
