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Samarinda Lodge

Residential Aged Care in Ashburton 

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Residential Aged Care

Your Story,
Our Care

Residential Aged Care at Samarinda Lodge, in Ashburton, begins with a promise: to know you — your story, your preferences and what brings comfort to your day. As a trusted nursing home in Ashburton, we believe care is not only about meeting needs, but about creating a place of belonging where warmth, dignity and safety feel like home. 

Here, within our welcoming residential aged care facility, you’ll find more than help with meals, medication, or daily living. Life at Samarinda Lodge is shaped by shared activities, connections and friendships that turn everyday routines into meaningful moments. 

Our team of skilled nurses and caring staff provide person-centred support while building a community where you feel respected, valued and included. Alongside our wonderful, aged care facility in Ashburton, we offer care that grows from trust and belonging, making each day feel familiar and reassuring. 

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Location

In the Heart of Ashburton

Types of Care

Our Ashburton Residential Aged Care Facility: Permanent Care

Aged care services at Samarinda Lodge are designed to provide comfort, dignity and connection. Within our trusted aged care facility in Ashburton, you’ll have the reassurance of skilled care, the enjoyment of home-cooked meals and the freedom of lifestyle programs that support choice, independence and wellbeing. 

Our thoughtfully designed rooms and shared spaces are places where friendships form and new opportunities can unfold. Care here is shaped around your needs, your independence and how you wish to live each day. 

Respite in Ashburton for Families and Carers

BASSCARE’s respite care in Ashburton offers support for residents and peace of mind for families. Whether following a hospital stay, needing short-term care, or giving a loved one time to rest, respite care provides comfort and reassurance in a safe and welcoming setting.

With the same standards as permanent care, our respite services include personalised clinical support, daily assistance and lifestyle activities that encourage wellbeing. It’s care that helps recovery, builds confidence and makes the transition back to daily life easier.

Specialised Memory Care for Dementia Support

At Samarinda Lodge, dementia care is centred on connection and support. Through our specialised memory care for dementia support, residents and families find safe, engaging spaces where independence is encouraged and meaningful moments can be shared.

With experienced dementia care specialists, you can feel confident knowing compassion and reassurance are part of every day. Together, we create care that feels supportive, familiar and respectful at every stage of the journey.

Compassionate Palliative Care Services

BASSCARE’s compassionate palliative care services in Ashburton focuses on comfort and quality of life. At Samarinda Lodge, we develop personalised care plans that honour each life story and support families with understanding and warmth.
This is support that provides dignity, comfort and space to share treasured moments together.

Samarinda Lodge Aged Care Accommodation Options

Samarinda Lodge includes 92 private rooms with en-suites and 15 dedicated memory support rooms, each designed for comfort and confidence. Features such as individual heating and cooling, built-in wardrobes and restful furnishings make each room both practical and personal. 
A cosy bed with decorative pillows in a private aged care room at Samarinda Lodge, BASSCARE's Ashburton residential aged care home.

Classic Room

Room Size: 23.9 sqm
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A peaceful garden view from a private room at Samarinda Lodge, BASSCARE's residential aged care home in Ashburton.

Superior Room

Room size: 25sqm
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A private resident's room at Samarinda Lodge, BASSCARE's Ashburton residential aged care home, featuring a comfortable bed, armchair, and large window.

Premium Room

Room size: 26.4sqm
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