Joseph Banks
Aged Care Facility
The Joseph Banks Aged Care facility is owned and operated by Retirees WA (Inc) which traces its origins back to the Invalid and Old Age Pensioners’ Association founded in Perth in 1933. Known for most of its existence as the Australian Pensions’ League, we built a proud tradition of articulating the interests of seniors while facilitating much needed services for the elderly in Western Australia.
Retirees WA has operated an aged care home since 1970. Our first purpose built home Murlali Lodge was designed to give maximum comfort, contentment and support the wellbeing of every individual residing there. Murlali Lodge ran successfully until 2006 when the service was transferred to a new contemporary building in Canning Vale.
Aware of the changing times and the expectations of a new generation a modern facility was planned and the current facility Joseph Banks Aged Care was opened in April 2006. The Joseph Banks building offered 63 rooms, all with private bathrooms and an open plan expansive layout. The demand for accommodation at Joseph Banks saw Retirees WA design and add a new 18 room wing which opened in May 2015 and the facility now offers 81 single rooms all ensuite.
Our Facilities
The residents living in our facility have access to a range of different communal spaces totalling approximately 860m² inside and 57m² undercover areas outside. The facility has been designed as an open plan living environment within five distinct wings.
Activities&Events
At the Joseph Banks Aged Care Facility our experienced Lifestyle team offer a program of events for both group and individual participation, targeted activities including cognitive games, physical sports, live music performances, cooking group and personal pampering are just a small part of what’s available each month.
The program is refreshed each month to ensure that social events such as Mother’s Day, Anzac Day, Melbourne Cup, Footy Tipping are observed, the program seeks to assist our residents to maintain contact and interaction with the wider community and society in general. Each person living at Joseph Banks is encouraged to participate in events that interest them and our staff respect and encourage individual choice in all aspects of life with us.
Accommodation
The Joseph Banks Aged Care Facility rooms, are designed to offer comfort and a homelike environment, all with personal toilet and shower. Our residents are invited to add select personal item such as pieces of furniture and pictures to their rooms to enhance their living environment.
Gold Rooms
Room size: 16.5 m² (excl. ensuite )
Joseph Banks is a contemporary modern open plan building that is on a periodic refurbishment program keeping it bright and appealing for residents with the emphasis on homeliness.
Reverse Cycle Airconditioning
Electric Lift Bed
Private Toilet & Shower
Wifi Available (monthly charge)
Décor Sheers Over Blockout Blinds
Diamond Rooms
Room size: 21 m² (excl. ensuite but incl. balcony/patio)
Joseph Banks is a contemporary modern open plan building that is on a periodic refurbishment program keeping it bright and appealing for residents with the emphasis on homeliness.
Private Patio or Balcony
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Reverse Cycle Airconditioning
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Electric Lift Bed
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Private Toilet & Shower
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Wifi Available (monthly charge)
Quality Window Treatments
Large room
Platinum Rooms
Room size: 24.35 m² (excl. ensuite but incl. balcony/patio)
Joseph Banks is a contemporary modern open plan building that is on a periodic refurbishment program keeping it bright and appealing for residents with the emphasis on homeliness.
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Private Balcony
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Reverse Cycle Airconditioning
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Electric Lift Bed
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Private Toilet & Shower
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Free Wifi
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Luxury Window Treatments
Visitors Chair
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Large Room
The JB Funny Bone
March 2025
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February 2025
The JB craft sessions during January centered around Australia Day and Chinese New Year with some colorful Lanterns and Kangaroo table decorations.
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January 2025
Once again, the ladies from the Village hosted a delightful morning tea for Christmas. Dee and Liz joined in and the ladies put on a special performance for everyone.
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