The enthusiasm for life, happiness and contentment of our residents is a testament to their quality of life here at Embracia in Glasshouse Country.
Suzanne Hoey, Director of Care
Embracia in Glasshouse Country is surrounded by the stunning Glasshouse Mountains. Nestled in the heart of rural Beerwah, this charming town offers plenty of sightseeing opportunities, with local shopping, wineries, cafes and hotels on your doorstep. As you can imagine, a home with this peaceful setting offers a wonderful sense of warmth and homeliness.
Lifestyle and activities
Embracia in Glasshouse Country truly offers an out of this world, idyllic, rural setting,
for you to enjoy on your own or with friends and family. Embracia in Glasshouse Country offers a unique and vibrant community and adjoins an Embracia Retirement Village.
We encourage our residents to maximise the rich lifestyle opportunities available in the lush natural surrounds of Beerwah.
Our regular weekly lifestyle program offers Bowls, Bingo, Hoy, Quiz, Church services, and various games. We also have fortnightly pet therapy visits from the local Animal House pet shop.
Apart from the wonderful wildlife found in the Glasshouse Mountains and nearby Australia Zoo, we also have our own resident pets, including budgies, cockatiels, chickens and a dog.
Current residents enjoy special and regular activities and events:
- Royal Brisbane Show celebrations (Embracia Ekka Week)
- Regular sing-alongs, (André Rieu DVDs are a favourite)
- Friday afternoon Secret Men’s Business
- Cooking Classes
- Painting Classes
- Craft Club
- Daily Eden Energise Program (balance and flexibility)
- Bus trips
- Picnics
- BBQs
- Hiking and walking tracks
- Visits to Australia Zoo
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Rotary Club
- Local Churches
- Mothers Group
- Melbourne Cup
- Christmas Parties
- St Patricks Day
More about Embracia in Glasshouse Country Aged Care Facility →
Accommodation
Within the home we have five communities or ‘households’ named after the local waterways. This beautifully protected National Park provides stunning views.
As a resident of Embracia in Glasshouse Country, you’ll benefit from cleverly designed single rooms with private ensuites, offering beautiful outlooks to Mt Coonowrin, Mt Coochin or Mt Mellum, and featuring built in wardrobes, heating, ceiling fan, phone point, and nurse call system, plus:
- Modern, beautifully crafted environments
- Shared larger living areas, including lounge, dining room and comfortable sitting areas
- Smaller sitting rooms
- On-site hairdressing salon, café, theatre, gym, library with internet computer and postal facilities
- And much, much, more
Care
Our residents are our main focus and we aim to give them the best physical, emotional, spiritual, cognitive and social support, care and development.
As with all our Embracia homes, you’ll receive top quality care from our nursing staff, personal carers, specialists, therapists, allied health professionals and lifestyle staff. For an overview of our quality care at Embracia click here.
Read more about our aged care philosophy and the Eden Alternative™.
