Overview
A space to call your own
There are many reasons to call James Grimes Care Centre (74 rooms) or Bowder Lodge Care Centre (32 rooms) home. The spacious rooms feature large windows or doors overlooking gardens and shaded courtyards, an armchair, a wardrobe, side tables and storage for your personal belongings.
Food and lifestyle
Taking care of body and mind
Onsite chefs and cooks prepare delicious, home cooked meals daily, using only the freshest local produce.
The seasonal menu at Nambour Community is developed in consultation with dietitians and residents to cater for choice, nutritional needs, preferences and dietary requirements.
Nambour Community also provides residents with a wide variety of stimulating and engaging recreation activities including concerts, live music, quizzes, exercise classes, arts and craft lessons, regular church services and frequent outings.
Life at Sundale
Joy, comfort and connection – every day
From shared meals to music, movies, hobbies and time outdoors, every day at Sundale is shaped by choice, connection and care.
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Amenities
BBQ Facilities
Beautiful Gardens
Close to Hospital
Common Room
Freshly Prepared Meals
Hairdressing salon
Health and Wellness Services
Library
Nearby Public Transport
Registered nurse on site 24/7
Respite Support
Signature Services
Village bus
Visiting Health Professionals
Residential Aged Care
Community, comfort and freedom
Enjoy low-maintenance living, access to community facilities, and the peace of mind that support is nearby if you need it. Our retirement villages are designed for active seniors who are looking to downsize and stay connected with community.
In-home care
Support that comes to you
Whether it’s help around the house, medical support, or just a friendly face, our In-Home Care services are designed to help you maintain your independence while receiving the extra bit of help you need – right in the comfort of your own home.
Retirement Living
Community, comfort and freedom
Enjoy low-maintenance living, access to community facilities, and the peace of mind that support is nearby if you need it. Our retirement villages are designed for active seniors who are looking to downsize and stay connected with community.
Frequently asked questions
FAQs about James Grimes Care Centre or Bowder Lodge Care Centre
Yes. Nambour Community offers ageing in place and ensures your needs are met whilst preserving your individuality and independence.
Yes. Nambour offers a memory support unit at James Grimes Care Centre.
Suites have been designed to cater for care recipients living with dementia, while specialist carers have designed activities to assist those with dementia, an emotional illness or a cognitive impairment.
Trained carers are on duty 24/7 with the support of registered and enrolled nurses to cater for care recipients needs as they arise.
All care recipients are free to use their own doctor or any other health professional that agrees to visit on a regular basis, is willing to provide us with the required documentation and pharmacy needs and will make arrangements to provide you with cover in the event of an emergency. Care recipients are required to meet any costs their doctor may apply.
Yes, allied health professionals including dieticians, physiotherapists, podiatrists and speech pathologists visit Nambour Community as required.
Hairdressers regularly visit Nambour Community.
Absolutely, we encourage connecting with family and friends. Your family will need to arrange this with a phone provider.
Yes, and you can furnish and decorate your room to make it your home.
Absolutely, you can bring items which are important to you, however there may be some limitations with large furniture and/or appliances.
Each resident is allocated a single room, however, where practical, some couples have utilised one of the rooms as a bedroom and one as a lounge room.
The onsite Lifestyle team at Nambour Community provides care recipients with a wide variety of stimulating and engaging activities and events including concerts, live music, quizzes, exercise classes, arts and craft lessons, regular church services and frequent outings.
Yes, we can cater for all dietary requirements.
Onsite chefs and cooks prepare delicious, nutritious meals daily, using only the freshest produce.
The seasonal menu at Nambour Community is developed in consultation with dietitians and residents to cater for nutritional needs, preferences and dietary requirements.
Nambour Community is only 150 metres to a bus stop and one kilometre (short door to door taxi ride) to the Nambour Train Station, Nambour Hospital and Nambour CBD (supermarket and chemist).
If you wish to go out with family and friends, there is a pick-up area located in the accessible area. Please remember to let the Sundale team know you are going out and when you will return.
Friends and family are welcome to visit at any reasonable hour. Our reception hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. To visit after reception hours there is a call bell at the front administration building for visitors to ring
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