Premier
Aged Care
Mackay
With You Every
Step of the Way.
Welcome to
Good Shepherd Lodge Ltd.
Mackay’s largest aged care provider.
Being at the heart of the Mackay community since 1974, we are proud to play a part in empowering you to live the life that you choose.
With two locations, several living styles & support options, we have something that will suit your lifestyle and care needs. Each location differs in personality and that’s what our residents like.
Good Shepherd Lodge Limited is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and services while fostering a sense of belonging, motivating you to live a healthier, more active and connected life.
Both of our locations; Good Shepherd Lodge and Kerrisdale Gardens, offer a range of flexible options to suit your individual needs. These including independent living, residential care, community care and Allied Health services.
We recognise it’s more than just where you live, it’s the lifestyle you can live! That’s what makes us different!
Our Services
At Good Shepherd Lodge, we provide compassionate, high-quality aged care services designed to support the individual needs of our residents.
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Retirement Village
We offer far more than just a place to live! Our independent living options are vibrant, friendly communities where you’re free to be yourself.
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Home Care
Stay independent in your own home. Our team can provide in-home and community care services to suit your personal needs.
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Aged Care
Designed with you in mind, both of our Residential locations provide a way of life, level of support and care tailored to your needs.
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Physio Services
Our dedicated team of professionals are here to provide essential care options when you need them most, ensuring you receive the support you need.
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Memory Care
We provide your loved ones with specialsed & personalised care, within the general aged care area or with an added layer of security.
“Welcome to Mackay’s Premier Aged Care Facilities.”
Proudly offering two outstanding locations: Good Shepherd Lodge and Kerrisdale Gardens.
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GOOD SHEPHERD LODGE
We have 42 different independent living units for you to choose from - suiting every budget. The units have been architecturally designed to provide a sense of connectivity and community for our residents. With open corridors enabling natural light and air flow to filtrate through communal areas, you’ll be sure to feel at home.
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KERRISDALE GARDENS
Our award-winning Kerrisdale Gardens location offers premium living options that include apartments and villas, providing a lifestyle choice as individual as you are. With daily activities, a hair and beauty salon, pharmacy, café and residents lounge, our Kerrisdale location has a homely resort feel where there are no strangers, only friends.
What they love about us!
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“I moved to a villa at Kerrisdale Gardens nearly 6 years ago and I can honestly say it’s the best decision I could have made.”
— Pauline Reedman, Villa Resident
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“Why would anyone want to spend their twilight years living on their own, whether they be on their own, or fortunate enough to both be together?”
— David Fordyce, Kerrisdale Gardens Resident
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“I’ve been happily residing independently in an apartment at Kerrisdale Gardens for nearly 6 years. Moving to this facility has been the best decision I’ve ever made.”
— Marvyn Trim, Kerrisdale Gardens Resident
Our Core Beliefs
Our Vision
To be the Aged Care service provider of
choice in the Mackay & Whitsunday region.
Our Mission
Provide individualised quality of care & service,
tailored to the needs of our clients,
aligned to our Christian values, delivered by
our warm, friendly & trusted care team.
Our Values
Inclusiveness | Integrity
Compassion and Respect
Flexibility and Adaptability
Innovation