Compassionate recovery and specialist support designed to support your health and wellbeing journey
Armitage House
About Armitage House
Armitage House is a Sub-Acute Inpatient service, which means we are dedicated to the recovery and specialist support rather than emergency or surgery-based care.
Located at the rear of the main hospital site (accessible via Baillieu Street West), it provides 24 beds focused on four main areas, including Geriatric Evaluation and Management, Rehabilitation, Palliative Care and Stroke Rehabilitation.
Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM)
The Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) program provides specialist assessment and management by a multidisciplinary team comprising medical, nursing and allied health staff. GEM refers to care of chronic or complex conditions associated with ageing, cognitive dysfunction, chronic illness or disability.
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation is proactive, goal orientated and time-limited care that targets clients with loss of function or ability from any cause (congenital or acquired).
The aim is to improve and/or prevent deterioration of function to achieve the highest possible level of independence, physical, psychological and social wellbeing.
Palliative care
Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification, assessment and treatment of physical issues such as pain, along with psychosocial and spiritual concerns.
For some people coming into palliative care can be confronting physically, spiritually and mentally. Our team can educate and support the consumer and their families through their admissions and discharge.
Stroke rehabilitation
Patients who have been diagnosed with a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) and require rehabilitation and/or discharge planning to transition to home or other discharge destinations may be accepted for admission to Armitage House.
Patients admitted to Armitage House receive person-centred care focused on enhancing their health, wellbeing, care experience, and achieving the best possible outcomes tailored to their individual needs.
Our focus is to collaborate with patients, families and carers to promote person-centred care, ensuring consumers feel safe and empowered to discuss all aspects of their health care journey and discharge with their clinicians.
How do I access Armitage House?
Referral to this service can be made by your general practitioner (GP), another medical specialist or a healthcare professional, as well as hospital-based staff in the emergency department, inpatient wards and other areas of the hospital.
Referrals can be made via the telephone, email, fax or post as follows.
Phone: (03) 5671 3175
Email: access@basscoasthealth.com.au
Fax: (03) 9102 5307
Address: Access Team, P.O. Box 120, Wonthaggi, Vic, 3995
We will contact you within clinically recommended timeframes. If there’s no waiting list, you’ll receive an appointment booking letter or we’ll call to arrange a convenient time.
Clinically recommended guidance and resources for Health Professionals in the Gippsland region are available through Gippsland Pathways.
Admission to Armitage may be via a referral from your GP or referral to the Geriatrician from another health service, using the above referral form.
What should I bring if I am staying in hospital?
Check the following for what you will need for your hospital visit:
- Your Healthcare card, Pension Card, Department of Veterans’ Affairs card (if you have one)
- Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
- An up-to-date list of your medications
- Any relevant test results or scans, such as x-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results you have which are related to your condition
- Any aids that you would usually use on a daily basis (e.g., glasses, hearing aid, walking frame)
- Your general practitioner (GP) name, clinic and address (if you have one)
- Your Advanced Care Directive (if you have one)
- Your Transport Accident Commission (TAC) or WorkCover claim numbers (if you have one).
- Your toiletries
- Suitable clothing to wear during the day and overnight, including appropriate footwear to participate in rehabilitation.
- Your mobile phone and charger (if you have one)
Bringing these items helps us give you the best care possible and ensures your visit goes smoothly.
*(Please note Bayside Health is not responsible for items brought into hospital and we encourage you to leave valuables at home).
Will I have to pay for services?
Bayside Health Regional provides medical treatments to Overseas Visitors, also referred to as Medicare Ineligible Patients.
Where are we located?
Armitage House, Wonthaggi Hospital, 235 Graham Street, Wonthaggi.
How to contact us:
Wonthaggi Hospital
Phone: (03) 5671 3333
Fax: (03) 5671 3342
- Give feedback regarding your health care.
- Information on rights and responsibilities.
- Information on privacy and confidentiality.
What we can expect from you
Acts of violence, threats, or verbal aggression towards staff members, other patients or visitors will not be tolerated.
Security or police will be immediately called to maintain safety for all.
We encourage all visitors to Wonthaggi Hospital to report any concerning behaviours to our staff immediately, so that we can continue to provide care in a safe environment.
Aged Care Act 2024
From 1 November 2025, the new Aged Care Act 2024 is in effect.
This new law strengthens your rights, improves quality and safety, and ensures that all aged care providers, including Bayside Health, are open and accountable.
For national aged care information, visit My Aged Care — the Australian Government’s official website for finding and managing aged care services
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