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About our Morrie Evans Wing

About us

For more than 40 years, Morrie Evans Wing has proudly provided high-quality residential aged care to the Benalla community and surrounding region. As part of Benalla Health, our residents benefit from close links to acute, primary and community health services, ensuring continuity of care across the organisation.

We currently offer 30 residential aged care beds, with approval to build an additional 10 beds to expand our capacity and better meet community need.

Our facility features modern single rooms, each with a private ensuite, built-in storage, and internet access. Spaces are designed to support comfort, dignity, independence and a familiar homelike environment. Residents also enjoy shared dining areas, relaxation lounges, activity spaces and beautifully maintained gardens with safe outdoor areas and BBQ facilities

Our Care Approach

We provide person-centred care, working closely with residents and families to develop care plans that reflect individual preferences, goals and cultural needs. Morrie Evans Wing is accredited to provide all levels of residential aged care, including high-level and end-of-life (palliative) care.

Our skilled and compassionate workforce includes:

  • Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses (24/7)
  • Personal Care Attendants
  • Allied Health professionals including Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Dietetics and Allied Health Assistants
  • Lifestyle staff dedicated to wellbeing, engagement and social connection
  • Our team receives ongoing education and mandatory training to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care is consistently provided.

Morrie Evans Wing offers a rich and meaningful lifestyle program that supports social connection, enjoyment and wellbeing. Residents can participate in a wide variety of activities, supported by our lifestyle team, volunteers and local community partners.

Activities and experiences may include:

  • Dance and movement sessions
  • Pet therapy
  • Church and spiritual support
  • Cards, bingo and group games
  • Monthly staff–resident–family meetings
  • Exercise groups and one-to-one physiotherapy
  • Music therapy, sing-alongs and live performances
  • Carpet bowls
  • Community outings and day trips

Special events, cultural celebrations and birthdays are recognised throughout the year.

Costs

Aged care services are funded through a combination of Australian Government subsidies and individual resident contributions, depending on personal financial circumstances.

To learn more about the fees applicable at Morrie Evans Wing, visit My Aged Care:
https://www.myagedcare.gov.au/find-a-provider/search/jmf6pdsjv-benalla-health/aged-care-homes/morrie-evans-wing-nursing-home-1stscnkk

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