DFM Independent Home Living

17 Jolimont Rd, Forest Hill VIC 3131, Australia

Strathdon Community is a residential aged care facility operated by Uniting AgeWell, situated in the heart of Forest Hill, Victoria, close to parks, public transport, and Davy Lane Reserve. Run by a not-for-profit organisation of the Uniting Church in Australia, it offers residential, dementia, palliative, and respite care with an individualised, person-centred approach guided by the Uniting AgeWell Dementia Framework. Registered nurses are on-site 24 hours a day, supported by allied health professionals including physiotherapists, speech therapists, podiatrists, dietitians, social workers, and visiting dentists. The community features an on-site café and shop with alfresco dining, welcoming outdoor spaces with a barbecue area, and sensory gardens for residents living with dementia. It sits adjacent to Strathdon independent living units, making it a convenient option for couples or family members who have differing care needs and wish to live nearby.

31 Blackburn Rd, Doncaster East VIC 3109, Australia

Calvary Millward is a residential aged care home located at 31 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East, VIC, operated by Calvary Health Care — a not-for-profit organisation with over 135 years of heritage. The facility offers permanent aged care, short-term respite care, and specialised dementia support through a dedicated Memory Support Unit. Accommodation includes private and shared rooms, many with courtyard views, as well as serviced retirement apartments through the adjoining Sydney Williams independent living community. RAD prices range from $600,000 to $700,000 depending on room type, with all options featuring private ensuites. The home is set among picturesque gardens and includes a café and chapel.

131/141 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia

Campbell Place is an Australian Unity aged care residence located at 131-141 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverley, Victoria. Australian Unity is a not-for-profit mutual organisation offering a broad range of services including health insurance, wealth management, retirement communities, and residential aged care. The facility is one of several Australian Unity aged care residences operating across Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. Prospective residents and families are invited to request a guided tour or submit an enquiry through the Australian Unity website.

Building C/355 Stud Rd, Wantirna VIC 3153, Australia

VMCH Wantirna Aged Care Residence is located at 355 Stud Road, Wantirna, VIC 3152, and offers 96 recently refurbished rooms with private ensuites and comfortable lounge areas. The residence provides permanent residential care, respite, specialised dementia care, and end-of-life palliative care, including a dedicated 16-bed Memory Support Unit. Care is guided by the Montessori method to promote resident independence, supported by skilled nurses, personal care assistants, and dedicated volunteers. On-site allied health services include physiotherapy, podiatry, nutrition counselling, and massage therapy, alongside a hair and beauty salon and an on-site chapel. The lifestyle programme spans physical and wellness classes, cooking, gardening, crafts, bingo, and day trips.

13 Lewis Rd, Wantirna South VIC 3152, Australia

Royal Freemasons Centennial Lodge is a residential aged care home situated in a quiet leafy pocket of Wantirna South, operated by Royal Freemasons, a not-for-profit organisation with over 155 years of experience caring for older Victorians. The facility offers the full spectrum of aged care services including residential care, short-term respite, palliative care, and 24-hour nursing, along with a dedicated memory support unit for residents living with dementia. Centennial Lodge has 69 private single and shared ensuite rooms, many featuring split-system air conditioning and direct outdoor access via patios or balconies, with ambient hydronic heating throughout. Residents can socialise across multiple small dining areas, lounges, activity spaces, and a large atrium-style common area, as well as enjoy sun-drenched outdoor gardens and courtyards with wide verandas. The home is conveniently located close to Knox Private and Eastern Wantirna Health hospitals, and benefits from regular GP and allied health visits.

177-179 Tindals Rd, Donvale VIC 3111, Australia

On Luck Chinese Nursing Home is a residential aged care facility operated by the Chinese Community Social Services Centre (CCSSC), a not-for-profit organisation established in 1992 in Victoria. CCSSC is the largest government-funded, not-for-profit aged care and welfare service provider for the Chinese-Victorian community, employing more than 240 workers across five offices. The facility is designed specifically to serve Chinese-speaking people from a wide range of countries including China, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Taiwan, Singapore, and others. Staff share the same cultural backgrounds and languages as residents, ensuring culturally appropriate care for this community.