Lifestyle Communities St Leonards - The Shores

110 Thornton Ave, St Leonards VIC 3223, Australia

Lifestyle Communities St Leonards – The Waves is a land lease over-55s retirement living community located at 110 Thornton Ave, St Leonards, on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria, a short walk from the beach. It is one of 25 Lifestyle Communities developments across Victoria and offers independent-living homes for sale, currently priced between $500,000 and $630,000. The community is centred on a resort-style Clubhouse that acts as the shared hub for health, wellbeing and social connection among neighbours. It operates under a land lease model with site fees and a management fee rather than providing residential aged care or nursing services. The community is pet-friendly and hosts community events for residents.

80 Willis St, Portarlington VIC 3223, Australia

Arcare Portarlington is a premium aged care residence located in Portarlington on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula, a short walk from the main street with views of Port Phillip Bay. The facility offers 100 spacious suites surrounded by extensive gardens and outdoor areas, with high ceilings in the front foyer creating a bright entrance. Residents have access to a café, billiards room, hairdressing salon, gym, theatre/worship room, private dining room, and multiple quiet lounge areas. The residence maintains strong community partnerships with the Portarlington Football and Netball Club, local Anglican and Catholic churches, the Bellarine Gardening Group, and Portarlington Golf Club. Arcare applies a Relationship-First Approach and supports ageing in place for residential, respite, dementia, and palliative care.

55 Saltbush Cct, Point Lonsdale VIC 3225, Australia

The Breeze is a coastal retirement living community in Point Lonsdale on the Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, offering architecturally designed two and three bedroom villas ranging from 150 m² to 185 m² with premium inclusions and private garages. The community is gated and centred around a Waterside Pavilion, with shared amenities including an indoor pool, cinema, library, gym, bowling green, private dining room, and community produce gardens. It is an independent retirement village operated by Sencia with no on-site nursing or residential aged care services. Residents enjoy a vibrant activity calendar featuring music, exercise classes, cycling groups, and social events, with the beaches, cafés, and shops of Point Lonsdale close at hand. The location places residents approximately 5 minutes from Queenscliff, 25 minutes from Geelong, and 90 minutes from Melbourne.

East Street Entrance, 33-37 Wyndham St, Drysdale VIC 3222, Australia

Regis Drysdale is a residential aged care home located at 33-37 Wyndham Street, Drysdale, Victoria 3222, set within a small community close to local amenities including shops, medical clinics, and public transport. The facility offers residential, dementia-specific, and palliative care, with a Registered Nurse on-site at all times and 24/7 access to specialised nursing and allied health services. Thoughtfully designed spaces aim to create a home-like environment where residents can feel comfortable and secure. A dedicated Lifestyle and Engagement team tailors personalised programmes to each resident's interests, including arts and crafts, gardening, live entertainment, and community outings. Regis Drysdale supports ageing in place, allowing residents to remain in the same room as their care needs increase.

5 Knowles Grove, Point Lonsdale VIC 3225, Australia

Arcare Point Lonsdale is a residential aged care facility situated on Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula, close to the beach in the small coastal township of Point Lonsdale. The clean, bright residence is designed as an extension of the local community, maintaining strong partnerships with the RSL, local schools, and churches. Residents participate in cultural events such as the Queenscliff Film Festival and enjoy easy access to nearby beaches, cafés, gardens, and local attractions. On-site amenities include a café, hair salon, theatre and worship room, private dining room, gym, lounge rooms, manicured gardens, and activity rooms. Respite care is available alongside permanent residential care.

101 Central Rd, Drysdale VIC 3222, Australia

Bellarine Springs is a retirement village in Drysdale, Victoria, operated by Pinnacle Living, a family-owned Melbourne company. It offers independent living in architect-designed homes within a resort-style community on the Bellarine Peninsula, close to Geelong and Port Phillip Bay. The village features a heated indoor pool and spa, gym, private theatrette, bowling green, and tennis court. Residents enjoy a busy social calendar including water aerobics, craft groups, and social evenings, with 24/7 emergency-response staff accessible via personal pendant. There is no residential aged care nursing on site — this is an independent retirement living community only.