Jack Lonsdale Lodge

117 Morgan St, Sebastopol VIC 3356, Australia

James Thomas Court is a 34-bed aged care community set on spacious grounds in Sebastopol, Ballarat, operated by Grampians Health. Accommodation options include a self-contained family room with kitchenette, six two-room units (bedroom plus sitting room), and 27 single rooms — 23 with private ensuites and four with a shared bathroom. The home provides long-term residential, palliative, dementia and mental health care, with a registered nurse managing care at all times. Its extensive Meaningful Life program offers leatherwork, cooking, craft and scenic drives, and the outdoor spaces include a dementia-friendly garden, paved courtyard and raised garden beds suitable for all abilities. Fees can be paid by refundable deposit, daily payment or a combination of both.

19A Charlotte St, Sebastopol VIC 3356, Australia

Rosebank Country Club is an over-55s retirement village at 19a Charlotte Street, Sebastopol in Ballarat, Victoria, offering independent living in a secure community. The village comprises 104 units in total — 3 three-bedroom, 90 two-bedroom and 11 one-bedroom homes — designed for natural lighting, ageing in place, privacy and security. Operated by a regionally based group with over 30 years in the retirement village sector, it provides resort-style facilities including a community centre, theatre and bar that form the hub of social events and activities. Residents enjoy on-site managers, a 24-hour emergency call system, fully maintained landscaped grounds and a community bus for shopping trips, just a five-minute walk from local amenities. This is an independent living village and does not provide residential aged care or nursing.

176 Albert St, Sebastopol VIC 3356, Australia

Healio Care Support Services is a registered NDIS provider based at 176 Albert Street, Sebastopol, near Ballarat in Victoria. Founded in 2021 by Jerome Fernando, the organisation is ISO accredited (9001, 14001 and 45001) and focuses on matching participants with carefully vetted, person-centred support workers. It offers in-home and community support including help with cleaning and household tasks, skill development to maintain independence, social and interest groups, and flexible support options. The provider also runs community engagement initiatives in the Ballarat area such as art classes and day trips. This is a disability/NDIS support service rather than a residential aged care facility.

18 Cooinda Dr, Delacombe VIC 3356, Australia

Meadow Gardens Country Club is an over-55s independent living retirement village at 18 Cooinda Dr, Delacombe VIC 3356, operated by Country Club Living. The village offers low-maintenance villas for sale set within fully landscaped, secure grounds with on-site managers and a 24-hour emergency call system. Residents enjoy resort-style facilities centred on a community clubhouse, including a theatre, bar and spaces for social events, craft and exercise groups. A community bus provides shopping trips and outings, and the operator has over 30 years' experience in the retirement village sector. This is independent living only — no on-site residential aged or nursing care is provided.

112 Whitehorse Rd, Mount Clear VIC 3350, Australia

Estia Health Mount Clear is a modern residential aged care home located in the regional centre of Ballarat, Victoria, at 112-114 Whitehorse Road, Mount Clear. As Estia Health's newest home in the area, it offers long-term care, short-term respite, dementia, palliative, pain management and emergency care, with a dedicated Memory Support Unit featuring its own garden and courtyard for residents living with dementia. Accommodation includes spacious private rooms with ensuites and bay windows, as well as interconnecting suites for couples. The home has an onsite chapel, library, hairdressing salon with nail bar, theatre/cinema room, private dining room and landscaped outdoor entertaining areas. A chef prepares fresh meals daily and a lifestyle team runs creative and social experiences for residents.

305 Smythes Rd, Delacombe VIC 3356, Australia

Bupa Ballarat is a modern residential aged care home in Delacombe, south-western Ballarat, VIC, set along the Yarrowee River. The home is arranged into five resident communities — including two dedicated to people living with dementia and a secure dementia support community — and offers residential, respite, dementia and palliative care. Accommodation comprises Premium (19 sqm), Superior (16 sqm) and Classic (15 sqm) rooms, each with a private ensuite, adjustable bed and patio access. Features include landscaped gardens and courtyards, a chapel with services from different denominations, lounge and activity rooms, a men's shed, library services and an in-home chef. A registered nurse is available 24/7 and the home reports a 97% overall satisfaction score from its March 2026 Resident Experience Survey.