Aged Care Weekly

29 Nott St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

Elka Home Care (formerly Jim's Home Care) is a family-owned, government-approved home care provider based in Port Melbourne, VIC, delivering in-home aged care services to older Australians across the country. They offer domestic assistance, personal care, social support, and respite care to clients who wish to remain living in their own homes. The organisation supports clients through Home Care Packages (Levels 1–4) and the Support at Home Program, guiding families through government funding and assessment processes. Services are available both privately and through government subsidy, with flexible care plans tailored to individual needs and sourced from local community carers.

29 Nott St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

H1 Healthcare is a nationwide Australian-owned healthcare staffing and recruitment agency headquartered at 29 Nott St, Port Melbourne, VIC, with over 40 years of experience in the industry. The organisation provides temporary and permanent placement of nurses, aged care workers, disability support workers, and allied health professionals to healthcare facilities across Australia, including both metropolitan and regional/remote areas. H1 Healthcare operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and holds NDIS certification. It is not a residential aged care facility but rather a workforce solutions provider that supplies staff to aged care homes and disability services. Related entities under the H1 Health Group include Your Care (in-home NDIS support) and Temp Fillings (dental staffing).

18-30 Richardson St, Albert Park VIC 3206, Australia

South Port Residential Home is a high care residential aged care facility located on the border of Gasworks Art Park in Albert Park, Victoria, established in 1981 through community effort. The facility caters particularly to residents of the City of Port Phillip and maintains a home-like, community-hub atmosphere. Most rooms are spacious with two beds and a privacy curtain, though single rooms are also available, with large windows offering green garden views. Dedicated nursing and care staff are available 24/7, and dementia-friendly services are provided in a relaxed environment. Respite accommodation is also available.

79 Swallow St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia

Wintringham Port Melbourne Hostel is located at 79 Swallow Street, Port Melbourne, offering affordable, high-quality full care accommodation for up to 35 men and women aged 50 years and over. The facility comprises six houses, each shared by five to seven residents, with individual fully-furnished bungalow-style rooms featuring a private shower, toilet, and verandah. Operated by Wintringham, a not-for-profit organisation focused on supporting disadvantaged older Australians, the hostel emphasises a flexible, family-style environment with minimal rules and strong respect for residents' independence and chosen lifestyle. A structured recreation programme caters to the individual wishes of each resident, and the award-winning buildings are set in landscaped surroundings.

203 Napier St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

CaSPA Care is a community-established not-for-profit aged care provider operating two homes — Emerald Hill Residence and South Port Home — in South Melbourne and Albert Park, Victoria. Both homes offer residential aged care with 24/7 nursing support, a strong emphasis on resident autonomy, and a pet-friendly environment. The organisation provides dedicated music therapy (including personalised iPod therapy for residents living with dementia), art classes, live performances, bus outings, and intergenerational lifestyle programmes. Lionshare Café, located next door to Emerald Hill Residence at 203 Napier Street, is open to residents, families, and the public. The homes feature wide corridors, lovely gardens, and a warm community atmosphere, and have been noted as operating at capacity.

179 Napier St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

Napier Street Aged Care Services is a boutique, not-for-profit residential aged care facility established in 1993 in South Melbourne, offering permanent care, respite care, and palliative care in a beautifully restored historic bluestone building. The facility prioritises person-centred care with compassion and excellence, providing 24/7 nursing support and individualised care plans tailored to each resident's needs. They offer a rich lifestyle programme including music therapy, gardening, exercise classes, art, bingo, cultural activities, and social events, plus a community day centre operating Tuesday to Friday for local seniors. Rooms range from Heritage Standard (14-16 m²) to Heritage Suites (40-41 m²), all with private ensuites and personalised furnishings. Located in central South Melbourne near markets and parks, with accommodation fees (RAD) ranging from $750,000 to $1.5 million.