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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.

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.

1818 Sturt St, Alfredton VIC 3350, Australia

integratedliving is a not-for-profit provider of in-home and community aged care and health services for older Australians in regional and rural areas, with this listing covering the Ballarat (Alfredton) area. It is a home care and Support at Home provider rather than a residential aged care facility, offering daily living support, domestic assistance, personal care, transport, meals and home modifications. Clinical and allied health services include nursing, dietetics, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, psychology and social work, alongside virtual care telehealth. The organisation also runs wellness centres, movement classes, activity centres, social sessions and respite programs, including its 16-week Wellness for Independence courses. Costs for Support at Home services are published on the website.

1205 Dana St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

Talbot Place is a modern, spacious 30-bed aged care community in Ballarat, centrally located on the Queen Elizabeth Centre site in Dana Street and operated by Grampians Health. The single-storey residence features skylights and large windows for natural light, two secure courtyards with raised vegetable gardens, and is divided into two wings, each with its own living and dining areas. Accommodation comprises 14 single rooms with private ensuites and 8 double rooms with shared ensuites, all with height-adjustable electric beds, nurse call bells and internet access. The home offers long-term residential care, palliative care and short-term respite, with a Registered Nurse on duty 24/7 and access to allied health services including dietetics, speech pathology and physiotherapy. Daily activities are run by the Meaningful Life Team, and fees can be paid by refundable deposit, daily payment or a combination of both.

102 Ascot St S, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

Grampians Aged Care Assessment Service (ACAS) in Ballarat Central is the government-funded aged care assessment body for the Grampians region, conducting comprehensive assessments to determine the care needs and funding eligibility of older people across the Ballarat, Grampians, and Wimmera areas. The team provides formal assessments required for access to government-subsidised residential aged care, Home Care Packages, and transition care programmes across western Victoria. ACAS is an assessment and referral service, not a residential care provider.

102 Ascot St S, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia

The Queen Elizabeth Centre (QEC) is an aged care facility located at 102 Ascot Street South, Ballarat, Victoria 3350, operated by Grampians Health, a public health service. The centre encompasses multiple distinct units including Gandarra, the Peter Heinz Centre, Steele Haughton Unit, and Talbot Place. An on-site café is open Monday to Friday, 9am–2pm, offering hot food, salads, sandwiches, and coffee. Limited parking is available on-site, with additional free two-hour street parking surrounding the complex. The facility is part of Grampians Health's broader network of services across the Grampians region of Victoria.