Brooklea Lodge

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.

13-25 Strabane Ave, Mont Albert North VIC 3129, Australia

mecwacare Simon Price Centre in Mont Albert provides residential aged care including dementia, respite and palliative care as part of the not-for-profit mecwacare network.

1 Clayton Rd, Balwyn VIC 3103, Australia

St Catherine's Aged Care Facility is a Catholic residential aged care home in Balwyn in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, providing permanent and respite care for elderly residents in a welcoming, faith-inspired environment. Operated by a Catholic provider, the facility offers 24-hour nursing care, pastoral support, daily Mass access, and allied health services within a beautifully maintained garden setting. St Catherine's is known for its compassionate, person-centred approach and its strong connections to the Catholic community of Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

41-45 Yarrbat Ave, Balwyn VIC 3103, Australia

The Connault is a luxury retirement village situated in a historic mansion in Balwyn, Melbourne, originally built in the 1930s on Melbourne's second highest point, approximately 10 km from the CBD. The facility offers both long-term permanent and short-term respite stays in large, individually appointed apartment suites, each featuring private ensuites, built-in wardrobes, bar fridges, hydronic central heating, and daily servicing. All meals are cooked on-site by resident chefs, and a 24-hour emergency call system is supported by nursing and personal care staff available around the clock. The grounds include a courtyard, spacious gardens, balconies, lounges, a dining room, and a library for resident use. An organised programme of social functions, group outings, and physiotherapy groups is provided to support residents' wellbeing and independence.

Chatsworth Terrace, 430 Main Rd, Lower Plenty VIC 3093, Australia

229-239 Bayswater Rd, Bayswater North VIC 3153, Australia

Ferndale Gardens is a modern residential aged care facility in Bayswater North, Victoria, accommodating 118 residents on Bayswater Road with convenient access to public transport, the Eastland shopping centre, and Maroondah Hospital. The home offers four room types — all single rooms with ensuites — ranging from a 22m² Standard room (RAD $500,000) up to a 45.5m² Super Outlook Suite with balcony views (RAD $1,006,844), plus master suites for couples. Part of the Homestyle Aged Care group, which has operated across greater Melbourne and Geelong for almost 40 years, the facility provides residential and respite care, secure dementia care, and palliative care. Registered nurses are on-site 24 hours a day, and an award-winning rehabilitation programme is delivered by Concentric Healthcare in a purpose-built gym. A 7-day lifestyle programme provides social and recreational activities to support residents' wellbeing and independence.