Bella Chara

McKellar Centre, 45-95 Ballarat Road,, North Geelong VIC 3215, Australia

Barwon Regional Aged Care Assessment Service in North Geelong is a government-funded ACAS (Aged Care Assessment Service) team serving the Barwon region, conducting comprehensive assessments to determine the care needs and funding eligibility of older people in the greater Geelong and Surf Coast areas. The team provides formal assessments required for access to government-subsidised residential aged care, home care packages, and transition care programmes across the Barwon South West region. ACAS is an assessment and referral body, not a residential care provider.

45-95 Ballarat Rd, North Geelong VIC 3215, Australia

Wallace Lodge in North Geelong is a residential aged care facility serving the working-class and industrial communities of Geelong's northern suburbs, providing nursing home and hostel care for elderly residents in the Geelong and Bellarine region. North Geelong has strong working-class heritage connected to Ford, Shell, and the Geelong manufacturing economy, and Wallace Lodge enables residents to remain close to their community and working-class roots. The facility offers 24-hour care, allied health services, and lifestyle activities in a well-established northern Geelong setting.

45-95 Ballarat Rd, North Geelong VIC 3215, Australia

Blakiston Lodge is a modern 90-bed residential aged care facility located at the McKellar Centre on Ballarat Road, North Geelong, operated by Barwon Health. It specialises in dementia-specific care and aged persons' mental health, providing a safe and secure environment with quality nursing, medical, and psychiatric support. The facility features spacious shared areas connected to multiple gardens and courtyards, a TV sitting room, multipurpose room, and access to an onsite café. Residents benefit from a comprehensive allied health team including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dietitians, and podiatrists, as well as open care pathways to University Hospital Geelong. Lifestyle activities are offered seven days a week and families are always welcome.

Suite W09.17/33 Mackey St, North Geelong VIC 3215, Australia

Sensible Care is an in-home aged care and disability support provider with a Geelong office located in North Geelong, Victoria. The service offers Support at Home (both care-managed and self-managed packages), NDIS and disability care, allied health therapies, and community nursing delivered to clients in their own homes. They describe themselves as one of Australia's most affordable in-home care providers and offer transparent pricing on their website. This is not a residential aged care facility — all services are provided in the community or at the client's home. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, with a free consultation available on request.

6/33 Mackey St, North Geelong VIC 3215, Australia

Nightingale Home Care is an in-home nursing and support service based in Geelong, Victoria, serving the Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast, and Daylesford regions. Founded by a Registered Nurse with extensive palliative care and aged care experience, the agency provides tailored in-home nursing, complex care, personal care, palliative care, household assistance, and community participation support. They serve seniors, people with chronic illness or terminal conditions, those with physical or intellectual disabilities, and NDIS/TAC clients. Available 24/7, their team includes Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, and Care Workers providing skilled medical and personal support within clients' homes. Services range from medication management and wound care to assistance with daily living activities and community engagement.

33 Mackey St, North Geelong VIC 3215, Australia

Live Well Home and Community Services is a home care agency providing in-home support to seniors across Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Newcastle, and regional NSW and Victoria. The service offers a broad range of support including personal care, domestic assistance, transport, meal preparation, home and garden maintenance, and nursing and allied health services. Care is available through government-funded Home Care Packages, the Support at Home programme, CHSP, and private arrangements. Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses are available for in-home nursing care, with 24/7 around-the-clock options offered. The website is available in multiple languages reflecting the diverse communities the service supports.