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Windsor Gardens, East, Kenny St, Ballarat East VIC 3350, Australia

Geoffrey Cutter Centre is a 60-bed residential aged care community operated by Grampians Health in scenic Ballarat East, Victoria. It offers long-term residential, palliative, short-term respite and dementia care, with single rooms (each with their own ensuite) and double rooms with shared ensuites, all air-conditioned and fitted with built-in wardrobes. Open-plan lounge and dining areas host regular activities and entertainment, while sunrooms and quiet nooks provide peaceful spaces, and the gardens feature walking paths, water features and BBQ areas. A registered nurse manages resident care at all times, and the home holds a minimum 4-star rating under the Commonwealth star rating reforms. A vibrant lifestyle program includes resident gardening and an extensive activities schedule.

29 Stawell St S, Ballarat East VIC 3350, Australia

Hemsley Park Country Club is an independent living retirement village in Ballarat East, Victoria, offering 176 freestanding villas designed for residents over 55. The community features resort-style facilities including a theatre, community centre, bar, and fully landscaped grounds, with activities such as craft groups, exercise classes, and social events. The village provides a secure, gated environment with 24-hour emergency call systems, on-site managers, and a community bus, emphasising low-maintenance living and active social engagement with strong community support.

263 Scott Parade, Brown Hill VIC 3350, Australia

Ballarat Lifestyle Village is an over-50s retirement community in Brown Hill, Ballarat, offering permanent independent living homes with no entry or exit fees. The village features brand-new and refurbished 1–2 bedroom homes across multiple stages, including the latest Stage 3 with 61 new home sites. Residents enjoy shared community facilities including a clubhouse for social activities, swimming pool, and BBQ area, with pet-friendly policies. The location combines tranquility with convenient access to public transport, local cafés and restaurants, and Ballarat's CBD.

207 Richards St, Ballarat East VIC 3350, Australia

Calvary Kirralee is a residential aged care home at 207 Richards Street, Ballarat VIC 3350, providing round-the-clock nursing for more than 100 residents in a rural setting beside the Ballarat Wildlife Park. It offers both permanent aged care and short-term residential respite care, with dementia-specific support available depending on the home and availability. Accommodation ranges from shared rooms with a shared ensuite to single rooms with private ensuites, plus several Platinum suites with a separate living area. Room costs are publicly disclosed, with Refundable Accommodation Deposits ranging from $250,000 for a Classic Companion shared room to $600,000 for a Premium single room (prices as at 20 March 2026). Onsite amenities include a hair and treatment salon, a café, and communal gardens and courtyards, with lifestyle activities such as arts and crafts, music therapy and light exercise classes.

42A Dyte Parade, Ballarat East VIC 3350, Australia

Grampians Community Transport is a volunteer-run door-to-door transport service for elderly people in the Grampians region of Victoria who are unable to drive or use public transport. The service serves people aged 65 and over (or 50+ if Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) who are registered with My Aged Care, and operates on weekdays only with 48 hours notice. A fee applies for each trip, though carers may travel at no cost. All volunteer drivers undergo federal police checks and receive training from Uniting AgeWell.

60 Corbett St, Ballarat East VIC 3350, Australia

Mercy Place Ballarat is a modern residential aged care home at 60 Corbett Street, Ballarat East, Victoria, operated by Mercy Health, a Catholic not-for-profit organisation founded by the Sisters of Mercy. Set behind the historic red brick building of the Sisters of Mercy, the home is built around a small household living model in which residents have their own room with ensuite and share a house with a small group of fellow residents. The home emphasises independence, choice and relationships, offering home-cooked meals, familiar communal home spaces, a personal laundry and outdoor areas. On-site services include allied health, audiology, a café, a dementia care service, dietitian-curated meals, and eye health and ophthalmology support. It is described as one of Ballarat's newest and most innovative aged care homes.