Arcare Aged Care Essendon

262-270 Pascoe Vale Rd, Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

Essendon Terrace is an independent retirement living community operated by Ryman Healthcare, located at 262–270 Pascoe Vale Road, Essendon VIC 3040, approximately 8km from Melbourne's CBD. The village offers modern independent apartments featuring open-plan living, air conditioning, double glazing, 2.7m high ceilings, generous sunlit balconies, and secure underground parking with direct lift access. Residents enjoy proximity to parkland, Five Mile Creek, public transport (bus 50m away, trams 700m), local shopping and dining, and major hospitals within 6km. Ryman Healthcare took over the village in late 2021 from Lionsville and is currently constructing an adjacent new retirement village that will bring additional amenities including a café, swimming pool, gym, cinema, bowling green, and bar. In the meantime, Essendon Terrace residents have access to amenities at the nearby Raelene Boyle Village in Aberfeldie.

2 Hutcheson St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

Queens Park is a retirement living community offering 16 modern, spacious two-bedroom independent living units in Moonee Ponds, located in a tranquil setting opposite Queens Park Lake. The facility features bright indoor and outdoor living spaces designed for social gatherings and is co-located with Queens Park Aged Care. Residents enjoy a busy lifestyle program, the volunteer-run 'Café on Queens' pop-up café, and convenient access to local services, shops, hospitals, and public transport.

13 The Strand, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

This aged care residence offers permanent and short-term respite care in a peaceful setting opposite Queen's Park Lake in Moonee Ponds. It fosters a homelike and social atmosphere, encouraging residents to stay active and connected through a busy lifestyle program. A unique feature is the volunteer-run "Café on Queens," a weekly highlight, alongside various handy-person activities for those who enjoy creating. The facility, established in 1999, has 45 single rooms, each with a private ensuite, and is operated by a not-for-profit organisation. Residents can continue enjoying their local community with nearby amenities like the swimming pool, theatre, and library.

13 The Strand, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

Doutta Galla Aged Services is a not-for-profit provider that has served Melbourne's west and regional Victoria (Shepparton) for more than 30 years, operating eight aged care homes across locations including Footscray, Kensington, Moonee Ponds, Sunshine, Yarraville, Avondale Heights, St Albans, and Shepparton. The organisation offers permanent residential care, respite, purpose-built memory support (dementia), palliative care, retirement living, and in-home support services. A dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist leads palliative and end-of-life care across all eight homes, working alongside specialists in diabetes, wound care, and mental health. Doutta Galla has a strong multicultural identity, with services and website content available in English, Greek, Italian, Chinese, and Vietnamese, and membership of the Ethnic Communities' Council of Victoria. The provider operates independently of any religious affiliation and is committed to accessible, affordable care regardless of background.

13 The Strand, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039, Australia

Queens Park Aged Care Facility is operated by Doutta Galla Aged Services and is situated at 13 The Strand, Moonee Ponds, directly opposite Queen's Park Lake in a peaceful, community-oriented setting. Built in 1999, the residence comprises 45 spacious single rooms each with a private ensuite bathroom, shared indoor and outdoor living areas, and retirement living apartments on the same grounds. The facility provides permanent residential and short-term respite care, and is within walking distance of Puckle Street shops, the local swimming pool, Moonee Valley Racecourse, and Highpoint Shopping Centre. A busy lifestyle programme is a standout feature, highlighted by the volunteer-run weekly pop-up café 'Café on Queens', cultural festivals, community outings, music, art, gardening, and an iPad programme. Daily accommodation pricing ranges from $0 (fully government subsidised) to $125.10 per day, with a maximum RAD of $600,000.

955-957 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

Mt Alexander Retirement Lodge is a residential aged care and retirement living facility in Essendon in Melbourne's inner-north-west, providing a range of accommodation and care options for older people in the Moonee Valley area. The lodge offers residential aged care, hostel accommodation, and retirement living in a well-established suburban setting close to Essendon's tram network, shops, and community amenities. Residents enjoy personalised care, lifestyle activities, and the community atmosphere of Essendon, one of Melbourne's most well-regarded residential suburbs.