Calvary Millward - Residential Aged Care

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.

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.

27 Shierlaw Ave, Canterbury VIC 3126, Australia

Faversham House is a residential aged care facility in Canterbury, Melbourne, operated by BASSCARE, a not-for-profit organisation established in 1957 in the Boroondara area. The facility offers private rooms and tranquil gardens in a warm, homelike setting designed to nurture independence and comfort. BASSCARE provides a continuum of care that includes residential, respite, and dementia support services across its Boroondara locations. The organisation emphasises personalised, dignity-centred care that evolves with residents' changing needs, supported by a team committed to compassion and connection.

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

10/14 Pretoria St, Balwyn VIC 3103, Australia

Trinity Manor Balwyn is a boutique residential aged care facility located at 10–14 Pretoria St, Balwyn, VIC 3103, offering residential care, respite care, dementia-specific care, and palliative care. The facility provides 24/7 nursing and personal care, with allied health services including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and podiatry on site. Residents benefit from on-site meals prepared daily, multiple intimate lounge and dining areas, sensory outdoor gardens, and a broad lifestyle programme encompassing music therapy, art, cooking classes, gardening, bus outings, and reminiscence therapy. Trinity Care takes a boutique, home-like approach with individually tailored care plans addressing each resident's cognitive, emotional, and physical needs, including a dedicated dementia care environment with sensory cues and secure outdoor areas. Family testimonials consistently highlight the warmth, compassion, and professionalism of staff across all areas of the organisation.

2-8 Elizabeth St, Burwood VIC 3125, Australia

Elizabeth Gardens is a 59-room residential aged care home situated in the leafy eastern Melbourne suburb of Burwood, set within a well-established tranquil garden with picturesque garden views from every room. The facility offers private single rooms with ensuite and larger suites for couples, with some rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows. It provides residential, respite, dementia, and palliative care, with an integrated dementia approach operating within the broader home community. Amenities include multiple dining and lounge areas, a calming sensory garden, and family-friendly outdoor spaces, with easy access to nearby parklands, Chadstone Shopping Centre, and public transport. Royal Freemasons, the not-for-profit operator, has over 155 years of experience providing aged care to older Victorians.