Calvary Vonlea Manor - Residential Aged Care

46 Barton St, Rippleside VIC 3215, Australia

Cro Care in Rippleside near Geelong is a culturally specific aged care service catering to the Croatian-Australian community in the Geelong region, reflecting the significant Croatian migration to Geelong through the post-war industrial boom. The service provides culturally appropriate care, social support, and community programmes in Croatian language for elderly Croatian Australians who prefer to receive care in an environment that reflects their language, cultural traditions, and Catholic faith. Cro Care is an important community resource preserving the heritage and dignity of Geelong's Croatian community.

38/46 Barton St, Bell Park VIC 3215, Australia

Cro Care (Victorian Croatian Aged Care Services) is a purpose-built, 100-bed residential aged care facility located at 38–46 Barton St, Bell Park, Victoria, which opened in July 2021 as Victoria's first Croatian ethno-specific aged care home. The facility includes a secure 28-bed Memory Support Unit designed specifically for residents living with dementia, and provides 24/7 nursing and personal care for both permanent and respite residents. Allied health support is comprehensive, with an onsite physiotherapist available three days per week alongside occupational therapy, speech pathology, podiatry, and dietetics, as well as GP, dental, chiropractic, psychology, and optometry access. The lifestyle programme includes exercise and mobility classes, music, arts and crafts, cultural and spiritual celebrations, community outings, and gardening, with pastoral and Catholic spiritual care also provided. Established by the Australian Croatian community after more than 40 years of planning, Cro Care is a not-for-profit service where Croatian language, food, faith, and customs are central to daily life.

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.

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.

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.