Dorothy Impey Home

827-867 Sydney Rd, Coburg North VIC 3058, Australia

Northern Gardens Aged Care is located at 827–867 Sydney Road, Coburg North VIC 3058, operated by MACG (Melbourne Aged Care Group) as one of their 11 homes across Victoria. The home offers residential, respite (including dementia respite), and palliative care in a smaller, close-knit environment designed to foster community connections. Room options include companion (shared) rooms from $350,000 RAD, standard single rooms from $400,000 RAD, and premium single rooms with balcony access from $500,000 RAD, all featuring ensuites and nurse call bell systems. Lifestyle programmes encompass physiotherapy exercise classes, seated Tai Chi, arts and crafts, music, cooking, reminiscence therapy, and regular outings. On-site amenities include a hairdresser salon, quiet gardens, barbecue facilities, and secure lift access between floors.

15 Waxman Parade, Brunswick West VIC 3055, Australia

Gladswood Lodge is a small residential aged care home in Brunswick West, Victoria, situated approximately 20 minutes from Melbourne CBD and home to 34 residents. The facility provides 24-hour care with a Registered Nurse on duty at all times, alongside allied health services, palliative care, and respite care. A Lifestyle Coordinator supports residents' participation in activities and social events, while a non-denominational Pastoral Care team attends to emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Indoor amenities include a hairdressing salon, media room, activity room, and library, while the grounds feature landscaped gardens, raised vegetable gardens, and an outdoor BBQ area. Accommodation is available in shared and private ensuite rooms, with a Refundable Accommodation Deposit from $300,000.

17 Egginton St, Brunswick West VIC 3055, Australia

Estia Health Brunswick West is located at 17 Egginton Street in Melbourne's inner-north suburb of Brunswick West, offering long-term residential care, short-term respite, and reablement care with 24-hour registered nursing support. The architect-designed home features modern single and companion rooms, all with private ensuite bathrooms, designed to respect residents' independence. Residents enjoy a varied lifestyle programme including art therapy, pet therapy, interactive robot therapy, intergenerational social programmes, and paddock-to-plate gardening and cooking activities. The facility includes a library, hairdressing salon, private dining room, landscaped gardens, outdoor entertaining areas, and a BBQ area. Care is delivered through a person-centred approach via collaborative planning with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.

120 McCracken St, Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

Arcadia Aged Care Service is operated by Churches of Christ, a not-for-profit Christian organisation with an extensive history in community services across Australia. The facility offers residential aged care alongside specialist services including dementia care, palliative care, and respite care. Pastoral care is available as part of the Churches of Christ faith-based approach to resident wellbeing. The broader organisation also provides home care and retirement village options, making it part of an integrated aged care network. Specific details such as bed count, room types, and pricing were not available in the page content retrieved.

34 Lux Way, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

Hope Aged Care Brunswick is a residential aged care home located in Brunswick, Melbourne, close to Sydney Road and public transport, and is described as the largest of Hope Aged Care's Melbourne facilities. The facility is operated by a family-owned organisation running four homes across Victoria — three in metropolitan Melbourne and one in Swan Hill. It provides permanent residential, respite, dementia, and palliative care, backed by 24/7 registered nurse attendance for residents and their families. A vibrant lifestyle programme offers activities including yoga, dance, gardening, painting, and regular community bus outings. The home is known for its small, homely atmosphere and strong person-centred care philosophy.

1 Willam St, Parkville VIC 3052, Australia

Mercy Place Parkville is a residential aged care facility located at 1 Willam Street, Parkville VIC 3052, on the fringe of Melbourne's inner north parks and gardens precinct. Operated by Mercy Health, a Catholic not-for-profit organisation founded by the Sisters of Mercy, the home provides comprehensive care in a vibrant community setting. On-site amenities include a café and hair salon, and residents can easily access nearby parklands, duck ponds, the Royal Melbourne Zoo, and the Botanical Gardens. The lifestyle programme encompasses cultural activities such as Italian coffee clubs, reflection groups, and church services, along with excursions to Melba Hall and Morning Melodies music programmes. Retirement living units are also available within the same precinct for those seeking greater independence.