Southern Cross Care St Thomas Community Retirement Village

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.

131/141 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia

Campbell Place is an Australian Unity aged care residence located at 131-141 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverley, Victoria. Australian Unity is a not-for-profit mutual organisation offering a broad range of services including health insurance, wealth management, retirement communities, and residential aged care. The facility is one of several Australian Unity aged care residences operating across Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. Prospective residents and families are invited to request a guided tour or submit an enquiry through the Australian Unity website.

13-25 Strabane Ave, Mont Albert North VIC 3129, Australia

mecwacare Simon Price Centre in Mont Albert provides residential aged care including dementia, respite and palliative care as part of the not-for-profit mecwacare network.

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.

61-63 High St Rd, Ashwood VIC 3147, Australia

Grand Cedar Aged Care is located at 61–63 High Street Road, Ashwood, Victoria, 14km south of Melbourne CBD, and is one of 11 homes operated by MACG. The facility offers 75 beds across three room types — standard single, premium single, and deluxe single — all with private ensuites, smart wiring, air conditioning, and flat-screen televisions, with RADs ranging from $500,000 to $800,000. It provides residential, respite, and palliative care with 24-hour support, restaurant-quality meals, and a full laundry service. The home has strong community ties with the Lions Club of Ashwood–Mount Waverley and local parishes, and is conveniently close to Holmesglen and Jordanville railway stations. Lifestyle programmes include music therapy with personalised headsets, pet therapy visits, gardening, cultural events, and hairdressing and pampering services.

8 Joffre St, Camberwell VIC 3124, Australia

Uniting AgeWell Camberwell Community, Condare Court is a residential aged care facility set amid tranquil, leafy surroundings in Camberwell, Victoria, operated by Uniting AgeWell, an organisation of the Uniting Church in Australia with over 70 years of service history. The facility offers residential, dementia, and palliative care with registered nurses on-site 24/7 and a strong focus on individualised, person-centred support guided by the Uniting AgeWell Dementia Framework. Residents benefit from allied health services including physiotherapy, speech therapy, podiatry, and dietitian appointments, as well as access to a chaplain for inclusive spiritual care. Amenities include a thoughtfully designed garden with walking paths, an in-house hair salon, and numerous comfortable lounge rooms, some with fireplaces. A vibrant lifestyle programme and strong volunteer networks keep residents connected to their community.