Situated alongside the iconic Glenbank mansion, Andrew Kerr Care Community offers high quality and flexible care by qualified and experienced staff, in a contemporary and welcoming environment.
Uniting AgeWell recognises that everyone’s needs are different. Our focus is on supporting you to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence at every age and stage of life. We provide a range of services from high level clinical care to palliative care and restorative care designed to support wellbeing through allied health services including podiatry, physiotherapy and speech therapy.
Select from a variety of accommodation options, including couples accommodation, featuring ensuite bathrooms, generous built-in wardrobes and views of Port Phillip Bay or our beautiful courtyards.
Residents also enjoy a dynamic lifestyle and activities program based on the Montessori Method, in-house activities and social outings, themed days and guest entertainers.
For more than 20 years, James Barker House Aged Care Centre in Footscray has provided aged care services to the local community. James Barker House specialises in providing residential aged care for everyone, with a special focus on those who are marginalised, vulnerable, or who are at risk of becoming homeless. The Centre has developed programs for people whose lifestyles have been adversely impacted by alcohol and tobacco usage to uphold their wellbeing and dignity, and support them in living a healthy and independent life as much as possible.Key services and features: • All levels of care provided including respite care, permanent care, memory support and palliative care
• Behavioural and mental health support are also available
• Fully accredited and government-approved aged care centre
• Person-centred model of care, with personalised care plans based on each resident's needs
• 24-hour onsite nursing and care staff
• NDIS services and support are available to eligible residents of the Centre
• All rooms are single rooms with private ensuites
• Raised garden beds and beautiful gardens
• Outdoor communal living areas
• Seasonally rotating menus and delicious meals freshly prepared by a professional catering team
• Lifestyle, wellbeing and exercise programs, tailored to each resident's needs and preferences
• Pets for residents to enjoy
• Theatre room and hairdressing salon
• Full-time Salvation Army Chaplain onsite for pastoral and spiritual care, if desired