Para Hills Residential Care was established in 1983 and is a family-owned residential aged care facility (ie nursing home) located in the northern metropolitan area, 18 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD.
We are close to the Para Hills Community and Bowling Clubs, the Lyell McEwin Hospital and Modbury Hospital.
The home was extended in 2005 and 2016 to meet the highest aged care standards and provide large, bright, private rooms with ensuite. We also provide companion rooms popular with couples that are equally cheerful and airy. Our external large garden areas have wide flat footpaths making access easier for residents with reduced mobility.
In our Ceafield wing there are spacious bedrooms with large windows, allowing for plenty of natural light, garden views and ventilation. These rooms are equipped with:
Large ensuite;
Individual climate control;
Large wardrobes and storage.
Para Hills Residential Care is dedicated to providing holistic individualised care to all of our residents. We pride ourselves on providing a happy, friendly, safe homelike environment for residents, visitors and staff. Our Lifestyle team provides individual, and group programs tailored to each resident who are encouraged to remain a part of the wider community.
Our services include:
Physiotherapy ServicesThis includes a dedicated team of Physiotherapists and in house Physio Assistants, who provide 1 to 1 pain management treatments, and exercise classes twice weekly.
Nursing, Clinical and Allied Health TeamsThese include:
A Registered Nurse 24 hours per dayA Clinical NurseA visiting Doctor (GP)
A team of qualified personal care workers
Dietetics Services
Speech Pathology Services
Podiatry Services
Continence Nurse Adviser
Aroma Clinician.
Barunga HomesAt Barunga Homes, we provide care with compassion and dignity trusted by South Australians for our personalised, innovative support. Our 87 private rooms all feature ensuites and outdoor views.Our services include:
• Permanent residential care• Specialised dementia care• Day and overnight respite optionsOur memory support services are grounded by the internationally renowned, Butterfly Approach — a person-centred care model that prioritises the individual, not the diagnosis. It creates emotionally connected, homelike environments that nurture wellbeing, identity and joy.Key features include:• Colourful, personalised living spaces.
• Emotionally intelligent care focused on connection, not tasks.
• Meaningful daily activities like baking, gardening, music and reminiscing.
• Small household settings that encourage comfort and companionship.
• This approach has been shown to improve quality of life and reduce distress for people living with dementia.
Additional amenities
Wheelchair-accessible buses offer regular outings and drives. On-site facilities include a hair and beauty salon and gopher storage.
The Willochra HomeAt The Willochra Home, we believe in respectful, relationship-centred care – built on a foundation of dignity, community and connection. As the newest addition to Barunga Village’s trusted aged care services, we are proud to continue a long-standing tradition of compassionate care in the heart of Crystal Brook.
Our Home offers 42 fully serviced rooms with high- and low-level residential care, providing a comfortable, welcoming environment that reflects the charm of country living. Nestled in the Mid North of South Australia, The Willochra Home offers House Members a peaceful lifestyle surrounded by supportive staff and familiar community values.
With a strong focus on individual well-being, we promote meaningful relationships, encourage family involvement and support independence wherever possible. House Members enjoy 24-hour care, a variety of lifestyle and dining options, and shared spaces designed for connection and comfort.
Fully licensed by the Commonwealth Government and originally established in 1964 under the Anglican Diocese of Willochra, the Home has seen multiple expansions and upgrades to meet the growing needs of the community – while never losing its personal, homely feel.
As part of Barunga Village, The Willochra Home upholds our commitment to excellence in aged care – where every House Member is known, valued and supported to live with purpose.
There is a real sense of community at Parafield Gardens.
Residents, their families and their friends always feel at home at Parafield Gardens. The home is next to a high school and students often visit to assist with arts and craft, perform music or simply to pop in for a friendly chat.
The lifestyles program is fantastic and there is always something new to try. Residents also take regular bus trips to nearby restaurants and attractions.
Parafield Gardens is known for its beautiful outdoor courtyards. These are wonderful spaces for quiet reflection, reading or catching up with friends and families.
Allied health services are provided on-site including: physiotherapy podiatry, speech pathology, dietetics, exercise physiology and occupational therapy. Parafield Gardens is also connected to local doctors who visit residents in the home.
Helping Hand recently completed an extensive refurbishment program at Parafield Gardens. The upgrade included a new café and library area, new garden areas and refurbishment of the rooms.
Parafield Gardens residential care home accommodates up to 80 residents. Features deluxe single rooms with ensuite, and memory support accommodation offering specialised support and care.
Residents enjoy a unique lifestyle experience, Elevate Lifestyle. Our additional services package focuses on your wellbeing and quality of life. Elevate your day with inspired menu choices, engaging and inclusive lifestyle activities, onsite café, and so much more.
As well, all of Helping Hand’s residential care homes provide:
shared garden spaces
tailored social and lifestyle activities
weekly church services
religious support for all denominations
inclusive environments for LGBTI+ older people, carers and staff
understanding of the specific aged care needs of people who identify as Forgotten Australians
a pet friendly environment
consistent and continuous care
respite care
spacious rooms you can personalise with your own belongings, plus up to date ensuite facilities
reverse cycle air conditioning in each resident’s room
room cleaning, laundry and linen services
provision for telephone, radio and personal computers
home style meals prepared on-site
selected allied health services
a Tovertafel interactive projector that is designed for people living with dementia and encourages them to play, engage and connect
Mawson Lakes offers residents a sense of privacy, within a welcoming and inclusive environment. Mawson Lakes has established a long-standing relationship with several local schools and these intergenerational programs bring young and old together with activities ranging from art and crafts, conservation and IT.
Regular social activities include: bingo, ball games, quiz and trivia challenges, music recitals and movies on the big screen. Residents are supported to stay active with Tai Chi, walks and other physical activities and an active gardening club encourages residents to make the most of the beautiful garden areas. Close to Mawson Lakes Boulevard and main street shopping precinct.
Mawson Lakes accommodates 98 residents. Features include contemporary and spacious single rooms with ensuite and memory support accommodation offering specialised support and care
Residents enjoy a unique lifestyle experience, Elevate Lifestyle. Our additional services package focuses on your wellbeing and quality of life. Elevate your day with inspired menu choices, engaging and inclusive lifestyle activities, onsite café, and so much more.
As well, all of Helping Hand’s residential care homes provide:
shared garden spaces
tailored social and lifestyle activities
weekly church services
religious support for all denominations
inclusive environments for LGBTI+ older people, carers and staff
understanding of the specific aged care needs of people who identify as Forgotten Australians
a pet friendly environment
consistent and continuous care
respite care
spacious rooms you can personalise with your own belongings, plus up to date ensuite facilities
reverse cycle air conditioning in each resident’s room
room cleaning, laundry and linen services
provision for telephone, radio and personal computers
home style meals prepared on-site
selected allied health services
a Tovertafel interactive projector that is designed for people living with dementia and encourages them to play, engage and connect
Our Port Pirie care home, known as Lealholme, is nestled between two nature reserves – Frank Green Park and Woodward Park – as well as being close to central Port Pirie.
Family and community are central to the day-to-day experience of Lealholme. Residents stay connected with regular events such as movie nights, concerts and bus excursions arranged by a dedicated Lifestyles Coordinator. Daily events include arts and crafts, snooker, indoor bowls, bingo and exercise therapy.
Lealholme has a strong relationship with some of the local kindergartens and residents enjoy inter-generational visits and activities.
Lealholme offers accommodation for 90 residents and features include:
library
private family areas
internet and self-serve café
chicken coop
Men’s shed
unisex hair salon
memory support accommodation offering specialised support and care.
As well, all of Helping Hand’s residential care homes provide:
shared garden spaces
tailored social and lifestyle activities
weekly church services
religious support for all denominations
inclusive environments for LGBTI+ older people, carers and staff
understanding of the specific aged care needs of people who identify as Forgotten Australians
a pet friendly environment
consistent and continuous care
respite care
spacious rooms you can personalise with your own belongings, plus up to date ensuite facilities
reverse cycle air conditioning in each resident’s room
room cleaning, laundry and linen services
provision for telephone, radio and personal computers
home style meals prepared on-site
selected allied health services
a Tovertafel interactive projector that is designed for people living with dementia and encourages them to play, engage and connect
Cosy and comfortable, our residential care home in Clare is called Carinya, an Aboriginal word meaning ‘happy, peaceful home’.
Carinya has been part of the Clare Valley for more than half a century. It was first established in 1954 by the local branch of the Country Women’s Association and became part of the Helping Hand family in 2002.
One of the things that makes Carinya so special is its proximity to the social, retail and cultural heart of the Clare Valley. Clare’s bustling main street with its shops, cafés, public library and places of heritage interest is just around the corner. It’s a great place to catch up with family and friends and stay connected to what’s happening in the community.
Carinya is supported by an active volunteer group and a dedicated team of volunteers who arrange activities such as craft, bingo, bowls, exercise therapy, men’s group activities and concerts and weekly bus excursions.
Residents are encouraged to personalise their room by bringing special items such as photos or a favourite chair or lamp. They can also bring a small collection of plants and care for them in the community garden or in their private patio area.
Carinya accommodates fifty residents, and features include:
single rooms with ensuite
on-site parking
library
unisex hair salon
gardens inspired by the local farming community with fruit trees, seasonal vegetables and herbs
beautifully appointed respite rooms with garden views
bird aviary
internet café
open plan communal lounge rooms
memory support accommodation offering specialised support and care.
As well, all of Helping Hand’s residential care homes provide:
shared garden spaces
tailored social and lifestyle activities
weekly church services
religious support for all denominations
inclusive environments for LGBTI+ older people, carers and staff
understanding of the specific aged care needs of people who identify as Forgotten Australians
a pet friendly environment
consistent and continuous care
respite care
spacious rooms you can personalise with your own belongings, plus up to date ensuite facilities
reverse cycle air conditioning in each resident’s room
room cleaning, laundry and linen services
provision for telephone, radio and personal computers
home style meals prepared on-site
selected allied health servicesa Tovertafel interactive projector that is designed for people living with dementia and encourages them to play, engage and connect
Estia Health Craigmore is located close to public transport and local shopping centres, offers onsite parking and a choice of care and services to the local community.Comfortable and spacious, set on a single story offering intimate lounge areas and expansive dining areas complemented by smaller informal dining rooms available for family gatherings. An onsite hairdressing salon, cafe with self service coffee machine, library room and games room with a pool table are just some of the indoor features of the home. Outside residents can enjoy landscaped garden beds, raised planters or pods, a landscaped courtyard and outdoor seating.
FeaturesEstia Craigmore is a single level residence that features warm and friendly living spaces, stylish décor and a whole range of amenities. Our residents can enjoy the comforts of a modern spa bath or twice-weekly pampering from our local hairdresser. A variety of entertainment options are provided and a shaded verandah offers the perfect place to enjoy the calming natural environment. A facility bus is available for regular outings, and generous on-site parking is provided for visitors. Tea and coffee making facilities allow our residents to share a beverage with friends and family. A visiting library bus offers a generous collection of reading materials for those who like to relax with a good book, and our pet therapy program is popular with residents and visitors alike.
Additional careWell balanced and nutritious meals are freshly prepared and cooked on site under the supervision of our professional chefs. A wide variety of health and wellbeing programs, designed by qualified coordinators, are tailored to each resident’s personal needs. Allied health professionals such as physiotherapists and podiatrists are part of our support team, and hairdressers are on-site as required. Pastoral care is also available. Importantly, we offer exceptional levels of care and service. Our staff are on call 24 hours a day to help out where required or just to share a quiet chat. We also offer a secure memory support unit dedicated to ongoing specialised care for those with higher care needs.
Common areasEstia Craigmore features a spacious and fully refurbished activities area, where a neutral décor and abundant windows ensure light filled living. A number of intimate lounge areas provide large flat screen televisions and comfortable seating – perfect for unwinding or relaxing with friends and family. Three expansive shared dining areas and self-service tea and coffee stations are complemented by a smaller informal dining room that is available for private meals and celebrations. Community groups join our residents on site for friendship and events, while a whole range of lifestyle activities take place across our residence on a daily basis. Access is easy, with ample visitor parking and public transport nearby.
Quality Care with European Flair
Pennwood Village is run by the Serbian Community Welfare Association of SA Inc. It is a 60 bed facility that caters for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) clients mainly from the Slavic ethnic groups as well as Australian residents.
We respond proactively to the management of diversity in culture, language, communication, behaviour and beliefs of residents, families, staff and volunteers by collaborating with other mainstream organisations.
Pennwood Village assists CALD clients to obtain services by ensuring others:
Understand the issues affecting older people from CALD backgrounds
Ensure multilingual staff acquire the knowledge, understanding, skills and competencies to deliver culturally inclusive services
Develop and/or provide resources on culturally appropriate aged care.
The Resthaven Alliance will deliver a Community Care Partners Program in 2009. 'Connecting the Community: Supporting Older Serbian People to Access Aged Care Services' is a program that aims to identify and address specific barriers for CALD clients finding services by identifying key people in their communities to be “connectors” to support and mentor elderly people to find vital services.
The Aged Care & Housing (ACH) Swan Cottage Project introduces respite day care to CALD clients.
Please contact us to find out more information.
Estia Health Kadina is a friendly home in a beautiful country setting, walking distance to Kadina town centre, the shopping and services hub for the northern Yorke Peninsula region.
The home has single rooms with ensuite, some with courtyard views. Surrounded by manicured gardens and lawns, with raised beds and planters which green-thumbed residents enjoy, the home features a hairdressing salon and a private dining room that can be booked for special occasions with loved ones. There’s a wide range of activities in the lifestyle program, including monthly bus trips.
Estia Health Salisbury is a welcoming home, walking distance to Parabanks Shopping Centre and close to public transport and the Lyell McEwan Hospital. It is part of a family of Estia Health homes, including Estia Health Salisbury East just a short drive away, providing the best of care to the local community.
Rooms include singles with ensuite or companion rooms for couples who wish to live together, with key features of the home including a hairdressing salon, library, games room a unique rock n roll room, as well as several landscaped courtyards for residents to enjoy.