Retirement living is the perfect way to continue living in your own home, and within a supportive community that removes the burdens of maintaining a large property, while bringing peace of mind.
Uniting AgeWell offers retirement living options for singles and couples in metropolitan and regional Victoria.
Our caring communities enable you to join daily social activities, excursions and shopping trips, or remain connected to family, friends and the activities you love most. How much you get involved in community life is entirely up to you.
We offer retirement living options in the following locations:
South East Victoria
Hawthorn Forest Hill
Mt Waverley
Camberwell
Burwood
Bentleigh
North West Victoria
Kingsville
Bendigo
Geelong
No referral is required to join a Uniting AgeWell retirement living community. For some independent living complexes, an entry contribution is required. This contribution is held in trust for the resident during their stay. It is refunded when they leave, with a small amount retained by the facility.
Uniting AgeWell maintains the buildings and communal gardens of all its independent living options on behalf of residents.Uniting AgeWell may also provide support at home services such as domestic assistance and personal care. These additional services are available on a fee-for-service basis or through the Federal Government-subsidised Support at Home program.
A Uniting AgeWell team member is happy to meet with you to discuss your circumstances and housing requirements, and can arrange a tour of your preferred apartment complex.
We can also provide application forms, fees and apartment information.
Donwood Community Aged Care Services Inc. is a "not-for-profit community based organisation" providing accommodation to elderly residents living within the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Established in 1991 by a voluntary Board of Management, and not aligned to any other organisation, we continue to grow and expand as the need for aged care continues within the area. We pride ourselves on genuine quality care for all clients and residents.
At Donwood we have a team of professionals, nursing and ancilliary staff, who take an active interest in the running of the facility as well as ensuring individualised care needs for all residents are met.
AccommodationDonwood has a total of 105 beds, comprising of single rooms with their own ensuites . All single rooms are spacious, light filled, with an outlook to gardens or decked areas. As part of our 105 beds we have a 30 bed memory support unit where residents have access to large open areas and gardens. We have many lounge areas around the facility for residents and families comfort. Our new administration area houses a café and large function room for residents and visitors enjoyment.Community CentreThe Donwood Community Centre is designed for individuals who live at home by themselves or with a carer(s), but would like to participate in outside activities. It offers individuals an opportunity for social interaction involving activities that promote mental and physical stimulation as well as access to an outpatient physiotherapy clinic.RespiteRespite accommodation is offered to individuals living at home with their carer(s) or by themselves and feeling they need a ‘break’. We offer respite in all parts of our facility, with three dedicated private rooms dedicated to respite.
Services offered within the facility:
All rooms are fully serviced
Personal clothing is laundered at the facility unless alternate arrangements are made with the families
Clothing labeling system
24 hour nursing care by Registered Nursing staff
Call bell system to all rooms
Furnished bedrooms with built in wardrobes
Resident activity program - Monday to Friday
Extended activity hours are provided in our memory support unit (Ainslie) covering evenings and weekends
Two on site buses for outings and resident use
Several doctors from local clinics visit the facility
Hairdressing, beauty therapy, podiatry and other ancilliary service providers who visit the facility
Extensive physiotherapy service
All meals cooked on site by a fully qualified Chef
Resident meetings held every two months.
Independent Living UnitsLocated in Diana Street we have six independent living units. Resident who own these units can access services within the facility at a reduced cost. Units are purchased according to the Retirement Villages Act.
Please contact us by our telephone contact details above, or click on 'Send Enquiry' or 'View Website' if you would like to arrange a tour of the facility.
St Thomas Community Retirement Village.Located in the heart of the quiet, tree-lined suburb of Forest Hill, St Thomas Community Retirement Village, offers an affordable lifestyle in an idyllic and peaceful setting. All homes are well appointed with two bedrooms and have either an open plan or separate kitchen design.There is an abundance of shopping outlets, medical centres, entertainment, restaurant and cafe options for your convenience and enjoyment. Within the Village you’ll have access to the centrally located Community Centre.
A laid-back lifestyle within a welcoming retirement community, where rest and relaxation combine to create a home you’ll love. Located in the award-winning Caroline Springs community, Caesia Gardens offers a vibrant retirement lifestyle immersed in the beauty of nature.
This pet-friendly retirement village features a range of thoughtfully designed homes, welcoming community spaces and a lively calendar of events crafted to foster friendships and enhance wellbeing.
Surrounded by parklands and greenery, and walking distance to Lake Caroline, you’ll enjoy nature’s tranquillity while being just a short stroll from bustling CS Square Shopping Centre.
Nestled at the foot of the Yarra Valley Parklands, Viewbank Gardens is a picturesque retirement village just 19km northeast of Melbourne’s CBD.
Set within lush, landscaped grounds, this pet-friendly village offers a range of amenities, including a thriving communal vegetable garden and a recently renovated community centre.Located close to shops, medical services, and local clubs, at Viewbank Gardens you'll be conveniently situated in the heart of Viewbank with easy access to essential amenities and an array of recreational activities.
Heathglen is a warm and welcoming retirement village community, offering a prime location for a fulfilling retirement lifestyle.This pet-friendly village includes a range of recently renovated, generously proportioned homes, set among landscaped gardens. Here you’ll enjoy a relaxing retirement with numerous leisure amenities, a communal vegetable garden and a lively calendar of social events and activities.
Situated for the ultimate convenience right opposite Pacific Werribee, and close to scenic walking trails, medical services, and public transport, you’ll have everything you need at Heathglen.
VMCH St Thomas' Retirement VillageStep into this warm and inviting community… Where new friendships are developed & nurtured, where you can feel safe and well connected, where you can enjoy complete peace of mind.A friendly, secure and tight-knit community resides at St. Thomas’ Village. Privacy and independence is assured but with so many welcoming people living here, staying social is easy.
AdventCare offer a mixture of Independent Living Units in Nunawading, All have 24 hour security, emergency call buttons, maintenance, gardening and most importantly, a loving caring Christian environment where residents enjoy a comfortable and happy life.
AdventCare Laughlin Units have two (2) bedrooms, with the master including bay windows, large lounge separated from the kitchen by a service friendly breakfast bar, dishwasher, electric hotplates, large pantry, ducted heating, air conditioning, very large laundry, spacious bathrooms, carpeted and vinyl flooring throughout the units and tiling in the wet areas.
mecwacare John Atchison retirement village combines the benefit of independent living with access to shared facilities from a convenient location close to local shops, public transport and the nearby parklands and attractions
of Werribee. Enjoy maintenance-free modern living with the peace of mind of an emergency on-call system should assistance be needed any time of the day or night.
Community transport is available for local outings and residents can purchase fresh meals and access a hair and beauty salon on-site. Wi-fi access is available and the adjacent aged care centre is wheelchair-friendly.
Nestled in the heart of Caulfield North, Caulfield Horizons Care Community (formerly BlueCross Sheridan Hall Caulfield) is known for its warm and welcoming environment. Our contemporary building wraps around a sun-filled central courtyard, creating a peaceful space for relaxation and connection. Residents can enjoy quiet moments by the fireplace, a book in our well-stocked library, or social time with friends in our café. With boutique-style accommodation and modern furnishings, our Care Community offers both comfort and elegance in a homely setting.
Live on top of the world at Golden Rise Bendigo.Bendigo’s newest seniors living community offers residents a stylish, low maintenance lifestyle with like-minded neighbours.Golden Rise is located on Specimen Hill in Golden Square with picturesque views of the surrounding district, and set within landscaped gardens featuring native plants and trees. Enjoy easy access to nearby shopping centres, recreational and healthcare centres, with even more choice available in Bendigo CBD – just a short drive away.
Live independently with a sense of security and peace of mind, knowing you can access personalised care and support – housekeeping, home maintenance, transport and home care services – if you would prefer a helping hand.
Enjoy a vibrant, easy-living retirement with a community of new friends at Golden Rise.