McKellar Centre – Residential Aged Care in North Geelong, Victoria

McKellar Centre, operated by Barwon Health, focuses on providing care for individuals with dementia and mental health needs in a secure and supportive environment.

Quick facts

Provider
Address
Visiting hours

Ratings and quality

Australian Government aged care ratings

Overall star rating4
Resident Experience3
Staffing5.00
Compliance5
Quality Measures1

Google reviews

Google rating4.00
Google review count

Care services and capabilities

Dementia care
Respite care
Palliative care1
24/7 nursing1
Secure unit
Couples rooms

Care and services at McKellar Centre

McKellar Centre provides nursing, medical, and psychiatric support, as well as specialised services such as the 'Residential in Reach Programme' and Inpatient Rehabilitation Services.

Daily life at McKellar Centre

Residents can access amenities like a hairdressing salon, a contemplation centre, and community gardens. The facility also offers a Barwon Health Aged Care bus for outings.

Daily life

Residents engage in activities within the facility's shared areas, which include a multipurpose room, TV sitting room, and kitchenette, all connected to the gardens and courtyards.

Meals and dining

Residents have access to dining options within the facility, including Cafe 45, which offers a range of healthy food options overlooking the gardens.

Accommodation

The facility offers various room types, including single and shared rooms with private or shared en-suite bathrooms. Room sizes are 15.5m². Accommodation costs (RAD/DAP) vary based on room features and financial assessment. Please contact the provider directly for current pricing and availability.

Team

Details about the staffing model, nursing coverage, qualifications, or training are not currently published by the provider.

Pricing and payment overview

A residential aged care room may be paid for using a Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD), a Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP), or a combination of both. Other fees can include the basic daily fee and means-tested contributions.

Actual aged care costs depend on assessment, room type, funding arrangements and current provider pricing. Contact the provider or My Aged Care for current pricing information.

How to apply

  1. Contact My Aged Care to discuss an ACAT assessment.
  2. Contact the home to ask about suitability and availability.
  3. Arrange a tour.
  4. Confirm room availability, current costs and next steps.

You can contact the home before approval to ask questions, arrange a tour and understand whether it may suit your parent.

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