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mecwacare Bacchus Marsh

Large residential aged care facility (144 beds) Darley, VIC

58 Grey Street
Darley VIC 3340

(03) 5366 6600


Set on the picturesque Darley Refractories historical site, mecwacare Bacchus Marsh delivers high-quality and contemporary aged care, led by their team of expert and compassionate professionals.

mecwacare Bacchus Marsh

Situated on leafy Grey Street in Darley, mecwacare Bacchus Marsh is a state-of-the-art residential aged care facility that caters to wide variety of personalised care options.

Featuring breathtaking views of the east, Bacchus Marsh boasts a rich history as the former Darley Refractories site and is still home to the original ‘old brick tower,’ first constructed in 1880.

Each of the five ‘small home’ wings, known as a ‘community,’ features its own private lounge and dining area, allowing for regular socialisation and creating a welcoming, close-knit environment for residents.

Home to 144 modern rooms and a wide variety of indoor and outdoor spaces available for visiting families and friends, Bacchus Marsh provides a wide range of living spaces to cater to individual preferences and care needs, including double suites for partners or those desiring a bit of extra space.

Each of the king single rooms feature outdoor access to manicured gardens and sun-filled courtyards, providing the perfect intersection of modern and natural elements.

Boasting lush, green spaces and a quiet suburban location just minutes from the Western Freeway, Bacchus Marsh offers a convenient and peaceful lifestyle for residents that is personalised to their unique needs.

Additional Information

  • Specialised care and respite options to suit your needs, including residential care, palliative care, dementia care and short-term respite
  • 24-hour onsite nurse and regular GP service
  • Access to allied health services
  • Convenient access to onsite services, including hair salon, gym facilities and onsite café
  • Dedicated lifestyle team maintain a busy calendar of wellness programs for residents to enjoy and pursue their passions and interests
  • Tasty and nutritious hot meals prepared by our in-house chef, using the freshest produce and seasonal flavours
  • Meals can be customised to suit modified diets and health needs
  • Food focus meetings are held every month to ensure the menu reflects the choices and preferences of all residents
Highlights
Access to onsite gym with physiotherapist
Convenient location, close to local amenities
Dedicated Memory Support Unit
Full activity program with community integration
Modern facilities and range of onsite amenities
Spacious king single rooms with private ensuite
Home features
Alcohol served
Aromatherapy
BBQ area
Beauty services
Café
Church services
Computer and internet access
Courtyard
Dining room
Fireplace
Foxtel
Gardens
Hairdressing
Kitchen on-site
Laundry on-site
Library
Pets can visit
Pharmacy services
Phone in-room
TV
Visitor parking
Wi-Fi
Activities
Art therapy
Arts and crafts
Cooking classes
Exercise classes
Group games
Music therapy
Outings and excursions
Pet therapy
Social activities

Location

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Rooms and pricing

Residential accommodation create their fees based on a RAD (Refundable Accommodation Deposit) and a daily rate. Many facilities will negotiate these fees. Use the calculator below to see how a lower RAD can be offset by a highly daily rate

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Room type Cost
Classic Room
Single room with Private ensuite
17m2 – 19m2
$390,000 maximum
RAD
or $89.54 maximum
Daily rate
Superior Room
Single room with Private ensuite
20m2 – 23m2
$450,000 maximum
RAD
or $103.32 maximum
Daily rate
Premium Room
Single room with Private ensuite
21m2 – 26m2
$500,000 maximum
RAD
or $114.79 maximum
Daily rate
Premium Extra Room
Single room with Private ensuite
29m2
$550,000 maximum
RAD
or $126.27 maximum
Daily rate
Disclaimer

The information which is summarised herein does not constitute financial or other professional advice and is general in nature.

It does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be acted on without full understanding of your current situation.

Any objectives should be discussed with an Aged Care Financial Advisor.