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Nestled at the Dandenong Ranges foothills, in the peaceful grounds of Walmsley Retirement Village, Walmsley Aged Care Residence offers a modern, supportive environment where residents can thrive. The residence has been thoughtfully redesigned to provide high-quality care, ensuring that the local community continues to receive exceptional support. With 24-hour care tailored to individual needs, we offer a safe, welcoming space for our residents to call home.
At Walmsley, wellbeing is our top priority. Our dedicated care team works closely with residents and their loved ones to ensure a smooth transition into their new home, providing the right support at the right time. We focus on fostering an atmosphere of friendship and respect, helping residents feel a true sense of belonging.
The residence is designed to encourage connection, with a central ""street"" linking households to shared community spaces, including activity rooms, café, lounges, libraries, and gym. Residents can also enjoy the on-site beauty salon and relax with family and friends in comfortable, open spaces. For visitors, ample on-site parking is available.
We offer a variety of activities that enhance wellbeing and promote independence, from social outings to leisurely strolls in the garden. Our care team is always on hand to assist with daily tasks, giving residents more time to enjoy the things they love.
The nearby Kilsyth Club offers entertaining, restaurant and pokies for those who enjoy a flutter. We are also within a short drive to Chirnside Park and Eastland Shopping Centres.
At Walmsley Aged Care, we prioritize connection, respect, and the creation of a community where every resident feels valued and supported.
With 24-hour care and services tailored to the unique needs of our residents, we provide the support they deserve. Residents can enjoy spending time in the activity rooms, multi-faith room, gym, lounges, libraries, or simply relax and chat over a cuppa with friends and family at our café. Our dedicated hairdressing and beauty salon ensures that residents continue to look and feel their best.
Meals are freshly prepared by on-site chefs, with a variety of delicious, nutritious, and seasonal options available. Each household also features a beautifully appointed kitchen, where residents can cook their own meals. The well-stocked pantry is replenished daily with fresh produce.
We offer a wide range of activities aimed at enhancing wellbeing, maximizing independence, and helping residents continue to enjoy the things they love. Our supportive care team is also on hand to assist with everyday tasks, giving residents more time to focus on what truly matters to them.
Each of our private suites is purpose-built to enhance mobility, accommodate changing needs, and nurture privacy and independence. Our rooms provide a peaceful haven to relax, read, spend time with visitors, or catch up on Favorite television shows. We encourage our residents to personalize their rooms by bringing along treasured items such as photos, artwork, and mementos from special occasions or holidays.
Our model at Walmsley allows residents to remain in the same room and homelike environment, regardless of their changing care needs. This helps them maintain a sense of comfort and continuity, ensuring they truly feel at home in their own space.
Room name & type | Room size (m2) | Room information | Maximum Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) | Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) | Combination DAP and RAD |
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Deluxe Suite Single Room with Private Ensuite |
23 | As seen in 'About our rooms'. | $750,000 | $167.88 | RAD $375,000 + DAP $83.94 |
Deluxe Corner Suite Single Room with Private Ensuite |
24 | As seen in 'About our rooms' plus a choice of a king single or double bed. | $779,000 | $174.37 | RAD $389,500 + DAP $87.18 |
Premium Suite Single Room with Private Ensuite |
30 | As seen in 'About our rooms' plus a kitchennette (with dishwasher, microwave and mini fridge), dining table and chairs, display shelving, additonal loung seating and a choice of a king single or double bed. | $920,000 | $205.93 | RAD $460,000 + DAP $102.96 |
Australian Unity is pleased to offer aged care residents at Walmsley enhanced choices through our Better Together Plus services. These services are provided for $40.00 per day, which includes access to all of the below options:
Stay connected with family, friends and community | Be entertained and stay social and active, wherever you are | Enjoy premium dining experiences | Premium beverages |
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Get wi-fi access with unlimited data. | Watch premium TV content like sport or movies, in communal areas. | Choose to eat breakfast in your room or common area anytime until 12 noon. | Enjoy a selection of wine, beer, sparkling water or non-alcoholic beverages at lunch and dinner. |
Phone loved ones with unlimited national calls. | Enjoy a library of movies, TV shows and digital radio stations suited to your tastes. | Help yourself to a range of continental breakfast items from our household kitchen or our team can cook you a hot breakfast. | |
See available events and services on the Family Connect app. | Keep active with activities, exercise, quizzes and more. | Choose from a selection of main courses at lunch and dinner, with lighter options available. | |
Use the hotel-style TV system to find events, daily menus and more. | Join in a weekly catered happy hour with regular entertainment. | Well stocked household kitchen gives you access to snacks 24/7. | |
Enjoy access to tablets for shared use. | Be part of monthly events and invite your loved ones to join you. | Enjoy freshly prepared meals by qualified chefs, using seasonal ingredients. | |
Get help from our team to access and support you using technology. | Invite guests for a meal in our serviced dining room or BBQ area. | ||
Stay active using our purpose designed state of the art equipment in our serviced gym. |
We understand that the process of considering moving into residential aged care can be confusing. This is why we have created a hand six-step guide to help you at every stage.