McKellar Centre

45-95 Ballarat Road
NORTH GEELONG VIC 3215
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RATINGS
Overall rating


Good

Reported: May 2026 by Dept. of Health and Aged Care. The overall rating is based on the aged care home’s performance across four key areas: Compliance, Residents’ Experience, Staffing and Quality Measures.

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Compliance


Excellent

Residents' experience


Good

Staffing


Excellent

Quality measures


Significant improvement needed

February 2026
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October 2025
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For more details about this facility's compliance and quality, view the Aged Care Quality & Safety Commission audit reports here.
DETAILS
Accommodation:
Residential permanent:
Single room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $439,000
Maximum DAP: $101.39

Room size: 15.5
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
Spacious design, modern decor, contemporary colour scheme with natural lighting and connection to the external courtyards. Beautiful garden settings that enhance emotional well-being and a sense of tranquility. Overhead tracking manual lifting system.
Single room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $416,000
Maximum DAP: $96.08

Room size: 15.5
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
Spacious secure design, modern decor, contemporary colour scheme with natural lighting and connection to the external courtyards. Beautiful garden settings that enhance emotional well-being and a sense of tranquility.
Shared room + shared bathroom

Maximum RAD: $394,000
Maximum DAP: $91.00

Room size: 15.5
Maximum room occupancy: 2
Room description (as supplied):
Spacious secure design, modern decor, contemporary colour scheme with natural lighting and connection to the external courtyards. Beautiful garden settings that enhance emotional well-being and a sense of tranquility.
Single room + shared bathroom

Maximum RAD: $394,000
Maximum DAP: $91.00

Room size: 15.5
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
Spacious secure design, modern decor, contemporary colour scheme with natural lighting and connection to the external courtyards. Beautiful garden settings that enhance emotional well-being and a sense of tranquility.
Shared room + shared bathroom

Maximum RAD: $315,000
Maximum DAP: $72.75

Room size: 15.5
Maximum room occupancy: 2
Room description (as supplied):
Spacious design, modern decor, contemporary colour scheme with natural lighting and connection to the external courtyards. Beautiful garden settings that enhance emotional well-being and a sense of tranquility. Overhead tracking manual lifting system
Aged Care Home's description:

Wallace Lodge 108 places
Blakiston Lodge 90 places -Secure Dementia & Aged Persons Mental Health

Government funded:
Yes
Extra service provider:
Yes
Website:
https://www.barwonhealth.org.au/service/residential-aged-care/
Provider organisation:
Barwon Health Note for provider
Phone number:
+61342155563
Email address:
emma.mole@barwonhealth.org.au
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McKellar Centre
45-95 Ballarat Road
NORTH GEELONG VIC 3215
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