mecwacare Ballan Aged Care Facility

168 Inglis Street
BALLAN VIC 3342
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RATINGS
Overall rating


Good

Reported: January 2025 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.

You can learn more about Star Rating calculations here.

Compliance


Excellent

Residents' experience


Good

Staffing


Good

Quality measures


Good

November 2024
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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: $480,000
Maximum DAP: $110.73

Room size: Up to 12.25m²-16.4m²
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
All rooms are well-appointed with their own large ensuite bathroom and built-in robe. Each room has a high-low bed and comes fitted with a bedhead. There is also a bedside table and drawers. Residents have the option of bringing their own furniture (excluding beds) to furnish the room according to their individual needs and style. Installation of personal fittings will be carried out by mecwacare’s maintenance officer. There is a range of room options to suit every lifestyle, with internal heating and cooling systems for individual resident comfort, private ensuite or shared bathrooms, generous storage space including a built-in wardrobe and shelves. Personal safes are available on request. All rooms have telephone, internet and free-to-air television connections. Each room is bathed in natural light and includes comfortable and tasteful furnishings. Rooms have views of the landscaped gardens. All rooms have access to large bathrooms that are fully accessible with built-in handrails. A
Aged Care Home's description:

Located within the picturesque township of Ballan on the banks of the Werribee River, this centrally located 30-bed hostel offers a person-centred approach to aged care. A supported living environment assists residents to maintain an active and rewarding lifestyle. All single rooms have large ensuite bathrooms and built-in robes. Within the home, residents have access to a large day room that includes lounge and dining areas. Residents also have access to lovely gardens.
There is a strong focus on resident wellbeing, with many activities and outings organised with the residents’ input and designed to cater for individual needs and interests. Ballan Hostel is an hour’s drive from Melbourne and 30 minutes from Ballarat. Its central location is 700 metres from Ballan Railway Station and a short stroll from the main street with its gorgeous cafes, shops and library. There is also on-site access to general practitioners, allied health services, a swimming pool and gym.

Government funded:
Yes
Extra service provider:
No
Website:
https://mecwacare.org.au
Provider organisation:
MECWA Note for provider
ABN 59004927244
Phone number:
+61385734812
Email address:
admissions@mecwacare.org.au
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168 Inglis Street
BALLAN VIC 3342
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