Chelsea Parkside Care Community

87 Argyle Avenue
CHELSEA VIC 3196
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RATINGS
Overall rating


Acceptable

Reported: February 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


Good

Residents' experience


Acceptable

Staffing


Acceptable

Quality measures


Good

October 2025
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May 2025
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January 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: $581,000
Maximum DAP: $126.71

Room size: 15-16.1 m2
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
Superior rooms at BlueCross Gardenia are located in the East Wing and offer all the amenities and furnishings of a Standard Private room. These rooms feature a view to either the internal courtyards or boundary gardens. Some offer private access to the courtyards, while others also offer views to the netball courts opposite.
Single room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $553,000
Maximum DAP: $120.60

Room size: 11.7-16.1 m2
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
Standard Private rooms at BlueCross Gardenia are located in the East Wing. These single rooms feature a private ensuite and a window to the front garden beds and car park. There is ample room for your cherished possessions such as an armchair or dressing table and other memorabilia. The rooms have the same furnishings as a Standard Single Share room. Some rooms have interconnecting doors and may be suitable for couples.
Single room + shared bathroom

Maximum RAD: $498,000
Maximum DAP: $108.60

Room size: 11.4-13.2 m2
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
Standard Single Share rooms at BlueCross Gardenia are located in the West Wing. These single rooms offer a window for natural light and space for you to bring some of your treasured memorabilia to display. The rooms have a height adjustable single bed, a bedside table, a dining chair, over-bed table, a built-in wardrobe, connection points for telephone and television, a wall-mounted flat screen television, ceiling fan and hydronic heating. These rooms have a shared ensuite.
Single room + ensuite

Maximum RAD: $498,000
Maximum DAP: $108.60

Room size: 16.1 m2
Maximum room occupancy: 1
Room description (as supplied):
Superior Parkland View rooms at BlueCross Gardenia are slightly larger than Superior rooms and offer views to the gardens and Bicentennial Park. They are also located in the East Wing and feature all the amenities and furnishings of a Standard Private room.
Shared room + shared bathroom

Maximum RAD: $321,000
Maximum DAP: $70.00

Room size: 21.3 m2
Maximum room occupancy: 2
Room description (as supplied):
Standard Twin Share rooms at BlueCross Gardenia are located in the West Wing. These large rooms accommodate two people and may suit couples. They offer a large window for natural light, plus there is room for you to bring some of your treasured memorabilia to display. The rooms have for each person a height adjustable single bed, a bedside table, a dining chair, over-bed table, a built-in wardrobe, connection points for telephone and television, a wall-mounted flat screen television, ceiling fan and hydronic heating. These rooms have a shared ensuite.
Aged Care Home's description:

BlueCross Gardenia in Chelsea, provides quality permanent, respite (short term aged care in a nursing home) and dementia care for 73 people.With Bicentennial Park at its doorstep, and the local RSL, bowls clubs, beach and shops of Chelsea just a short distance away, Gardenia is well connected to the local community.The residence itself features secure, manicured gardens outside, tranquil décor inside and quality amenities, all of which make it a comfortable home.Our highly qualified clinical services staff and our personal care attendants are attentive to all your needs. We are proud of our record of continuity of care (ageing in place) at Gardenia and invite you to come and be a part of our warm community.

Government funded:
Yes
Extra service provider:
Yes
Website:
https://www.opalhealthcare.com.au/residential-aged-care/chelsea-parkside
Provider organisation:
DPG Services Pty Ltd Note for provider
Phone number:
03 9776 0799
Contact web page:
https://www.opalhealthcare.com.au/contact-us
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Chelsea Parkside Care Community
87 Argyle Avenue
CHELSEA VIC 3196
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