James Barker House

Residential aged care at James Barker House in Footscray, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Respite

About our home

James Barker House is a multicultural aged care home with 120 rooms. It has specialised facilities on the ground floor for residents dealing with alcohol dependency, brain injuries, and mental health issues. The home offers a broad spectrum of residential care, including palliative and respite care, with up to 730 days of respite care per financial year.

The care home focuses on assisting homeless or socially disadvantaged residents. It incorporates the historical Footscray Baths facade and features vibrant colors. The facility hosts regular social activities, including music concerts and an art program. It is also a home to various pets, enhancing the living environment. All nursing stations are staffed by professional registered nurses and the facility is equipped with comprehensive disabled amenities.

  • Gardens
  • Outdoor courtyard
  • Nearby shops
  • Onsite hairdresser
  • Organised activities
  • Pets allowed

James Barker House Reviews

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The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at James Barker House think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2025 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.


Anna
Anna
 · 18/08/2022

Amazing staff! Dean and Anu are spectacular! Lovely facility.

Meserach Aliso
Meserach Aliso
 · 30/08/2021

Wonderful place to work good staff and management.

Arvind Kumar
Arvind Kumar
 · 09/07/2019

Clean n tidy aged care. People working there are very nice n caring. Keep it up guys!!

Amelia Kirk
Amelia Kirk
 · 26/12/2017

My husband loves living here so much independence

Jered Gruner
Jered Gruner
 · 12/07/2017

Ok, heres the truth. Hipsters took all the good stuff. I couldn't find a wok.


Rooms & Pricing

No Accommodation fee for respite

You will only pay the Basic daily fee and may pay an additional services fee.

Concessional residents welcome

James Barker House supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
Category Two RoomsSingle room + ensuite
$72.97 DailyOR$350,000 RAD
Category 1 RoomsSingle room + ensuite
$93.82 DailyOR$450,000 RAD


Things to know

About the operator

  • Operated by The Trustee of the Salvation Army (Victoria) Property Trust
  • Not for profit business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 64472238844

Safety Checks

  • Certification valid
  • Has not received notice of sanction
  • Is accredited

Languages spoken

  • Croatian
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Hindustani/Hindi-Urdu
  • Italian
  • Mandarin
  • Polish
  • Punjabi
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese

Location

64 Buckley Street Footscray 3011 VIC

Updated: 25 October 2025