mecwacare Ballan Nursing Home

mecwacare Ballan is a 38-room residential aged care home located on the banks of the Werribee River, offering permanent residential, respite, dementia, and palliative care services.

The facility features a spacious communal day room with lounge and dining areas, where residents can choose between social dining and private meals. All rooms receive natural light and offer views of either landscaped gardens or courtyards, with residents able to personalise their living spaces.

Amenities include cozy lounges, pool and gym facilities, landscaped gardens, and on-site access to GP and other allied health services through the neighbouring Ballan Health and Care Services. The facility includes a dedicated memory support unit for specialised care.

An extensive lifestyle program encourages active living through activities such as dancing, music, sewing, cooking, and gardening. Regular community excursions, exercise programs, and holiday celebrations are organised with resident input in planning.

Registered nurses are always on-site, providing round-the-clock care in a supportive environment that allows residents to age in place without relocating if their care needs increase.