mecwacare Ballan Nursing Home

· 33 Cowie Street Ballan 3342 VIC

Residential aged care at mecwacare Ballan Nursing Home in Ballan, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia

Great for memory support

Secure memory support unit for residents with high care dementia

Single rooms with ensuites

Enjoy private rooms with a dedicated bathroom


About our 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.

  • Gardens
  • Organised activities
  • Nearby shops
  • Specialised allied health services
  • Transport
  • Onsite hairdresser
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Top Rated Home in Ballan

One of the top homes in Ballan according to residents and Government service audits.

9.3Overall Score
218 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

mecwacare Ballan Nursing Home Reviews

8.9· Recommended by 92% residents

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Staff8.8
Home8.8
Independence9.2
Food8.3
Kindness9.2
Safety8.8

The Residents Experience rating shows what current residents at mecwacare Ballan Nursing Home think of the food, staff, care and more. These ratings are from the 2024 Aged Care Quality Commission Survey.


Forgotten Magpie
Forgotten Magpie
 · 05/12/2016

Excellent. Great food, caring nurses, caring Hospital. A good place to repair and heal.


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

mecwacare Ballan Nursing Home supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
Single room with private ensuiteSingle room + ensuite
$93.82 DailyOR$450,000 RAD
Superior roomSingle room + ensuite
$127.03 DailyOR$550,000 RAD
Standard plus roomSingle room + ensuite
$115.48 DailyOR$500,000 RAD
Standard roomSingle room + ensuite
$103.93 DailyOR$450,000 RAD
Basic roomSingle room + ensuite
$92.38 DailyOR$400,000 RAD

About the Staff

218
218 mins
All Care Staff
45 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at mecwacare Ballan Nursing Home on average received 218 minutes of total daily care (101% target) from a combination of support workers, enrolled and registered nurses. In September 2025, a Registered Nurse was on site 24:00 hours per day.


Things to know

About the operator

  • Operated by MECWA
  • Not for profit business
  • Is Commonwealth government subsidised
  • ABN: 59004927244

Safety Checks

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

Location

33 Cowie Street Ballan 3342 VIC

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of mecwacare Ballan Nursing Home?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

What is the price range of residential aged care at mecwacare Ballan Nursing Home?

mecwacare Ballan Nursing Home has 5 different types of rooms which range in price between $400,000 and $550,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 25 October 2025