mecwacare Wahroonga

· 124 Spencer Street, Canadian VIC 3350

Residential aged care at mecwacare Wahroonga in Canadian, Victoria

  • Permanent
  • Respite
  • Dementia

Single rooms with ensuites

Enjoy private rooms with a dedicated bathroom


About our home

mecwacare Wahroonga is a 90-room residential aged care facility near Ballarat offering permanent, respite, dementia, and palliative care services. The north-facing facility is situated in a quiet location between Pennyweight Gully and Sparrow Ground Reserve, with easy access to Woowookarung Regional Park and Lake Esmond Botanical Park.

The facility offers three room types: standard rooms, premium rooms, and double suites for couples. All rooms feature private ensuite bathrooms, individual climate control, memory-support mattresses, and fully adjustable king-single electric beds. In-room amenities include phones and Wi-Fi access, with residents welcome to personalise their spaces with their own furnishings.

Communal areas include a games room, hairdressing salon, private dining room, and separate wings each with their own dining area. A lounge with an open fireplace provides a comfortable gathering space, while landscaped gardens and courtyards include a specially designed sensory walk for residents with dementia.

The home features disability access and parking, with a resident bus available for excursions and shopping trips. Healthcare support includes visiting doctors and allied health professionals. Located adjacent to mecwacare The Pines retirement village, the facility offers a continuous care pathway.

  • Gardens
  • Nearby shops
  • Organised activities
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Top Rated Home in Canadian

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

8.4Overall Score
202 Staffing Minutes
3 Year Accreditation

mecwacare Wahroonga Reviews

8.7· Recommended by 100% residents

Categories

Staff8.2
Home8.8
Independence9.5
Food7.9
Kindness9.1
Safety9.8

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


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 Wahroonga supports eligible government funded residents with subsidised fees.

Room Type
Price
Standard with private ensuiteSingle room + ensuite
$91.62 DailyOR$400,000 RAD
Premium room with private ensuiteSingle room + ensuite
$114.52 DailyOR$500,000 RAD

About the Staff

202
202 mins
All Care Staff
40 mins
Registered Nurse

Residents at mecwacare Wahroonga on average received 202 minutes of total daily care (103% 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

124 Spencer Street, Canadian VIC 3350

Questions

What is the ACQSC star rating of mecwacare Wahroonga?

This home has an overall ACQSC star rating of Good.

What is the price range of residential aged care at mecwacare Wahroonga?

mecwacare Wahroonga has 2 different types of rooms which range in price between $400,000 and $500,000 maximum refundable accommodation deposit.


Updated: 29 September 2024