Our aged care respite service provides emergency and short-term care and support to older people in the community living with high care needs and their carers. Respite allows carers to take a break knowing their loved one is being looked after in a safe, secure environment by qualified care staff.

Our aged care respite service provides:
• short term and emergency respite accommodation in a secure environment
• personal care
• all meals
• exercise programs
• pet therapy, and
• a calendar of activities, including indoor bowls, music concerts and craft groups.

Wesley Mission Queensland has been caring for Queenslanders for over 100 years. As the first provider of residential aged care in the State, we have a long and proud history of improving the landscape of aged care services by finding new and leading ways to celebrate individuality, honour life and tailor support through meaningful relationships.

Guilford Young Grove was the first Residential Aged Care Facility of Southern Cross Care, opening its doors to residents in 1975.
Perched high on a hill, the extensive unobstructed water views across the Derwent River to Wrest Point, the Tasman Bridge and Hobart City provide an ever changing vista.
Attractive lawns and gardens provide pleasant outlooks and the rose garden in particular offers months of pleasure to residents and visitors alike.
Most beds come with en-suite facilities, Guilford Young Grove has an enviable reputation for being friendly, homely facility with personalised service from dedicated staff.
The cosy rooms make the most of the expansive views where residents can enjoy a warm sunny aspect with stunning views over the gardens to the river and city.
We have a comprehensive training and development calendar to support our employees to deliver an excellent service.

Respite care is offered to give carers a much-needed break and give the opportunity to experience life in a residence with the support of 24-hour nursing, chef-prepared meals, laundry on-site and a range of lifestyle activities to participate in.

We also offer many amenities, including a cafe to relax with family members, a hair salon, and cinema.

Respite is offered for a minimum of two weeks and may be extended depending on availability.

To apply, please get in touch with the client services manager.

Set amongst beautiful landscaped gardens in the grounds of the former Banfields cinema and restaurant complex in Cowes, Banfields Aged Careis an architecturally designed residential aged care facility. The single level facility features luxurious amenities and provides care to 94 residents, offering all levels of residential care with ageing in place programs as well as dementia specific care in a secure setting. This spacious and elegant home consists of separate wings each containing 14 rooms/suites with large luxurious living and dining areas adjoining a central reception centre. Banfields Aged Care provides high quality care and services in luxurious surroundingsThese includeSingle spacious rooms with en-suite bathrooms and comfortable living areasSuites with fully equipped kitchenettes and lounge areas for a more generous style of livingSpacious lounge sitting and dining areas within the fully air conditioned facility, as well as a cafe and bar.

Melva McDonald Lodge is located within Anglicare’s Rooty Hill Retirement Living Village. Since opening in 2019, Melva McDonald Lodge has been welcomed into the local community and is home to 90 residents. Incorporating innovative dementia design principles, it features pleasant outdoor spaces and is within walking distance of transport and shops.

Person-centred care is at the forefront of this home’s design with private en suite bathrooms, care within dedicated groups and dementia-friendly spaces. The innovative building design incorporates a ‘village-feel Main Street’, with shopfronts for services including a hairdresser and café.

Melva McDonald Lodge has a dedicated lifestyle team to provide regular activities for residents. This team also facilitates our Rhythm of Life® program, giving residents a choice in how they spend their day from meals to activities, outings and more.

Resthaven Aberfoyle Park offers a comprehensive range of aged care services: residential aged care, and respite accommodation for older people. We are located within a short distance to local shopping centres, churches and public transport.
In our warm, safe and homelike environment, new residents and their families are welcomed and supported as they settle in. You can enjoy a wide range of activities from the comprehensive and personalised lifestyle program, and our stylish dining rooms make meal time a pleasure, with freshly cooked, home-style meals. All Resthaven residential accommodation features single rooms or shared accommodation for couples, all with ensuites.
Resthaven believes that affordable aged care should be accessible to all. In some circumstances you may apply to Resthaven for consideration of your individual financial means. Contact our friendly Accommodation Enquiries team to discuss the options on 8373 9113 .

Juniper Hillcrest is located in the regional town of Geraldton 450 kilometres north of Perth and has 80 single rooms each with an ensuite over 4 wings

Three wings provide general respite and permanent residential care with one wing providing secure dementia care. Each wing has easy access to the dining areas, activity rooms and communal lounges.

Juniper Hillcrest incorporates an integrated approach to person-centred personal, clinical, allied health care and lifestyle services for our residents.

As one of WA’s leading aged care providers Juniper has been supporting older people for more than 65 years.

For information and assistance please contact a friendly member of our Access Team on 1300 313 000 or via email on access@juniper.org.au