mecwacare Wahroonga

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