Retirement Villages in Greater Dandenong, Victoria

Retirement living is the perfect way to continue living in your own home, and within a supportive community that removes the burdens of maintaining a large property, while bringing peace of mind. Uniting AgeWell offers retirement living options for singles and couples in metropolitan and regional Victoria. Our caring communities enable you to join daily social activities, excursions and shopping trips, or remain connected to family, friends and the activities you love most. How much you get involved in community life is entirely up to you. We offer retirement living options in the following locations:   South East Victoria  Hawthorn Forest Hill Mt Waverley Camberwell Burwood Bentleigh North West Victoria  Kingsville Bendigo Geelong No referral is required to join a Uniting AgeWell retirement living community. For some independent living complexes, an entry contribution is required. This contribution is held in trust for the resident during their stay.  It is refunded when they leave, with a small amount retained by the facility. Uniting AgeWell maintains the buildings and communal gardens of all its independent living options on behalf of residents.Uniting AgeWell may also provide support at home services such as domestic assistance and personal care. These additional services are available on a fee-for-service basis or through the Federal Government-subsidised Support at Home program.  A Uniting AgeWell team member is happy to meet with you to discuss your circumstances and housing requirements, and can arrange a tour of your preferred apartment complex. We can also provide application forms, fees and apartment information.

Located in the heart of Glen Waverly, Campbell Place Retirement Community is ideally located for an active lifestyle with everything you need right on your doorstep. Catch up with friends at a local café or restaurant, enjoy some shopping at The Glen or play a round of golf only moments away. If you are looking to go further afield, the well-connected Glen Waverly train station is just a short stroll from your front. The community has a range of shared amenities to enjoy. Relax with a good book from the library, entertain friends and family in the barbecue areas, keep fit in the gym or pamper yourself at the hair and beauty salon. Campbell Place provides you with low maintenance secure living, featuring architecturally designed two- and three-bedroom apartments with car parking and open plan living areas. The best way to know if a place feels like home is to come and take a personal tour. Please contact us to arrange yours. We’d love to show you around. 

The barbecue sizzles, the wine and conversation flow freely, and again your anticipation rises. The rooftop terrace is just the place to entertain all the possibilities on the horizon. Just over one kilometre from Melbourne’s CBD, Drummond Place sets you up perfectly to enjoy living at its best. The enviable location gives you direct access to everything that makes Carlton so desirable and the city of Melbourne one of the world’s most liveable. The city of festivals, comedy, fine food, wine, and the arts is all yours to be explored and savoured. A short tram ride connects you with Melbourne’s famous laneway culture, the arts precinct, world-class boutiques and iconic department stores. Melbourne’s major sporting venues and theatres, the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Zoo, and the State Library are literally minutes away. The rich colourful character of your local neighbourhood is also home to charming cafés and specialist shops, all housed beneath Carlton’s signature iron verandas. Welcome to where tradition is embraced with passion The vibrancy and genuine warmth of the Drummond Place community in Carlton runs deep. From the upbeat light-filled gym to the open nature of the beautifully designed spaces by renowned architect Fender Katsalidis, there’s a real shared pride in belonging here. Perfectly balancing a sense of community with personal privacy, Drummond Place offers a quality lifestyle, an array of premium services and unobtrusive security. From the moment you’re greeted by the concierge in the lobby you get a feeling that this is more like a boutique hotel. The select range of services and outstanding facilities further attest to this. Located within its own architecturally-designed precinct, here you have every opportunity to enjoy fitness, hobbies and companionship in a secure low maintenance living environment. With quiet places for reading or study, the ground floor features a reception with a concierge, private library, lounge, arts and crafts room, and a dining area with fireplace. Relaxing on those colder Carlton afternoons just couldn’t be better. On the corner of the precinct you’ll find arguably one of the finest cafés in Melbourne. On the same level you’ll find a surprisingly large gym, games area and private cinema. There’s also The Garden Room with an on-site kitchenette for private dining and a rooftop terrace for outdoor entertaining. From every point of view this is leisurely living at its very best. And, in most cases, should you have a small good-natured pet* they are very welcome to share it with you. As you’d expect from internationally acclaimed architects Fender Katsalidis, the future-focussed room and bedroom designs create a choice of flexible living arrangements. All bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and generous ensuites. The large private balcony has space for an outdoor setting and barbecue. Refined finishes and fittings are in abundance. These include stone bathroom and kitchen benchtops. Your modern, elegant kitchen features the very latest Miele cooking appliances and a drawer-style dishwasher. You also enjoy secure, direct lift access to personally reserved underground parking. For extra peace of mind there is a 24-hour emergency call service. Contact us to tour this wonderful home and available apartments today.

Located just five kilometres from Mornington’s Main Street, Peninsula Grange Retirement Community offers easy access to a wide range of shopping, dining, banking, entertainment and professional services. We have a local bus and taxis that service the community, so getting out and about is easy. While all the amenities of Mornington are nearby, activities and entertainment are right on your doorstep. Keep yourself active in the gym, hit the bowling green or take a dip in the pool. Or relax in the library before pampering yourself in the hair and beauty salon. Designed to offer you the ultimate in convenient and relaxed retirement living, Peninsula Grange offers a choice of two- or three-bedroom apartment or villa residences. Each residence also has a single or double car garage with secure internal access for lock-up-and-go convenience. The best way to know if a place feels like home is to come and take a personal tour. Please contact us to arrange yours. We’d love to show you around.

Cumberland View is situated in 34 acres of green open space in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburb of Wheelers Hill. Surrounded by majestic gums and abundant native flora, residents wake each day to sweeping views across the Dandenong Ranges. Our spacious 1, 2 and 3-bedroom units offer private, secure, and tastefully appointed accommodation for singles and couples. Choose from a range of beautiful refurbished and traditional units, all featuring contemporary open plan living perfect for entertaining friends and family or creating a cosy retreat from village life.Our facilities, location, and lifestyle philosophy provide a truly exceptional retirement living experience designed to deliver ease and enjoyment throughout the next chapter of your life.Our village amenities include:Community and concert hall Outdoor heated pool and BBQ area Village bus Croquet and bowling green Billiard room Gymnasium and hydro spa pool Computers and library access Library and lounge area Hairdressing salon General store Vegetable gardens Onsite nurse and healthcare specialists. To find out more or book a tour of our unique village, contact us on 03 9795 9166.

The Grace Albert Park Lake is a stunning collection of retirement apartments with magnificent views across the lake and to the Melbourne skyline. The Grace is at the forefront of community living, where luxurious homes are complemented by an exceptional level of service and world-class facilities. Located in one of Melbourne’s most sought after precincts, opposite Albert Park Lake, The Grace is in a perfect position for you to enjoy an active, inner-city retirement. A close collaboration between award-winning architects Fender Katsalidis and interior designers Mim Design has ensured every luxury residence is carefully considered and a joy to live in. Everything has been designed to encourage a sense of connectedness and community. A wealth of entertainment and recreation spaces include a wellbeing centre, library, artists’ studio and edible garden. An in-house concierge provides a reassuring presence and a warm, personal touch. Make the move to world-class retirement living today at The Grace Albert Park Lake. 

Purposeful design, spacious apartments and outstanding amenities, are hallmarks of this state-of-the-art complex located in one of Hawthorn’s most prized locations. Setting new standards in independent retirement living, Manningtree Hawthorn incorporates generous and inviting spaces to entertain and be entertained, combined with cosy lounges perfect for a catch up, and the services that make life comfortable. Choose from a selection of 49 contemporary and elegantly designed two and three bedroom apartments. Each featuring a Master bedroom with ensuite, spacious open-plan living and dining, an integrated kitchen and separate laundry, generous balcony or terrace, lock-up and bicycle storage and secure carpark.

Tucked away in a quiet suburban setting and just moments from the heart of Mooroolbark, St John's Rise is a welcoming, close-knit community offering stylish, low-maintenance homes—giving you more time to focus on what truly matters.Enjoy access to the community Clubhouse, featuring a dining area, multi-purpose space, art and craft room, reflection/allied health room, and an admin area.Stage 2 is now released—don’t miss the opportunity to secure your future home.Contact us today to learn more about life at St John’s Rise.

Located in a quiet crescent in the heart of Wantirna South, Latvian Community Retirement Village offers convenience and peace of mind. You can maintain an independent lifestyle and rest easy knowing extra support is close at hand.We have a total of 53 one and two-bedroom units in our supportive and tight-knit community. Each unit is thoughtfully designed with a modern kitchen, accessible bathroom and delightful outdoor area. Enjoy the established gardens around you and views of the Dandenong Ranges as well.You may also access our home care services on a fee-for-service basis or through the Federal Government-funded Support at Home program.

Nestled in the heart of Caulfield North, Caulfield Horizons Care Community (formerly BlueCross Sheridan Hall Caulfield) is known for its warm and welcoming environment. Our contemporary building wraps around a sun-filled central courtyard, creating a peaceful space for relaxation and connection. Residents can enjoy quiet moments by the fireplace, a book in our well-stocked library, or social time with friends in our café. With boutique-style accommodation and modern furnishings, our Care Community offers both comfort and elegance in a homely setting.