Aged Care Murray and Mallee

Why consider aged care in Murray and Mallee

The Murray River and its lakes are popular for tourism, houseboating, fishing and more. Health services are administered by the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network – with main hubs in Berri and Murray Bridge, as well as other hospitals and emergency health services at Barmera, Karoonda, Lameroo, Loxton, Mannum, Meningie, Pinnaroo, Renmark, Tailem Bend and Waikerie. Nearby Victor Harbor also serves towns in the region’s west, like Goolwa. The area offers impressive food and drink, shopping, accommodation, national parks … the list goes on. And in the unlikely event that you want for more, the metropolitan facilities of Adelaide are only an hour’s drive away.

  • Population (as at 2022): 73000
  • 88% Australian citizens and 25% aged 65 or older
  • Summer average temps 13°C min to 29°C max
  • Winter average temps 5°C min to 18°C max
  • Nearest large hospital – Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial Hospital: 47 beds and 24 hour emergency
  • Therapies as well as specialists and support services available across the region supported by visiting services and telehealth. Public health via Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network.
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Resthaven Murray Bridge

96

Beds

Resthaven Murray Bridge

Murray Bridge, SA Ref:PL21904

96

Beds

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Resthaven Port Elliot

92

Beds

Resthaven Port Elliot

Port Elliot, SA Ref:PL8134

92

Beds

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Romani

2

Vacancies

60

Beds

Romani

Murray Bridge, SA Ref:PL25700

2

Vacancies

60

Beds

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Calvary St Catherine's
Calvary St Catherine's

Berri, SA Ref:PL28086

  • Onsite Nursing
  • Gym, Rehab or Wellness Centre
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • On-site manager
  • CCTV security
  • Community centre
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  • Onsite Nursing
  • Gym, Rehab or Wellness Centre
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Podiatry
  • Physiotherapy
  • On-site manager
  • CCTV security
  • Community centre
Southern Cross Care McCracken Views Residential Care

Victor Harbor, SA Ref:PL4480

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Aminya Village Hostel

Mannum, SA Ref:PL3875

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Jallarah Homes

Meningie, SA Ref:PL3599

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Estia Health Encounter Bay

Victor Harbor, SA Ref:PL3271

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Onkaparinga Valley Residential Care

Woodside, SA Ref:PL4048

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Riverview Lutheran Rest Home

Loxton, SA Ref:PL3734

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Ross Robertson Aged Care

Victor Harbor, SA Ref:PL2386

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West Park Goolwa Retirement Care Home

Goolwa, SA Ref:PL2337

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Hillside Aged Care

Heathfield, SA Ref:PL24305

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Resthaven Port Elliot Retirement Living

Port Elliot, SA Ref:PL9481

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Estia Health Strathalbyn

Strathalbyn, SA Ref:PL3266

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Sandpiper Lodge Residential Care - Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Inc

Goolwa, SA Ref:PL25043

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DCM Media, agedcare101

Caroline has a wealth of experience writing within the retirement and aged care sector and is a contributing journalist for the Villages.com.au and agedcare101 blog and accompanying newsletters.

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Ian Horswill

Journalist

Ian is a journalist, writer and sub-editor for the aged care sector, working at The DCM Group. He writes for The Weekly Source, agedcare101, villages.com.au and the DCM Institute fortnightly newsletter Friday. Ian is in daily contact with CEOs of retirement living, land lease and the aged care operations and makes a new contact every week. He investigates media releases, LinkedIn and Facebook for a good source for ideas for stories.

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Lauren Broomham

Retirement and Aged Care Journalist

Lauren is a journalist for villages.com.au, agedcare101 and The Donaldson Sisters. Growing up in a big family in small town communities, she has always had a love for the written word, joining her local library at the age of six months. With over eight years' experience in writing and editing, she is a keen follower of news and current affairs with a nose for a good story.

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Jill Donaldson

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DCM Media, agedcare101

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Annie Donaldson

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Annie has a long career in both nursing and the media. She has planned and co-ordinated the medical support from both international TV productions and major stadium events. In recent years she has been a primary family carer plus involved in structured carer support.

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Caroline Egan

DCM Media, agedcare101

Caroline has a wealth of experience writing within the retirement and aged care sector and is a contributing journalist for the Villages.com.au and agedcare101 blog and accompanying newsletters.

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Ian Horswill

Journalist

Ian is a journalist, writer and sub-editor for the aged care sector, working at The DCM Group. He writes for The Weekly Source, agedcare101, villages.com.au and the DCM Institute fortnightly newsletter Friday. Ian is in daily contact with CEOs of retirement living, land lease and the aged care operations and makes a new contact every week. He investigates media releases, LinkedIn and Facebook for a good source for ideas for stories.

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Lauren Broomham

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Physiotherapist

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