Ryman Healthcare - Nellie Melba Retirement Village Reviews – Retirement Village in Wheelers Hill, VIC

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About

Nellie Melba Village is a lively retirement community situated in the bustling suburb of Wheelers Hill. Whether you’re a long-time local or have recently chosen the area for retirement, it’s easy to maintain the hobbies, routines, and social connections you enjoy. The village offers an impressive range of amenities, including a heated indoor pool and spa, gym, all-weather bowling green, café, library, bar, hair and beauty salon, shop, and a workshop for creative projects.

Accommodation at this village

Accommodation and care types

Independent Living UnitsServiced Apartments

Village accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Village-level information

Care-type and accessibility details describe the village, not a specific home or current availability.

Services and specialties

Retirement Villages

This provider offers retirement living.

Location

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Address

2 Collegium AveWheelers Hill VIC 3150

Directions

Reviews

4.3out of 5

10 ratings

Some reviews were originally published on Google.

10 reviews

Td G.

6 months ago

Disappointed in the care our loved one received.... there's not enough staff to resident care ratio... constant miscommunication, concerns not adhered to and ignored! It's ok if you're in independent living- but not enough care given when you're loved one needs round the clock care! Do not recommend

Martin G.

3 years ago

Rated 5 out of 5.

Maria B.

3 years ago

Thank you to Renee who made it so comfortable and inviting for my mum going into care. Renee is always with a smile and ready to help in every way she can. Thanks again Renee.

Elisa R.

3 years ago

They have looked after my mother so well. Always let me know if any issues with her. Everyone is very friendly and very kind and caring. They all love it when l bring her dog in to see her and all other residents.

Megan S.

4 years ago

A lovely facility and very caring staff. My mum is in the Serviced Apartment area which is an amazing concept where residents can live independently but get that little extra help if needed. They have managed the last few years really well given all of the challenges. My only complaint is that there seems to be a divide between the independent residents and serviced apartment residents. Independent residents are looked after incredibly with wonderful activities and events and serviced apartment residents are made to feel like second class citizens. I have raised this on numerous occasions over the past year and nothing has really changed. I wish we had chosen Independent Apartment and supplemented care with the Home Care Package as I think she would have felt intellectually/creatively stimulated that way. Apparently this isn't the same at other Ryman Villages - unique to here maybe. "It’s the feeling of togetherness that’s the real icing on the cake for our serviced-apartment residents. With a variety of outings, regular transport options and endless opportunities to join in with activities when you feel like it. It’s a fulfilled lifestyle, it’s a serviced apartment lifestyle." This is from the website and isn't the experience many of the Serviced Apartment residents are having sadly. Here is a copy of the activities on the latest resident update: INDEPENDENT ACTIVITIES UPDATES – GRANT HAPPY HOUR Steve Vann will be your performer before Happy Hour this week. OFFSITE TOURS The 26th April offsite tour will be the Yakult Factory Tour. Booking forms are available at Reception. GENERAL A reminder that we have the Fletcher Jones Men’s and Women’s wear show on the 9th May at 1.30start in the Lounge area. April Fine Dining is scheduled for the 28th and 29th April. Bookings open on Thursday 21st at the café. A reminder that Calligraphy classes commence 20th April at 2.00pm in the Craft Room – a kit comprising of specific non run pen/cartridges, folders and an A3 translucent 50 sheet pad is available for $50; please order at the desk. A reminder that Triple A will continue this week using the NZ Triple A programme ; Kerry hopefully will be back w/c 26th April ... the NZ link is per below ; SERVICED APARTMENT ACTIVITIES UPDATES – SHARYN MOTHER’S DAY HIGH TEA We will be holding a Mother’s Day High Tea on Friday 6th May. If you are interested in attending, please register at the reception by this coming Friday 22nd April. MAKE & CREATE Our ‘Make & Create’ group will be making knitted squares to make larger blankets. If anyone has any spare 4.5mm knitting needles that they would like to donate, we would really appreciate them. Please leave them at the reception, care of Sharyn. Thank you.

Michael T.

4 years ago

Mum's just started exploring this new home, but things are looking great so far. The sales director was lovely - her own father is there now! The head nurse and I had a wonderful chat the second day on how to reassure mum, and make sure her needs were being met. I'm really ecstatic that we found the right place for her ❤️ It's potentially such a difficult time but so far, things are going as well as can be expected 😌

Richard T.

5 years ago

Very impressive multi faceted independent living and accommodation age care home for a prestigious lifestyle with caring folk to surround you. Visiting this site I was impressed by it’s Grandure from the large car parking basement to the beautiful sprawling lounge dining area for Social interaction with resident members and guests. From the moment you drive-in you are suitably impressed by the manner at which this site presents itself from the grandiose welcoming reception which is manned by friendly receptionists for up until eight at night. There is a well catered cafe, restaurant, movie theater, hairdressing and beauty salon, an enormous full size pool table in the billiard room. For social interaction there is a well equipped bar with a weekly happy hour and of course luxurious accommodation rooms and up to three bedroom penthouse with wraparound verandas. Nellie Melba Retirement Village is a relatively recently built complex with up-to-date accommodation and appliances. There are shelf opening doors with security fobs for your access, and of course lifts from the car park up to your apartment level. Staff are attentive and cannot do enough for you. Health is their priority. Routine care includes daily exercise groups both seated and standing for all capacities and fitness levels. When you become a member you will find excellent activities including daily outings and excursion trips. Once you subscribe to this lifestyle living, Overtime you can move from independent living apartments to service apartments to high care and special accommodation; these are all a simple transition as it’s all within the one grand complex.

Jon V.

6 years ago

Rated 5 out of 5.

Mel M.

7 years ago

We were impressed with the amenities offered at this Village , as the whole place did give you a warm feeling inside the Club rooms. It is not for us at this stage, as you have to go outside in the weather when going to other parts of the complex. It has a Hotel Feeling .

Michelle D.

7 years ago

This is the best Aged Care facility I've ever seen. Dementia ward staff are absolutely fantastic. It feels like a hotel rather than Aged Care. Highly recommended.

Megan S.

4 years ago