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About Australia · 10 June 2026

Residential Aged Care
Catholic-tradition residential aged care in central Ballarat, with secure dementia care, palliative care, and a 4.5-star quality rating.
Published by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. How Star Ratings work.
Mercy Place Ballarat sits in the centre of regional Victoria's Ballarat. The home offers single rooms with ensuite and shared accommodation across both general aged care and a secure dementia unit. Couples accommodation is available when rooms align.
Specialised services include palliative care, respite stays, and dementia-specific programs. The on-site chapel reflects the home's Catholic heritage; chaplains visit weekly and residents of all faiths or none are welcomed.
Run by Mercy Health, one of Australia's longest-established not-for-profit aged care providers. ACQSC Quality Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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