On April 3rd 1989, Mr. Bob Sercombe, the Local State Parliamentarian, called a meeting at the Niddrie Senior Citizens Hall to form a committee with the objective of building an Aged Care Hostel. Members of the various Senior Citizens Clubs and Service Clubs were invited. This resulted in the Keilor Hostel for the Aged Association Inc. being formed on October 15th 1990.Holloway Hostel was so named after Mrs Sarah Holloway, The Grandmother of Mr Bob Sercombe MP. Sarah was born at Harrietville in the North East of Victoria in 1895 and died in 1987 at the age of 92. During her long life, Mrs Holloway was very active in the Social Services Department of Churches of Christ. For many years she was a regular visitor to a number of aged care facilities. Holloway continued to expand and in 2005 a 30 bed nursing home was added along with a new 10 bed low care house. Total of beds increased to 70 along with a more skilled work force this included Registered Nurses and
Available RoomsUpdated as of March 2022
Room Name Companion
Type Shared room + shared bathroom
Occupancy 2
No of rooms 7
Room Size (sqm) Up to 27.1
Room Description
The room is well maintained and in excellent condition,well detailed and has a homely feel. Amenities include a Nurse call alarm system; Private phone line; Wardrobe; Ceiling lift hoist; Natural light; Garden views; Individually controlled heating; Dimmable light as well as normal lighting; Provision for TV and Foxtel.
Common Areas Description
Access to various sitting areas; Spacious: kitchenette of 6square meters, dining of 102 square meters and lounge area of 64 square meters (with homely open fire place). All furnishings and fittings are of good quality and condition. All common areas are fully air-conditioned For further information please view our web site for photo's.
Room Name Premium
Type Single room + ensuite
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 28
Room Size (sqm) up to 17.38
Room Description
The rooms are well maintained and in excellent condition,well detailed and have a homely feel. Amenities include a Nurse call alarm system; Private phone line available; Wardrobe; Ceiling lift hoist; Natural light; Carpet or timber vinyl on floor; Garden views; Individually controlled heating; Dimmable light as well as normal lighting; some rooms also have air conditioners; Provision for TV and Foxtel.
Common Areas Description
Access to various sitting areas; Spacious: kitchenette of 6square meters, dining of 22 square meters and lounge area of 32 square meters ( with homely open fire place). All furnishings and fittings are of good quality and condition. All common areas are fully air-conditioned. For further information please view our web site for photo's.
Room Name Standard
Type Single room + shared bathroom
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 14
Room Size (sqm) up to 19.55
Room Description
The room is well maintained and in excellent condition,well detailed and has a homely feel. Amenities include a Nurse call alarm system; Private phone line available for purchase; Wardrobe; Ceiling lift hoist; Natural light; Carpet or timber vinyl on floor; Garden views; Individually controlled heating; Dimmable light as well as normal lighting; Provision for TV and Foxtel.
Common Areas Description
Access to various sitting areas; Spacious: kitchenette of 6square meters, dining of 102 square meters and lounge area of 64 square meters ( with homely open fire place). All furnishings and fittings are of good quality and condition. All common areas are fully air-conditioned. For further information please view our web site for photo's.
Room Name Deluxe
Type Single room + ensuite
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 14
Room Size (sqm) Up to 19.31
Room Description
Electric bed; Bedside unit; Contemporary padded chair; Nurse call alarm system; Private phone line; Wardrobe; Ceiling lift hoist; Natural light; Carpet and/or timber flooring; Garden views; Individually controlled heating; Dimmable lights; Air-conditioning; Provision for TV and Foxtel.
Common Areas Description
Access to various sitting areas; Spacious: kitchenette of 6square meters, dining of 22 square meters and lounge area of 32 square meters ( with homely open fire place). All furnishings and fittings are of good quality and condition. All common areas are fully air-conditioned. For further information please view our web site for photo's.