John Curtin is responsive community owned non-profit Home providing permanent and respite care to older citizens. It was developed through the vision of the people of Creswick and surrounding districts in recognising a need for residential aged care in the area. John Curtin is set in beautiful cottage gardens, in the delightful rural town of Creswick, only 20 minutes drive from the large regional city of Ballarat and the tourist centre of Daylesford. We offer residential and respite care that can be tailored to meet your, or your loved-one's, specific needs and aspirations. Our services actively support your right to lifestyle choices and independence.The John Curtin Memorial Hostel (now John Curtin Aged Care) was named after John Curtin, Prime Minister of Australia from 1941 to 1945, who was born in Creswick. The building's foundation stone was laid on the sixth of January 1985 which would have been John Curtin's 100th birthday.
Available RoomsUpdated as of March 2022
Room Name Curtin Room
Type Single room + ensuite
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 41
Room Size (sqm) 10.8
Room Description
Single room, with wardrobe, drapes, carpet and hydronic heating with own control. Looks out onto cottage gardens.
Common Areas Description
- Hairdressing salon
- 2 communal lounge areas with gas log fires
- Large communal dining room for approx 50 seats
- Internal cottage garden courtyard
- Formal courtyard
- Vegetable garden and orchard (approval to use food)
- Other garden areas
- Large function room with kitchenette, includes large screen with ceiling projector, can watch television, movies or through computer. Has sound system etc wired in. Opens onto formal courtyard. Air conditioned and heated
- Budgies
Room Name Peacock Room
Type Single room + ensuite
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 18
Room Size (sqm) 19.5
Room Description
Large light filled room with built in wardrobes, dressing table, curtains, vinyl flooring, ceiling fans, hydronic heating. Overlooking cottage gardens
Common Areas Description
Dementia specific secure, with keypad entry
- Separate dining room
- Lounge with gas log fire
- 2 sunrooms
- Sensory garden (enclosed courtyard)
- Other garden with chickens
- Raised garden beds
- Resident dog (Elsie Curtin)
- Kitchenette
- Bathroom with walk in spa
Full supervised access to large function room, hairdresser, massage room.
Room Name Superior
Type Single room + ensuite
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 2
Room Size (sqm) 19 sq metres
Room Description
Lovely full refurbished large room with extra large ensuite. All new fixtures and fittings.