Napier Street Aged Care Services, at 179 to 197 Napier Street in South Melbourne, was opened in 1993. We provide Aged Care Services from a beautifully refurbished 19th century heritage listed bluestone building - a land mark in South Melbourne. The Service has grown over the years and currently accommodates 62 residents and a Day Centre.We have always been a Service that provides genuine 'Ageing in Place' within our local community and we will continue this provision into the future.At Napier Street Aged Care Services we provide the highest levels of care and services delivered by trained, compassionate and dedicated staff 24 hours per day. All care and support staff are employed by Napier Street Aged Care Services which ensures that quality care and services are always delivered. Our caring, supportive environment promotes independence, reinforces lifestyle choices and supports social engagement and interaction. We encourage residents to maintain their links both.
Available RoomsUpdated as of March 2022
Room Name Residents Bedroom.
Type Single room + ensuite
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 0
Room Size (sqm) Rooms are Approximately 14 m2 - 15.62 m2
Room Description
All rooms are in good condition and contain the following. Non slip vinyl and window furnishings. Individually controlled Hydronic Heating. Bedside table and drawers, Full size Wardrobe c/w storage compartment. Light fittings. A telephone connection point. An Antenna connection point for a television set. Electric hi/low bed c/w mattress, sheets, pillow and pillow slips, blanket and bed cover.
Common Areas Description
A dining room equipped to seat all 62 residents at meal times. Measures 11.6m x 11.6m (Approx. 135 sq. metres ). Full sunlit atrium above dining room. The area is serviced with hydronic floor heating and refrigerated air conditioning. Area used for major events and concerts.
Room Name Superior Deluxe Room- Room 63
Type Single room + ensuite
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 1
Room Size (sqm) 25.2
Room Description
This room has plantation shutters for all windows. This room has a wardrobe and cupboard space which is larger than in other rooms. There are two armchairs and a lamp table, along with an inbuilt desk and chair. There is a high low electric bed which can be either a single or converted to a king single at the residents choice. There is a matching bedside table and overbed table. There is a lamp to match the furnishings. The bathroom has an inbuilt shaving cabinet with a mirrored door. The room has a picture rail for ease of hanging artwork of the residents choice. There is a display shelving unit above the in built desk. This room has very high ceilings with period features. There is both a ceiling fan as well as air-conditioning unit and hydronic heating. There is a wall mounted smart TV in the room. A second smaller open display unit is situated in the bedroom area of this room.
Common Areas Description
There are different common areas in the building to name a few please see below description:
Multipurpose room - Gas log, fire place, wall mounted television, fish tank, high quality furnishings, plantation shutters
Lounge room - high quality furnishings, smaller quiet area
Sitting rooms - Open lounge area with smaller nooks to the sides, over looks an internal "atrium" type feature, very light filled area, with kitchenette available
- small private area, overlooks a childcare centre and views of South Melbourne
Room Name Superior Deluxe Room- Room 64
Type Single room + ensuite
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 1
Room Size (sqm) 22.3
Room Description
This room has plantation shutters on the north west facing windows and a combination of block out and privacy blinds on the north east windows.. This room has a wardrobe and cupboard space which is larger than in other rooms. There are two armchairs and a lamp table, along with an inbuilt desk and chair. There is a high low electric bed which can be either a single or converted to a king single at the residents choice. There is a matching bedside table and overbed table. There is a lamp to match the furnishings. The bathroom has an inbuilt shaving cabinet with a mirrored door. The room has a picture rail for ease of hanging artwork of the residents choice. There is extensive display shelving unit within the room. There is both air-conditioning and hydronic heating. A wall mounted smart TV is in the room. A smaller open display unit is above the desk in this room.
Common Areas Description
There are 8 common areas with below description:
a. High quality furnishings, smaller quiet area;
b. Small private area with kitchenette available;
c. Open lounge area with smaller nooks to the sides, over looks an internal "atrium" type feature, very light filled area, with kitchenette available;
d. Small private area with Dining / activities table (3 different locations);
e. Small private area, overlooks a childcare centre and views of South Melbourne;
f. Small private area