San Carlo Homes for the Aged is a not-for-profit, Italian Specific organization governed by a Board of Directors, two of which are Scalabrinian fathers. The facility caters for permanent and respite clients.San Carlo Homes for the Aged began its development in the mid 1970s and the first stage of the complex was opened in 1979. Since then the development and expansion of the facilities and services at South Morang has continued with an increase in dementia specific beds.San Carlo continues to meet the needs of our aged Italian community.
Available RoomsUpdated as of March 2022
Room Name Hostel 44 rooms
Type Single room + ensuite
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 44
Room Size (sqm) The rooms are all 15.85m2
Room Description
Spacious rooms all with garden views.
Single floor access.
Wall mounted radiant heating with individual controls.
Wall mounted fans in all rooms.
Modern quality vinyl non slip flooring and furnishings.
Fitted wardrobes and drawers.
Adjustable beds according to needs/preference, bedside drawers (one lockable drawer) and arm chair.
En-suite with shower, toilet and washbasin, extractor fans, bathroom cupboards and handrails.
Wall mounted reading light over bed.
Night lights.
Wall mounted flat screen televisions with RAI channel.
Nurse call bell system and sensor alarms where necessary.
Block out and see through blinds in all rooms. All rooms individually heated.
Spacious rooms with views.
Single floor access.
Wall mounted radiant heating with individual controls.
Wall mounted fans available.
Modern quality vinyl non slip flooring and furnishings.
Fitted wardrobes and drawers.
Adjustable beds according to needs/preference, bedside drawers (one lockable drawer) and arm chair.
Wall mounted reading light over bed.
Night lights.
Wall mounted flat screen televisions with RAI channel.
Nurse call bell system and sensor alarms where necessary.
En-suite with shower, toilet and washbasin, extractor fans, bathroom cupboards and handrails.
Common Areas Description
Air-conditioning in large communal area (410m2 approx.) and smaller sitting area (100m2) with a variety of seating options. Large flat screen television in large communal area with RAI channel. CD/radio player.Access to quite reverse cycle air conditioned secure sitting area (80m2 approx.) adjacent to unit with coffee facilities, Skype station and Italian library. Non slip flooring. Window dressing, pelmets and blinds . Wide corridors with handrails. Secure access to outside landscaped flower and vegetable garden areas, BBQ area with stable outdoor furniture, shade sails and balcony. Onsite Chapel. Italian artwork throughout.State of the art secure environment with surveillance cameras. Separate Dining area (80m2). 2 Adjustable height bath tubs available.
Room Name North Dementia SpecificUnit 8 rooms
Type Single room + shared bathroom
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 8
Room Size (sqm) Our single rooms vary from 11.4m2 to 21.32m2
Room Description
Recently refurbished rooms with views.
Single floor access.
Air conditioned.
Under floor climate controlled heating.
Modern quality vinyl non slip flooring and furnishings.
Fitted wardrobes and drawers. Adjustable beds according to needs/preference, bedside drawers (one lockable drawer) and arm chair.
Wall mounted reading light over bed.
Night lights.
Wall mounted flat screen televisions with RAI channel.
Nurse call bell system and sensor alarms where necessary.
En-suite with shower, toilet and washbasin, extractor fans, bathroom cupboards and handrails.
Common Areas Description
Unit has air-conditioning throughout 3 large communal areas with a variety of seating options. Sizes vary (45m2 to 90m2 approx.) and are open plan.Access to quiet reverse cycle air conditioned secure sitting area (80m2 approx.) adjacent to unit with coffee facilities, Skype station and Italian library. Non slip flooring. Window dressing, pelmets and blinds . Wide corridors with handrails. 2 Large flat screen television with RAI access. Secure access to outside landscaped flower and vegetable garden areas, BBQ area with stable outdoor furniture, shade sails and balcony. Onsite Chapel. State of the art secure environment with surveillance cameras. Dining area. Italian scenic photography throughout facilityPiped Italian music throughout the unit. All bedrooms are in close proximity to the nurses station.
Room Name South Unit
Type Shared room + shared bathroom
Occupancy 2
No of rooms 2
Room Size (sqm) One room is 25.46m2 and one is 28.4m2
Room Description
Spacious rooms with views.
Single floor access.
Wall mounted radiant heating with individual controls.
Wall mounted fans available.
Modern quality vinyl non slip flooring and furnishings.
Fitted wardrobes and drawers.
Adjustable beds according to needs/preference, bedside drawers (one lockable drawer) and arm chair.
Wall mounted reading light over bed.
Night lights.
Wall mounted flat screen televisions with RAI channel.
Nurse call bell system and sensor alarms where necessary.
En-suite with shower, toilet and washbasin, extractor fans, bathroom cupboards and handrails.
Common Areas Description
Air-conditioning in large communal area (410m2 approx.) and smaller sitting area (100m2) with a variety of seating options. Large flat screen television in large communal area with RAI channel. CD/radio player.Access to quite reverse cycle air conditioned secure sitting area (80m2 approx.) adjacent to unit with coffee facilities, Skype station and Italian library. Non slip flooring. Window dressing, pelmets and blinds . Wide corridors with handrails. Secure access to outside landscaped flower and vegetable garden areas, BBQ area with stable outdoor furniture, shade sails and balcony. Onsite Chapel. Italian artwork throughout.State of the art secure environment with surveillance cameras. Separate Dining area (80m2). 2 Adjustable height bath tubs available.
Room Name North Dementia Specific Unit
Type Single room + shared bathroom
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 4
Room Size (sqm) 13.86m2 to 17.15m2 (approx.)
Room Description
Recently refurbished rooms with views.
Single floor access.
Air conditioned.
Under floor climate controlled heating.
Modern quality vinyl non slip flooring and furnishings.
Fitted wardrobes and drawers. Adjustable beds according to needs/preference, bedside drawers (one lockable drawer) and arm chair.
Wall mounted reading light over bed.
Night lights.
Wall mounted flat screen televisions with RAI channel.
Nurse call bell system and sensor alarms where necessary.
En-suite with shower, toilet and washbasin, extractor fans, bathroom cupboards and handrails.
Common Areas Description
Unit has air-conditioning throughout 3 large communal areas with a variety of seating options. Sizes vary (45m2 to 90m2 approx.) and are open plan.
Access to quiet reverse cycle air conditioned secure sitting area (80m2 approx.) adjacent to unit with coffee facilities, Skype station and Italian library.
Non slip flooring.
Window dressing, pelmets and blinds .
Wide corridors with handrails.
2 Large flat screen television with RAI access.
Secure access to outside landscaped flower and vegetable garden areas, BBQ area with stable outdoor furniture, shade sails and balcony.
Onsite Chapel. State of the art secure environment with surveillance cameras.
Dining area.
Italian scenic photography throughout facility
Piped Italian music throughout the unit.
All bedrooms are in close proximity to the nurses station.
Room Name South Unit Suit a Couple
Type Shared room + ensuite
Occupancy 2
No of rooms 1
Room Size (sqm) 13.86m2 to 17.15m2 (approx.)
Room Description
Spacious rooms with views.
Single floor access.
Wall mounted radiant heating with individual controls.
Wall mounted fans available.
Modern quality vinyl non slip flooring and furnishings.
Fitted wardrobes and drawers.
Adjustable beds according to needs/preference, bedside drawers (one lockable drawer) and arm chair.
Wall mounted reading light over bed.
Night lights.
Wall mounted flat screen televisions with RAI channel.
Nurse call bell system and sensor alarms where necessary.
En-suite with shower, toilet and washbasin, extractor fans, bathroom cupboards and handrails.
Common Areas Description
Air-conditioning in large communal area (410m2 approx.) and smaller sitting area (100m2) with a variety of seating options.
Large flat screen television in large communal area with RAI channel.
CD/radio player.
Access to quite reverse cycle air conditioned secure sitting area (80m2 approx.) adjacent to unit with coffee facilities, Skype station and Italian library.
Non slip flooring.
Window dressing, pelmets and blinds .
Wide corridors with handrails.
Secure access to outside landscaped flower and vegetable garden areas, BBQ area with stable outdoor furniture, shade sails and balcony.
Onsite Chapel.
Italian artwork throughout.
State of the art secure environment with surveillance cameras.
Separate Dining area (80m2).
2 Adjustable height bath tubs available.
Room Name West Dementia Specific14 Rooms
Type Single room + ensuite
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 14
Room Size (sqm) 21.08m2 to 18.5m2
Room Description
Recently built rooms with views.
Single floor access.
Wall mounted radiant heating individually controlled.
Modern quality vinyl non slip flooring and furnishings.
Fitted wardrobes and drawers. Adjustable beds according to needs/preference, bedside drawers (one lockable drawer) and arm chair.
Wall mounted reading light over bed.
Night lights.
Wall mounted flat screen televisions with RAI channel.
Nurse call bell system and sensor alarms where necessary.
En-suite with shower, toilet and washbasin, extractor fans, bathroom cupboards and handrails.
Recently refurbished rooms with views.
Single floor access.
Air conditioned.
Under floor climate controlled heating.
Modern quality vinyl non slip flooring and furnishings.
Fitted wardrobes and drawers. Adjustable beds according to needs/preference, bedside drawers (one lockable drawer) and arm chair.
Wall mounted reading light over bed.
Night lights.
Wall mounted flat screen televisions with RAI channel.
Nurse call bell system and sensor alarms where necessary.
En-suite with shower, toilet and washbasin, extractor fans, bathroom cupboards and handrails.
Common Areas Description
Unit has air-conditioning throughout 3 large communal areas with a variety of seating options. Sizes vary (45m2 to 90m2 approx.) and are open plan.
Access to quiet reverse cycle air conditioned secure sitting area (80m2 approx.) adjacent to unit with coffee facilities, Skype station and Italian library.
Non slip flooring.
Window dressing, pelmets and blinds .
Wide corridors with handrails.
2 Large flat screen television with RAI access.
Secure access to outside landscaped flower and vegetable garden areas, BBQ area with stable outdoor furniture, shade sails and balcony.
Onsite Chapel. State of the art secure environment with surveillance cameras.
Dining area.
Italian scenic photography throughout facility
Piped Italian music throughout the unit.
All bedrooms are in close proximity to the nurses station.
Room Name South Unit (8 rooms)
Type Single room + shared bathroom
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 8
Room Size (sqm) 13.86m2 to 17.15m2 (approx.)
Room Description
Spacious rooms with views.
Single floor access.
Wall mounted radiant heating with individual controls.
Wall mounted fans available.
Modern quality vinyl non slip flooring and furnishings.
Fitted wardrobes and drawers.
Adjustable beds according to needs/preference, bedside drawers (one lockable drawer) and arm chair.
Wall mounted reading light over bed.
Night lights.
Wall mounted flat screen televisions with RAI channel.
Nurse call bell system and sensor alarms where necessary.
En-suite with shower, toilet and washbasin, extractor fans, bathroom cupboards and handrails.
Common Areas Description
Air-conditioning in large communal area (410m2 approx.) and smaller sitting area (100m2) with a variety of seating options. Large flat screen television in large communal area with RAI channel. CD/radio player.Access to quite reverse cycle air conditioned secure sitting area (80m2 approx.) adjacent to unit with coffee facilities, Skype station and Italian library. Non slip flooring. Window dressing, pelmets and blinds . Wide corridors with handrails. Secure access to outside landscaped flower and vegetable garden areas, BBQ area with stable outdoor furniture, shade sails and balcony. Onsite Chapel. Italian artwork throughout.State of the art secure environment with surveillance cameras. Separate Dining area (80m2). 2 Adjustable height bath tubs available.
Room Name North Dementia Specific Unit
Type Single room + shared bathroom
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 2
Room Size (sqm) 11.4m2 to 21.32m2
Room Description
Recently refurbished rooms with views.
Single floor access.
Air conditioned.
Under floor climate controlled heating.
Modern quality vinyl non slip flooring and furnishings.
Fitted wardrobes and drawers. Adjustable beds according to needs/preference, bedside drawers (one lockable drawer) and arm chair.
Wall mounted reading light over bed.
Night lights.
Wall mounted flat screen televisions with RAI channel.
Nurse call bell system and sensor alarms where necessary.
En-suite with shower, toilet and washbasin, extractor fans, bathroom cupboards and handrails.
Common Areas Description
Unit has air-conditioning throughout 3 large communal areas with a variety of seating options. Sizes vary (45m2 to 90m2 approx.) and are open plan.
Access to quiet reverse cycle air conditioned secure sitting area (80m2 approx.) adjacent to unit with coffee facilities, Skype station and Italian library.
Non slip flooring.
Window dressing, pelmets and blinds .
Wide corridors with handrails.
2 Large flat screen television with RAI access.
Secure access to outside landscaped flower and vegetable garden areas, BBQ area with stable outdoor furniture, shade sails and balcony.
Onsite Chapel. State of the art secure environment with surveillance cameras.
Dining area.
Italian scenic photography throughout facility
Piped Italian music throughout the unit.
All bedrooms are in close proximity to the nurses station.
Room Name Sole Unit - 12 Dementia Specific rooms
Type Single room + ensuite
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 12
Room Size (sqm) 19.2 m2
Room Description
Spacious rooms all with garden views.
8 rooms with private balcony, 4 rooms with door leading into garden courtyard.
Single floor access.
Wall mounted radiant heating with individual controls.
Individual air-conditioning in all rooms.
Modern quality vinyl non slip flooring and furnishings.
Fitted wardrobes and drawers.
Adjustable beds according to needs/preference, bedside drawers (one lockable drawer) and arm chair.
En-suite with shower, toilet and washbasin, extractor fans, bathroom cupboards and handrails.
Wall mounted reading light over bed.
Night lights.
Wall mounted flat screen televisions with RAI channel.
Nurse call bell system and sensor alarms where necessary.
Block out and see through blinds in all rooms.
Spacious rooms all with garden views.
8 rooms with private terraces, 4 rooms with door leading into garden courtyard.
Single floor access.
Wall mounted radiant heating with individual controls.
Individual air-conditioning in all rooms.
Modern quality vinyl non slip flooring and furnishings.
Fitted wardrobes and drawers.
Adjustable beds according to needs/preference, bedside drawers (one lockable drawer) and arm chair.
En-suite with shower, toilet and washbasin, extractor fans, bathroom cupboards and handrails.
Wall mounted reading light over bed.
Night lights.
Wall mounted flat screen televisions with RAI channel.
Nurse call bell system and sensor alarms where necessary.
Block out and see through blinds in all rooms.
Spacious rooms. 4 rooms with private terrace, 9 rooms with door leading into garden courtyard. Single floor access. Wall mounted radiant heating with individual controls. Individual air-conditioning in all rooms. Modern quality vinyl non slip flooring and furnishings. Fitted wardrobes and drawers. Adjustable beds according to needs/preference, bedside drawers (one lockable drawer) and arm chair. En-suite with shower, toilet and washbasin, extractor fans, bathroom cupboards and handrails. Wall mounted reading light over bed. Night lights. Wall mounted flat screen televisions with RAI channel. Nurse call bell system and sensor alarms where necessary. Block out and see through blinds in all rooms.
Spacious rooms with views.
Single floor access.
Wall mounted radiant heating with individual controls.
Individual air-conditioning in all rooms.
Modern quality vinyl non slip flooring and furnishings.
Fitted wardrobes and drawers.
Adjustable beds according to needs/preference, bedside drawers (one lockable drawer) and arm chair.
Wall mounted reading light over bed.
Night lights.
Wall mounted flat screen televisions with RAI channel.
Nurse call bell system and sensor alarms where necessary.
En-suite with shower, toilet and washbasin, extractor fans, bathroom cupboards and handrails.
Common Areas Description
Air-conditioning in large communal area (410m2 approx.) and smaller sitting area (100m2) with a variety of seating options.
Large flat screen television in large communal area with RAI channel.
CD/radio player.
Access to quite reverse cycle air conditioned secure sitting area (80m2 approx.) adjacent to unit with coffee facilities, Skype station and Italian library.
Non slip flooring.
Window dressing, pelmets and blinds .
Wide corridors with handrails.
Secure access to outside landscaped flower and vegetable garden areas, BBQ area with stable outdoor furniture, shade sails and balcony.
Onsite Chapel.
Italian artwork throughout.
State of the art secure environment with surveillance cameras.
Separate Dining area (80m2).
Room Name South Unit Balcony 2 Rooms
Type Single room + ensuite
Occupancy 1
No of rooms 2
Room Size (sqm) 37.4m2 and 38m2
Room Description
Spacious rooms with private balcony, large sliding door from bedroom to balcony outdoor plants, garden furniture on balcony.. Single floor access. Wall mounted radiant heating with individual controls. Individual split system air-conditioning/heating in all rooms. Modern quality furnishings and vinyl non slip flooring. Fitted wardrobes and drawers. Adjustable king single beds according to needs/preference, bedside tables /lamps and lounge chairs. En-suite with shower, toilet and washbasin, extractor fans, bathroom cupboards and handrails. Wall mounted reading light over bed. Night lights. Wall mounted flat screen televisions with RAI Italian channel. Nurse call bell system and sensor alarms where necessary. Block out and see through blinds in all rooms. Overhead ceiling hoists
Spacious rooms with private garden terrace with outdoor setting.
Single floor access.
Wall mounted radiant heating with individual controls.
Individual air-conditioning in both rooms.
Modern quality vinyl non slip flooring and furnishings.
Fitted wardrobes and drawers.
Adjustable beds according to needs/preference, bedside drawers (one lockable drawer) and arm chair, small round table with 2 chairs.
Wall mounted reading light over bed.
Night lights.
Wall mounted flat screen televisions with RAI channel.
Nurse call bell system and sensor alarms where necessary.
En-suite with shower, toilet and washbasin, extractor fans, bathroom cupboards and handrails.
Block out blinds in rooms.
Common Areas Description
*Each unit has a lounge area, dining room and fully fitted kitchen/Cafe *Large Flat screen smart TV - RAI Italian channel.*Colourful lounge chairs/tables - all lounges. *Heating and air-conditioning in communal areas. *Access to outside communal landscaped gardens. *Supervised access to Gymnasium and hairdressing salon.*Access to an Italian Cafe*Chapel. *Doctors/Nurse Practitioner consulting room. *Close proximity to Italian communities and public transport. *Ample on-site car parking.*Main garden area has undercover seating with large wood-fire pizza oven, BBQ and Bocce court.