Stella Maris is part of the St Vincent's Care Services group. Stella Maris is a low and high residential aged care community located in Cronulla Bay. The community was built on the Sisters of Mercy culture of care and warmth, which is supported by the local participation of many volunteers and families. Stella Maris has 72 beds on three floors with an elevator, ramp and stairs to connect them. All the rooms are single rooms with ensuite bathrooms. The physiotherapy department has a state of the art walking machine, parallel rails, massage table and passive exercise accessories. There is a cinema and activity centre that has capacity for more than 120 people for functions such as the bush Christmas, concerts and ballroom dancing exhibitions. A day centre operates Monday-Friday to allow applicants waiting for a permanent bed to attend Stella Maris on a daily basis. This helps them to build relationships with the staff and residents so that the transition from home to residential ca