Quality residential aged care and in-home support services, retirement living, and wellness aged care services in Adelaide and regional South Australia.
Established in 1935 to provide support to older people, Resthaven is a richly diverse South Australian community. Our purpose is working together: outstanding care and support for older people and their carers. We live our values of trust, dignity and choice. Resthaven delivers high quality residential aged care, retirement living, in-home care and support, and wellness services throughout metropolitan Adelaide and regional South Australia. A not-for-profit aged care community service associated with the Uniting Church in Australia, Resthaven is a separately incorporated, financially independent and charitable Public Benevolent Institution. For me information go to...
22/08/2025
๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ด๐ฒ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐๐ต๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ซ Our residential aged care home in Mount Gambier currently has the rare vacancy of a Couple Room.
This beautiful and modern site is within a short distance of all that the city has to offer, and features established gardens, a hairdressing salon, library, lounge areas, and its own shop!
Resthaven Western Community Services recently marked Resthaven's 90th anniversary milestone with a special high tea at St Clair Recreation Centre, bringing together 65 clients and their families to celebrate. ๐ซ๐ฐ
It was a privilege to host special guests Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health and Aged Care, alongside City of Charles Sturt Mayor Angela Evans at the celebration.
Client Moyra Stratton, 99, proudly cut the anniversary cake as the oldest guest in the room! ๐
Book Week has been in full swing this week, and Resthaven staff were keen to join the celebrations! ๐
Yesterday, staff at Resthaven Marion Community Services and Resthaven Community Respite Services enjoyed a shared lunch. With everyone bringing a dish, it was a fantastic chance to come together and strengthen connections across both offices. ๐ค
Standout costumes added to the festivities, with appearances from โThatโs Not My Dinosaurโ, "Rizzo" from Grease, and โThatโs Not My Unicornโ! ๐ฆ๐ฆ
20/08/2025
Mrs Alison Sparkes immediately felt 'right at home' when she joined the Resthaven Westbourne Park community a few months ago. ๐ฅฐ
After all, prior to becoming a resident herself, she had selflessly volunteered with Resthaven for almost three decades, serving countless Devonshire Teas, helping with bus trips and lending a hand wherever it was needed. ๐
We were delighted to host Hon Sam Rae MP, Minister for Aged Care and Seniors, and Louise Miller-Frost MP, Federal Member for Boothby, yesterday afternoon at Resthaven Marion.
CEO Darren Birbeck, along with Resthaven Executive and Senior Managers, accompanied Sam and Louise for a tour around the home. Residents were eager to join for a cuppa and a chat, with plenty of meaningful conversations held. ๐ค
Weโre thankful for their time!
18/08/2025
The launch of the new Aged Care Act is planned for 1 November 2025.
With this date fast approaching, questions remain about whether systems and processes will be ready. In his latest opinion piece, CEO Darren Birbeck calls for greater transparency.
For six months, 150 native seedlings quietly flourished on the second-floor balcony of Resthaven Head Office, nurtured by staff. These beautiful plants formed part of a gift to long-serving staff at our recent Staff Appreciation Awards โ a meaningful, sustainable way to say thank you. ๐ผ
To mark our 90th anniversary, weโve also partnered with Trees For Life (SA) to gift 90 native trees that will help rebuild habitat and biodiversity. ๐ณ
Ever wondered what life is like at Resthaven Paradise? Take a look ๐
Vacancies are now available at this beautiful aged care home. With hills views and abundant birdlife, and easy access to an array of shopping, entertainment, leisure and lifestyle experiences, there's so much to enjoy at Resthaven Paradise.
The next in-person tour is coming up on Tuesday 9 September at 2pm.
Call (08) 8154 8400 to book your spot! (Bookings essential.) https://bit.ly/4mNQY7b
Adjacent to the River Torrens Linear Park, Resthaven Paradise aged care home, features hills views and abundant birdlife, with easy access to an array of sho...
15/08/2025
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On 6 July 1980, Resthaven Bellevue Heights was officially opened with a vision of creating a caring community. Since then, the site has grown and evolved over the decades, culminating in a major $36 million redevelopment that opened earlier this year.
From its humble beginnings to a vibrant, modern aged care homeโResthaven Bellevue Heights continues to honour its history while embracing the future. ๐ค
Our latest 'Leisure Link' Vision Australia Radio interview featured Billie Garden, Retirement Living Community Services Manager, who chatted with Peter Greco about Resthaven's home care and social group initiatives for retirees.
Resthaven Murray Bridge residential and community services recently came together for a roaring 1930s-style bash to celebrate Resthavenโs 90th anniversary โ and they certainly celebrated in style!
With around 250 people taking part, the day was filled with champagne, delicious food, and live jazz! ๐ถ๐ฅ
Residents at Resthaven Malvern were recently treated to a 'Day at the Seaside', complete with the sounds of the surf and delicious fish and chips wrapped in newspaper. ๐๏ธ
The highlight? A colourful ice cream trolley, hand-painted by talented resident Marlene, delivering seaside joy (and dessert!) to all. ๐ฆ
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Opened in 1958, Resthavenโs third-oldest residential aged care home at 53 Swanport Road, Murray Bridge, has undergone a complete transformation, heralding a โnew eraโ in aged care for Murray Bridge.
Within a short distance to the local shops, public library, museum, parks and reserves, Resthavenโs Murray Bridge location offers easy access to shopping, leisure and lifestyle experiences.
At Murray Bridge, Resthaven offers residential aged care and respite accommodation for older people requiring this level of support.
New innovations at the fully redeveloped aged care home, which celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2018, include an internet cafรฉ, premium single rooms with ensuite bathrooms and river views, a dedicated hall for events, a shop, courtyard areas, and even a cafรฉ with views of the River Murray, where residents and families can enjoy time together in a communal, light-filled space.
โEveryone expects high-quality amenities, and we are proud of the high standard we offer,โ says Manager Residential Services, Debbie Lindner. โ
Incorporating excellent security, monitored fire safety and sprinkler systems, modern lighting and vibrant colour, there is generous building space.
