Retirement Living
Retirement Villages
St. Catherine’s Apartments Balwyn

Boutique retirement living.

A place to call home

Enjoy the benefits of independent living close to a supportive community and have more time for you. At St. Catherine’s you have access to additional service options such as meals, cleaning, laundry, 24-hour emergency call service and participation in lifestyle programs.

What Else?

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Contact us today

1 Clayton Road, Balwyn VIC 3103

1300 698 624

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

hello@vmch.com.au

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    6 beautiful homes
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    Small, boutique retirement village
  • Central location
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    All amenities close by

Meet the team

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Amy Hudson
Affordable Homes Manager, Retirement Living

Having worked with VMCH for 10 years, I have been fortunate to work across both our Retirement Living and Affordable Homes portfolios. I genuinely enjoy the mosaic of sites I oversee and relish in cultivating relationships with all the residents across the 27 sites.

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Get to know your community

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    Location

    Balwyn is a highly sought-after area renowned for its period and art deco homes, private schools and tree-lined streets. Balwyn has many well-maintained public parks and gardens. Balwyn is well serviced by multiple tram lines, good bus networks and the Eastern Freeway which makes it easy to get around whether you’re heading to the city or the eastern suburbs.

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    Homes

    You’ll find one-bedroom apartments that offer plenty of natural light and an open-plan design, kitchen with dishwasher and split system heating and cooling. Each apartment has a private terrace or balcony.

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    Community

    VMCH retirement living is special! We champion and celebrate the dignity of every person, with a community spirit that welcomes everyone. This results in friendly and vibrant communities, offering residents the unique opportunity to develop new friendships, participate in activities and enjoy a strong sense of belonging. You are invited to be social as little or as often as you desire.

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Amenities and services at St. Catherine's Serviced Apartments

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    Home care services

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    Walk to shops

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    Adjoining VMCH Aged Care

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    24hr emergency call system


What our residents have to say

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  • I feel at home at Shanagolden. So many people who have become such good friends.

    Cobie

  • You’re secure. It’s quiet at St Thomas’. You know everybody and can catch up with them at any stage.

    Trevor

  • Because Corpus Christi is a smaller village, we know everyone here, it’s terrific. A lovely place to live.

    June

Ready to tour St. Catherine’s Serviced Apartments? Call our friendly team on 1300 698 624 today to book your tour.

Our Surroundings

Shops

  • Whitehorse Road Shopping Strip 1.7km
  • Camberwell Market 6km
  • Camberwell shopping precinct 5km
  • Glenferrie Road shopping precinct 6km

Health

  • St George's Hospital 4.8km
  • Box Hill Hospital 3km

Transport

  • Camberwell station 5km
  • Tram stop 1.5km
  • Bus stop 0.5km

Entertainment

  • Greythorn Bowling Club 3km
  • Boroondara Sports Complex 0.9km
  • Macleay Park 1.9km

Frequently asked questions

We know you might have lots of questions about our retirement living communities. For more, view our Frequently Asked Question section.

Come and visit us for a tour! We’d love to show you around and introduce you to some of the residents, so you can get a better understanding of what it’s like to live at one of our retirement living communities.

We also recommend that you sign up to our database so you get updates as soon as properties are listed.

Your safety and security are of the utmost importance to us. At all our villages we have staff either one site or on call 24/7. Our staff, neighbours, 24hr call system and CCTV provide great peace of mind for our residents.

Pets are absolutely welcome at all our retirement living communities, but we do ask you seek approval of management first. We want to make sure our communities are a wonderful place for those with and without pets, so we may ask you comply with a few guidelines to ensure a harmonious environment.

VMCH does offer a fantastic range of At-Home Aged Care services. If you need a little extra help at home and in the community, then we can provide the care you need. From cleaning, to shopping and allied health support. To find out more call 1300 698 624.


Read the stories of those who chose VMCH to live a fulfilling life.

It’s the people who make our places unique, loving and feel like home.

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