Hawthorn Community

Visit Hawthorn

The beautiful, brand new Hawthorn Community opened on 1 June 2020.

Take a Virtual Tour today or book a personal tour of the Hawthorn Community and see the AgeWell difference for yourself. Book now to find out how we can support you to age well and live the life you want. ** Please note that due to the current COVID-19 situation, safe visiting protocols are in place, which include pre-screening, social distancing and hygiene requirements before entry into the facility. No visits are possible without an appointment.

For admission enquiries please contact our Admissions Team on 1300 783 435 or submit an online enquiry.

To contact Hawthorn Community directly please call (03) 8840 2700.

The new Hawthorn Community presents 120 spacious rooms and contemporary community spaces with views across Melbourne, and surrounds.

Each beautifully appointed bedroom has an ensuite and wall-mounted flat screen TV with access to streaming and subscription platforms, heating and air conditioning and built-in wardrobes.

Generous and stylish communal areas include comfortable lounge rooms, multi-purpose rooms, private social rooms, outdoor balconies and sensory gardens for residents and families to gather, saturated with natural light.

Dementia-friendly spaces with sensory gardens and themed sitting areas.

Large rooms include a chair-bed, to enable family members to stay when necessary.

We offer:

120 spacious single rooms with ensuites and flat screen TVs
Comfortable and spacious communal lounge rooms and multipurpose community room
High-quality clinical care by qualified and experienced staff, with 24/7 Registered Nurses on duty
Focus on restorative care to support wellbeing through allied health services including podiatry, physiotherapy, dietician and speech therapy
Quality dining experiences, with choices of food and drinks that cater for individual needs and preferences, cooked fresh by our qualified chefs
Specialist dementia care and support
Palliative care
Dedicated onsite chaplain
Dynamic and engaging lifestyle and activities program, seven days a week
On-site hairdresser and café with al fresco dining area
Concierge service

Uniting AgeWell has introduced a special Respite Stay Package, which provides a three week stay at one of our residences for the cost of just two weeks. This special package is available for all respite stays made between 1 November 2020 and 30 April 2021.

To find out how you can be part of this exciting community, and live well with choice and peace of mind, contact our admissions team on 1300 783 435 or submit an online enquiry.

Accommodation options

Room category	Room description	Max RAD	Max DAP	Example: 50/50 RAD + DAP combination
Standard Garden Suite	Single room /ensuite, Ground	$750,000	$82.60	$375,000 RAD + $41.30
Standard Internal Courtyard Suite	Single room /ensuite, Ground, Level 1, Level 2	$750,000	$82.60	$375,000 RAD + $41.30
Standard Courtyard Suite	Single room /ensuite, Ground, Level 1, Level 2	$800,000	$88.10	$400,000 RAD + $41.30
Superior Garden Suite	Single room /ensuite, Level 1	$850,000	$93.61	$425,000 RAD + $46.80
Superior Wattle Suite	Single room /ensuite, Level 1	$850,000	$93.61	$425,000 RAD + $46.80
Superior Skyline Suite	Single room /ensuite, Level 1	$850,000	$93.61	$425,000 RAD + $46.80
Superior Courtyard Suite	Single room /ensuite, Level 2	$850,000	$93.61	$425,000 RAD + $46.80
Superior Wattle Suite	Single room /ensuite, Level 2	$850,000	$93.61	$425,000 RAD + $46.80
Superior Garden Suite	Single room /ensuite, Level 2	$850,000	$93.61	$425,000 RAD + $46.80
Deluxe Internal Courtyard Suite	Single room /ensuite, Level 3	$900,000	$99.12	$450,000 RAD + $49.56
Deluxe Skyline Suite	Single room /ensuite, Level 2	$950,000	$104.63	$475,000 RAD + $52.31
Premium Veranda Suite	Single room /ensuite, Level 3	$1,000,000	$110.13	$500,000 RAD + $55.06
Premium Skyline Suite	Single room /ensuite, Level 3	$1,100,000	$121.15	$550,000 RAD + $60.57

The above table details the maximum accommodation rates for Preston Community. (Effective 1st January 2021)

Residents can choose to pay for their accommodation by either a RAD (Refundable Accommodation Deposit), or a DAP (Daily Accommodation Payment); or a combination of both. A DAP accrues daily and is paid periodically, for example monthly. A combination payment includes both a partial RAD and partial DAP.