On Tuesday 16 March 2021, Council made the decision to consolidate our three residential aged care facilities — Spurway, Warrawee and Rosstown — into two sites — Warrawee and Rosstown.

Glen Eira is the only council in Victoria that still owns and operates residential aged care. Since our first facility opened more than 40 years ago, residential aged care has become more complex and challenging. The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety and COVID-19 has also changed the aged care landscape.

Having made the decision to continue to run aged care for the foreseeable future, we now need to ensure we can do so in a way that is consistent with these changed expectations.

We know the standard of care provided in all our facilities is second to none, however the age, design and layout of the Spurway Community building no longer met community expectations.

All Spurway residents were moved to our Warrawee facility in Bentleigh East in May 2021 where they continue to receive the quality care and services they are used to, while also benefiting from its contemporary feel and facilities, spacious communal areas and single rooms with ensuite.

While future plans for the Spurway site have not yet been determined, we will be looking at appropriate options for the space.

For more information visit the Residential Aged Care page on our website.