Step outside your door at Bardon and experience a picture-perfect vista of greenery, trees and manicured courtyards.
Take a right and you’re in the outdoor BBQ area hosting family and friends. Another short walk and you’re at the chapel looking up through the windows and feeling like you’re up in the trees with the birds.
From joining in a coffee out by the central mosaic fountain to walking down the halls of Bardon’s aged care, you’ll find it’s the people that make it such a special place to live. That’s the beauty of Bardon and it's exactly what makes it a home, not just a facility.
Don't delay. See the community for yourself at St Vincent’s Care Bardon today
From the cleaners to the nurses, everyone at St Vincent's plays a part in making palliative care a better and brighter place to be for a dignified end or a beautiful new beginning.
This is our promise to you and your family. Our people are here to ensure you can continue living as full a life as possible.
Continuity of care
With services across Retirement Living, Home Care, and Aged Care we are best placed to help you, no matter what part of your journey you are on.
Our hospital advantage
As part of St Vincent’s Health Australia, our residents and clients have access to an extensive, world class health network.
Spirit of St Vincent’s
Where some see care as a service, we see it as a mission, to provide compassion and support that befits our heritage and faith in human kindness.
Key features of Aged Care at Bardon
At St Vincent’s Bardon we offer a range of modern, lifestyle amenities and services to ensure you can live as independently as you choose.
Quiet, central Brisbane location
Cafe overlooking the courtyard
Sensory and reflection garden with mosaic fountain
Spacious barbecue and entertainment area
Community and activity rooms
Hairdressing and beauty salon
Full activities calendar
Free Wi-Fi access
On site chapel
Close to Wesley Hospital
Partnerships with allied health providers
24/7 registered nurse
They never told you about 'this' aged care
Start the day in the comfort of a bright and spacious bedroom and spend the rest of it exploring all the rest that St Vincent's aged care has to offer.
Walk the winding garden paths and beautifully landscaped courtyards with water features – loved by residents
Catch up with one of our activity clubs and experience the writer’s group or the brewing club for yourself!
Get a trim or pamper at the onsite hairdressing and beauty salon
School Performances Delight Bardon Aged Care Residents
A heartwarming collaboration unfolded in the heart of Brisbane this June, as 130 residents from eight St. Vincent’s Care homes embarked on a magical journey to Genesis Christian College. Here, they were treated to an unforgettable concert hosted by the dynamic Genesis Performing Arts Group. The event, aptly named ‘Come to the Table’, epitomized the power of intergenerational connection through the enchanting medium of music, dance, and community.
Bardon's Best Friends Found Each Other at the Hardest of Times
St Vincent’s aged care at Bardon has been the backdrop for their friendship and it’s been a place where they’ve not only found each other, but something to do every day of the week.
Our people are here to ensure you can continue living as full a life as possible.
Where some see care as a service, our people see it as a mission, to provide compassion and support that befits our heritage and faith in human kindness.
Over 180 years of caring heritage
Pastoral care for emotional and spiritual support
24/7 nursing care
Allied health care from physiotherapists, dietitians and more
From clinical, to lifestyle, to spiritual needs, your support team are there to support you in the outcomes you want from your aged care journey.
Facility manager
Responsible for the wellbeing of all staff and residents. Whatever the situation your Facility Manager is always on hand to help.
Care manager
Supports the registered nurses and lends their expertise with any health issues or concerns that need an extra set of eyes.
Lifestyle coordinators
Organises a lifestyle and activities program in the home that is fun, consistent and great for residents’ well-being.
Pastoral carer
Provides spiritual and emotional care to residents, families and staff.
Admissions coordinators
Your point of contact for touring homes and helping answer any questions you have about aged care.
Allied health
Health specialists including physiotherapists, podiatrists, dietitians and more that keep residents healthy and happy.
Care workers
Provide personal day to day support for you in your home. They also love having a laugh with residents!
Maintenance workers
Keeps homes running smoothly through facility repairs, gardening and more!
Nurses
Nurses administer medication, coordinate care plans and are the trusted go between for families and residents.
Residents
The most important members of St Vincent’s communities and an important part of supporting you to feel welcome, valued, and safe
Volunteers
Assist the pastoral care and lifestyle teams to make life in the St Vincent’s community brighter and better
Will Mum and Dad be well looked after?
Will Mum or Dad be happy? Will they be taken care of? If not, would they tell me?
With regularly trained staff, personalised care plans and an approach to care that involves everyone from the cleaners to the nurses, we're never short on people that will keep an eye out for your family.
St Vincent’s can help guide you through the start of the aged care process as well as the do’s and don’ts of getting the assessments and support you need.
Step 2 Take a private tour
Tour a St Vincent’s home and make sure it's the right community and setting for you.
Step 3 Make a plan
Work with your care team to create a tailored care and lifestyle plan that’s ready for you when you move in.
Step 4 Move in
Move in and meet with your week one support team of managers, care workers, pastoral carers and lifestyle coordinators who will help you get settled into your new home.
Residential care is a term used to describe the general care and support provided in an aged care home. You might also hear an aged care home referred to as a nursing home or an aged care facility. Essentially, aged care is help and care in a friendly environment.
There are a range of people helping to keep residents happy and healthy in aged care homes. You can learn more here.
Making the right choice for aged care can be one of the toughest decisions you can make. For a summary of how you can be best prepared, learn more here.
1. See where your parents are coming from with their concerns
2. Provide examples of how aged care can help
3. Tell them how you feel or what you've seen
4. Bring a friend to the conversation
The beginning of a move into aged care can seem scary. But if you're wanting more detail on what it's like to live in aged care, you can read our guide on what the first 30 days of aged care are actually like.
St Vincent's employs strict infection management protocols and procedures to limit outbreaks of any infectious diseases (including COVID-19)
The topic of staff qualifications and staff numbers comes up often in aged care,
Qualifications for staff in home care vary depending upon the role and services delivered.
Staff will be qualified in everything from a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community), which provides ground-level knowledge and practical experience you would need to work in aged care all the way through to a Bachelors in Nursing (or similar) to work as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse.