Chelsea Parkside

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Chelsea Parkside Care Community

Chelsea Parkside Care Community (formerly BlueCross Gardenia) is surrounded by lush greenery, in the heart of Chelsea, with Bicentennial Park at our doorstep. We offer a tranquil, welcoming environment with light-filled lounge and dining areas, landscaped gardens, and a central courtyard with a gazebo making our Care Community a comfortable place to call home. Our residents can enjoy birdwatching along the nearby park and wetlands or relax in the sunshine with friends and family. 

Care at Chelsea Parkside 

We provide compassionate, personalised care with registered nurses onsite 24/7 and a dedicated wellbeing team. We offer residential aged care, respite care, dementia care, and palliative care, supported by primary and allied health services, including physiotherapy. 

Daily Living at Chelsea Parkside 

Chelsea Parkside features modern single and companion rooms with private ensuites and amenities such as a library, hair and beauty salon, and landscaped courtyards. Residents can enjoy social activities, music, art, and events that foster connection and friendship, along with seasonal menus prepared by our on-site chef. 
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Chelsea Parkside has the following features

Community Engagement Community Engagement
Community Engagement

Community Engagement

We regularly organise social activities to encourage friendship and connection within the local community.

Bus for outings Bus for outings
Bus for outings

Bus for outings

We have a dedicated Opal HealthCare bus for community outings. 

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Close to transport

Close to transport

Our Care Community is conveniently close to public transport for our residents and families.

Hair Salon Hairdressing salon
Hair Salon

Hairdressing salon

Residents can enjoy the convenience of our onsite hairdressing salon.

On-site chef On-site chef
On-site chef

On-site chef

Our residents enjoy fresh and nutritious meals prepared by our on-site chef.

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Chelsea Parkside bedroom options

BlueCross Gardenia
Classic

Type: Single Size: 12m2

1 Bed
Ensuite
You have 3 payment options:
Option 1
Pay the full lump sum of $525,000
Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD). It’s refundable when you leave
Option 2
Pay a full daily amount of $109.46
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) is billed monthly
Option 3
A combination of RAD & DAP
Enter a lump sum amount below (the more you add, the lower your DAP will be)
Enter a lump sum amount below
+
Your daily amount will be
$109.46 Per Day
BlueCross Gardenia
Superior

Type: Single Size: 15-19m2

1 Bed
Ensuite
You have 3 payment options:
Option 1
Pay the full lump sum of $575,000
Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD). It’s refundable when you leave
Option 2
Pay a full daily amount of $119.88
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) is billed monthly
Option 3
A combination of RAD & DAP
Enter a lump sum amount below (the more you add, the lower your DAP will be)
Enter a lump sum amount below
+
Your daily amount will be
$119.88 Per Day
BlueCross Gardenia
Superior Plus

Type: Single Size: 18-19m2

1 Bed
Ensuite
You have 3 payment options:
Option 1
Pay the full lump sum of $625,000
Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD). It’s refundable when you leave
Option 2
Pay a full daily amount of $130.31
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) is billed monthly
Option 3
A combination of RAD & DAP
Enter a lump sum amount below (the more you add, the lower your DAP will be)
Enter a lump sum amount below
+
Your daily amount will be
$130.31 Per Day
premium room
Not Actual Room
Premium

Type: Single Size: 27m2

1 Bed
Ensuite
You have 3 payment options:
Option 1
Pay the full lump sum of $750,000
Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD). It’s refundable when you leave
Option 2
Pay a full daily amount of $156.37
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) is billed monthly
Option 3
A combination of RAD & DAP
Enter a lump sum amount below (the more you add, the lower your DAP will be)
Enter a lump sum amount below
+
Your daily amount will be
$156.37 Per Day
Classic companion room
Not Actual Room
Classic Companion

Type: Single Size: 20m2

2 Beds
Ensuite
You have 3 payment options:
Option 1
Pay the full lump sum of $425,000
Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD). It’s refundable when you leave
Option 2
Pay a full daily amount of $88.61
Daily Accommodation Payment (DAP) is billed monthly
Option 3
A combination of RAD & DAP
Enter a lump sum amount below (the more you add, the lower your DAP will be)
Enter a lump sum amount below
+
Your daily amount will be
$88.61 Per Day

Bed

Our beautifully appointed rooms feature single bed(s) adorned with soft linens and can be height adjusted to provide added comfort and allow team to safely meet the needs of residents.

Ensuite

Our ensuites are designed for accessibility with amenities that prioritise both safety and comfort. Equipped with supportive handrails, non-slip surfaces and ample lighting, it ensures ease of use for our residents.

Plus a means tested daily care fee and the Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR)

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25th May 2025

David Coignet
We've just transferred my father here. Maddi has been amazing and helpful in any way she can, in assisting my father to move in. So far my father has been quite happy with the move. Nice facilities and a nice location.
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