Independent Living

Good Shepherd Lodge Limited.

Mackay’s largest
aged care provider.

Being at the heart of the Mackay community since 1974, we are proud that we are able to play a part in enabling you to live the life that you choose.

With two locations and several different types of living and support options we are sure to have an option that suits your living or care needs.

We’re dedicated to providing the highest quality care and service while fostering a sense of belonging to enable you to live a healthier, more active and connected life. Both of our locations, Good Shepherd Lodge and Kerrisdale Gardens, offer a range of flexible options to suit your individual needs.

We recognise it’s more than just where you live, it’s the lifestyle we provide. That’s what makes us different!

We look forward to meeting you soon!

  • Our award-winning Kerrisdale Gardens location offers premium living options that include apartments and villas, providing a lifestyle choice as individual as you are. With daily activities, a hair and beauty salon, pharmacy, café and residents lounge, our Kerrisdale location has a homely resort feel where there are no strangers, only friends.

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  • At Good Shepherd Lodge, we have 42 different independent living units for you to choose from- suiting every budget. The units have been architecturally designed to provide a sense of connectivity and community for our residents. With open corridors enabling natural light and air flow to filtrate through communal areas, you’ll be sure to feel at home.

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Villa Living at
Kerrisdale Gardens

Villa Living at its finest; our architecturally designed villas provide you with a strong sense of community whilst offering plenty of space and a sense of luxury in a secure environment. Low maintenance and designed for privacy, you can sit back and enjoy the best of what Kerrisdale Gardens has to offer.

The spacious villas are surrounded by lush landscaped gardens, open spaces and walking paths, where you are only a short stroll from a café, pharmacy, dining, and leisure facilities within our award-winning community. We even have a child friendly play zone area, so you can enjoy time with family and loved ones.

If you ever need support in the future, we’ll be there to provide your ongoing care, including 24 hour nursing care, allowing you to remain in the comfort of your home and community.

We aim to enable your independence as you embark on the next exciting chapter of your life.

Kerrisdale Gardens Apartments

With a residence feel, our apartments are designed to offer you a sense of comfort and independence while providing you security and privacy.    

Our selection of 1 and 2  bedroom apartments, provide our residents with oversized living areas that open onto balconies that provide stunning views and breezes of Mackay and into the distance. To provide a sense of connectivity each apartment has been designed to integrate seamlessly into the warm and supportive community, that we call Kerrisdale Gardens. Meaning you can enjoy more of your new lifestyle and friendships.

The apartments are positioned with easy access to the resident café, dining, and leisure facilities.

Our premium retirement living offers:

Café & Bar area

Activities/Function Room

Apartments

Wellness Centre

Established gardens & walking paths

Chapel

Library

Community Gardens

Community Shed

Hairdresser

  • “I moved to a villa at Kerrisdale Gardens nearly 6 years ago, and can honestly say it’s the best decision I could have made.”

    — Pauline Reedman, Villa Resident

  • “Why would anyone want to spend their twilight years living on their own, whether they be on their own, or fortunate enough to both be together?”

    — David Fordyce, Kerrisdale Gardens Resident

  • “I’ve been happily residing independently in an apartment at Kerrisdale Gardens for nearly 6 years. Moving to this facility has been the best decision I’ve ever made.”

    — Marvyn Trim, Kerrisdale Gardens Resident