• Clinical Excellence

    Resthaven delivers a diverse range of high-quality clinical and health support services, provided by our dedicated and experienced professionals.

    Our focus is on supporting your physical and mental wellbeing, helping you manage health conditions, and enhancing your overall quality of life.

    Explore our services:

    Clinical Nurses

    Clinical Nursing & Nurse Practitioner Care

    Resthaven’s nursing teams provide professional, holistic, and personalised care to support your health, safety, and wellbeing — in our residential aged care homes and in the community.

    Whether you need short-term nursing support following an illness or injury, or ongoing clinical care to manage complex or chronic health conditions, our highly qualified nurses and Nurse Practitioners work alongside you, your family, and your wider care team to provide the right level of support at the right time.

    Services include:

    • Medication assistance and education
    • Wound care and management, including complex, chronic, and  wounds
    • Continence advice and support
    • Monitoring and managing chronic conditions
    • Clinical support for people living with dementia and mental health needs
    • Palliative and end-of-life care, including VAD

    Services include:

    • Medication assistance and education

    • Wound care and management, including complex, chronic and malignant wounds

    • Continence advice and support

    • Monitoring and managing chronic conditions

    • Clinical support for people living with dementia and mental health needs

    • Palliative and end-of-life care, including VAD

    Our specialist team:
    Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Practice Nurses (Dementia and Older People’s Health), Palliative Care Nurses, Continence Nurse Advisers, and Consultant Clinical Pharmacists provide expert guidance, assessment, and referrals, ensuring care is personalised and safe.

    Restorative care:
    Our nursing teams work with allied health partners to help you regain health after illness or injury, or enhance overall wellbeing through tailored programs.

    Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Practice Nurses (Dementia and Older People’s Health), Palliative Care Nurses, Continence Nurse Advisers, and Consultant Clinical Pharmacists provide expert guidance, assessment, and referrals, ensuring care is personalised and safe.

    Health Professionals

    Appointments with health care professionals can be arranged through residential care homes and community services offices.

    Services may include:

    • physiotherapy & occupational therapy
    • podiatry
    • speech pathology
    • dietetics
    • social work
    • dental care
    • continence nurse advice

     

    Pastoral Care, Chaplaincy, and Spiritual Support

    Resthaven’s Chaplains support residents, families, and friends to meet pastoral and spiritual needs.

    Our team respects diverse beliefs and provides compassionate guidance for personal, emotional, and cultural wellbeing.

    Find out about Pastoral Care, Chaplaincy, and spiritual support at Resthaven

     

    Dementia Care

    Are you looking for care that is dementia-specific?

    We provide care tailored to people living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and related disorders. Our team focuses on maintaining dignity, promoting engagement, and enhancing quality of life for those living with memory loss.

    Find out about Resthaven’s approach to Dementia Care

     

    Palliative Care

    Resthaven provides palliative care for residents and clients with chronic illness or life-limiting conditions.

    Palliative care is not just end-of-life support — it focuses on comfort, relief from suffering, and improving quality of life.

    Our compassionate nursing and allied health teams work with you and your family, addressing clinical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs.

    Find out more about Resthaven’s approach to Palliative Care

    Learn about Advance Care Planning

     

    Voluntary Assisted Dying

    Resthaven respects the rights of older people to make informed choices about their care, including end-of-life decisions.

    Our award-winning, specialist palliative care nursing team provides access to palliative and end-of-life care in residential aged care homes and community settings, guided by the individual’s clinical, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs.

    In line with Resthaven’s commitment to supporting informed choice at end of life, we support the rights of older people to seek information about, or access to VAD services whilst receiving care and support in Resthaven’s aged care homes or home support services.

    Learn about Resthaven’s approach to Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD)

     

    Parkinson’s Disease Support

    We support people living with Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurological condition affecting
    more than 10 million people worldwide.

    Resources and programs are designed to help manage symptoms, maintain independence, and improve quality of life:

     

    Continence Care

    Continence issues can affect anyone at any age.

    Resthaven’s Continence Nurse Advisors and Registered Nurses provide guidance and support to manage continence, enhance social engagement, and improve quality of life.

    Helpful resources:

     

    Learn what sets us apart as a trusted South Australian aged care provider since 1935.