Book now

Caring for the aged in our community

Andrew Kerr Care

Click for our redevelopment updates

Important update
for when visiting Andrew Kerr.

We encourage families to keep in contact with their loved ones using Skype, video conferencing or phone calls.

Please note visits to Andrew Kerr Care are restricted in accordance with government directions and should be avoided unless there are concerns about a resident’s health and wellbeing. All visitors will be asked about social isolation, symptoms and have their temperature recorded.

Current visiting times are Mondays from 2pm to 4pm | Wednesdays from 10am to 12 noon | Fridays from 10am to 12 noon | Saturdays from 2pm to 4pm

We thank you for your continued support and understanding during this time.

Influenza (Flu) Vaccination Requirements for Aged Care

Restrictions on visitor and worker entry into aged care facilities.

You must not enter Andrew Kerr if you:

Are unwell with flu-like symptoms, such as a cough, sore throat, runny nose, shortness of breath, or fever

Have arrived back in Australia from overseas in the last 14 days

Have had known contact in the last 14 days with a person who was a confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19)

Have had known contact in the last 14 days with a person who has/had respiratory symptoms

Have a temperature higher than 37.5 degrees

Are under 16 years of age

You should maintain a 1.5 metre (a full arm span) physical distance between you and all other people at Andrew Kerr during your visit.

PLEASE READ these Govt guidelines before visiting Andrew Kerr

All the care they need
to feel at home.

We provide care and opportunities to all older people, whatever their needs. We offer a range of services including Residential Care, Home Care, Day Centre and Respite Care in the Mornington Peninsula. We personalise our support to help your loved one be as independent, confident and happy as possible.

Learn More

Why choose
Andrew Kerr Care?

We’re a not-for-profit organisation and we’ve been assisting, caring for and supporting our community in the Mornington Peninsula for over 30 years. Andrew Kerr Care prides itself on outstanding clinical care.

Our Registered Nurses are rostered on for each shift to ensure appropriate clinical care is available at all times. And our lifestyle program is second to none, and the envy of many other aged care facilities.

Learn More

A lifetime made up
of moments

The many moments in your day are important to us. Every moment is as unique as you are. We personalise our support to help you or your loved one to live a dignified, secure and rewarding life.

Learn More

1875

Andrew Kerr Care was formed

117

Resident
Capacity

4.89%

Current daily accomodation payment rate

Residential Care

A place you will feel at home with our 24hr care. Are you or a loved one thinking about moving into aged care?

Home Care

Be at home, with our support. Supporting people to remain living at home for as long as possible.

Day Centre

Our place during the day. Your place at night. We provide day respite for carers who need to get things done.

Respite

Need a break? We’ve got you covered. Use our respite care for when you need to take a well earned break.

“ To all the Andrew Kerr Care team . Many thanks for the care you gave Bonnie over her stay at AK. As a family we were so pleased. Bonnie knew she was loved by you all through her final years. It was most comforting to know how well she was looked after and respected.
Family member. Name withheld.

“ Many thanks to the staff and volunteers for the wonderful care and love during mum’s stay in the Sorrento Wing. I am so grateful beyond words for the palliative care she received during her passing. Many, many thanks.
Family member. Name withheld.

“ Cannot speak too highly enough for staff. They are magnificent.
Tony a resident at Andrew Kerr Care.

“ Carol my carer, is kind supportive and caring. If I have an anxiety when we are shopping or at medical appointments she always encourages my independence. Carol is a very special person.
Diane (Consumer of AKC Home Care).

“ To the wonderful “TEAM” at Andrew Kerr Care (Mornington Wing) and all the support staff team. We are so grateful for the love and care you have given to our mother. We appreciate the endless patience and care given by Care staff! The wonderful meals served by the kitchen girls and staff. The care taken by Laundry staff to clean and return mum’s clothes! The Cleaning crew who do a great job making everything spick and span! Gorgeous Abby and the Diversional Therapy team and Volunteers! Belinda and her always warm Welcome and assistance with everything. And Management… the EN’s and RN’s that steer us all in the right direction! Lastly, Richard and Angela for picking the best team.
Family member. Name withheld.

Latest News

01/06/2020

Andrew Kerr Care

Important update
for when visiting Andrew Kerr.

We encourage families to keep in contact with their loved ones using Skype, video conferencing or phone calls.

Influenza (Flu) Vaccination Requirements for Aged Care