Clare

17 Victoria Road, Clare SA 5453

Set in the heart of Clare, our care home is named Carinya, an Aboriginal word meaning ‘happy, peaceful home’.

If you’re interested in moving in to our home in Clare please complete a Residential Care Expression of Interest Form.

When you walk in the front door at Helping Hand Carinya, you will feel at home. It is located off the main street, close to the centre of town. This is fantastic for family and friends to visit and for clients to access and remain connected to services.

All rooms are single rooms with private ensuite and we are also able to accommodate couples.

The memory support unit assists those living with dementia with specialised support and care.

We provide quality home style cooking with much of our produce sourced locally. We often have events and special occasions that feature the wines and fresh produce of the Clare Valley.

Tailored care, lifestyle, health and nutrition programs are created with residents when they move in to Carinya, and are reviewed often to ensure residents have the best quality of life.

Floorplans and pricing

Standard Single Room with Private Ensuite

How much does Carinya cost?

Take a virtual tour

“Volunteering is a wonderful way for me to meet people and get involved in the community. I have met so many wonderful residents. I’ve heard so many interesting stories that I could write a book.“

Glenda

Volunteer, Helping Hand Carinya Clare

Advice about Residential Care

Female reception staff member on phone call respite care

If you are considering moving into a residential aged care home, you will first need an assessment with a member of an Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT). A member of an ACAT will talk to you about your current situation and help you work out what your options are. Once you have completed the ACAT assessment, you will receive a letter to let you know if you have been approved as eligible for Australian Government subsidised aged care services, including home care services and residential aged care accommodation. Your letter will tell you what type of services you’re eligible for and approved to receive, as well as the reasons why.

Yes. We can arrange tours of our homes by appointment. Entry restrictions may apply depending on current government regulations, and current vaccination requirements are in place. Please call us on 1300 653 600 or click here to arrange a tour.

You can also take a virtual tour of our homes any time on our website, see residential locations page, tours are listed on each care home’s page.

All residents at our residential aged care homes have access to the following services and assistance:

  • Staff onsite at all times to assist where needed, including in emergencies
  • Assistance with daily living activities including, showering, dressing and help to move about
  • Assistance with medications
  • Meals and refreshments, including catering for special dietary needs
  • Laundry and housekeeping services
  • Building and grounds upkeep and maintenance
  • Social and lifestyle activities program
  • Basic furnishings including curtains, chairs, beds, bed linen, bath towels, soap and toilet paper are also included, and residents are encouraged to bring items of furniture or personal possessions with them to personalise their home.

The cost of residential aged care varies from person to person, depending on which home you are moving into, and your own personal financial situation. The Government may contribute toward your care costs, and you may be asked to contribute towards them too if you can afford it. My Aged Care provides an overview of the costs involved on their website, and we also have an overview on our website, and publish our fees for our homes on each of our residential care home pages.

To work at Helping Hand, you need to be eligible to live and work in Australia. You will need a current national police clearance certificate, or we can help you get one. Many of our roles require specific qualifications, make sure you read the Job Description carefully to see what qualifications are needed. Here are some of the common ones:

Care Worker (residential or community)
Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent qualification/experience
Community care workers must have a full South Australian driver’s licence and a safe, reliable and registered car

Home Support Worker
Current first aid certificate
Current full South Australian driver’s licence
Safe, reliable and registered car

Enrolled Nurse
A Diploma of Nursing
Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registration
Previous aged care industry experience

Registered Nurse
A Bachelor of Nursing (or equivalent)
Current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registration
Minimum 12 months working experience

Retirement living is designed for people over 55 who are still active enough to live independently, providing a close community of like-minded people. An aged care home provides an increased level of support for people who are no longer able to live independently, with round the clock care available.