Spring has arrived in Mount Waverley, bringing brighter days and more opportunities to spend time together over a favourite coffee or treat.
Inside the recently opened Arcare Mount Waverley aged care residence, the café offers residents, families, friends and team members another place to connect throughout the day. With generous seating and a dedicated café lounge with a fireplace, it can be a setting for a quiet morning coffee, a relaxed family visit or an afternoon catch-up.
In our latest Day in the Life, Vidya takes us behind the scenes and shares the daily routine behind the café experience at Arcare Mount Waverley.
Meet Vidya at the Arcare Mount Waverley café
For Vidya, each day includes preparing the café, serving favourite beverages and treats, and welcoming the people who stop by.
Her Day in the Life offers a closer look at the people behind the everyday experiences within an Arcare residence. It also shows how a café can become part of daily life, whether a resident is meeting a friend, spending time with family or simply enjoying a familiar drink.
Arcare cafés are available at selected residences and are open to visitors and the local community at selected locations. Opening hours vary, so visitors should contact the relevant residence before planning a café visit.
What is on the Arcare café menu?
The updated Arcare café menu includes quality espresso coffee, other hot drinks, cold beverages, freshly prepared sandwiches, tortilla wraps, cakes and light snacks.
This variety makes the café suitable for different moments across the day, from morning coffee and a light lunch to a treat shared during a family visit. Menu availability may vary by residence.
The café is one part of the broader dining experience at Arcare. Meals are cooked fresh on site by qualified chefs, with menus changing seasonally. Menus are reviewed by nutritionists and dietitians, with resident needs, cultural preferences and expectations taken into consideration. Texture-modified options are also available for residents who require them.
Together, the café and residence dining choices provide residents with variety while supporting individual care and nutrition needs.
A café designed for time together
The Arcare Mount Waverley café combines table seating with an adjoining lounge area. The dedicated café lounge includes comfortable seating and a fireplace, creating another option for residents and visitors who would prefer to settle in and talk.
Large windows bring natural light into the café and lounge, with views of Mount Waverley adding to the sense of connection with the local area. These spaces can support both social occasions and quieter moments, giving residents choice in how they use and enjoy the residence.
The café also complements the private dining room at Arcare Mount Waverley, where residents can celebrate special occasions with the people who matter to them.
Explore the shared spaces at Arcare Mount Waverley
Located in the City of Monash, Arcare Mount Waverley offers 118 private suites with ensuite bathrooms across thoughtfully planned communities.
Natural light flows through the shared spaces, while a central courtyard provides space for relaxation, social activities and outdoor dining. Alongside the café and private dining room, residents can access a range of amenities, including:
– Intimate lounge areas
– Multi-purpose activity rooms
– A theatre and worship space
– A hair salon
– A billiard room
– A well-equipped gym
– A community meeting space
– Landscaped courtyards and gardens
These spaces provide residents with more choice throughout the day, from joining an activity or watching a film to meeting family in the café or enjoying time outdoors.
Discover aged care at Arcare Mount Waverley
Choosing an aged care residence involves more than viewing a list of services and amenities. A tour allows you to experience the spaces, meet members of the team and ask questions about care, daily life, dining and the transition into residential aged care.
Arcare Mount Waverley provides permanent residential aged care, dementia care and respite care for older people from Mount Waverley and surrounding areas across Melbourne’s east.
Explore Arcare Mount Waverley to view its suites, care services and amenities.
To arrange a private tour, book online or speak with the Arcare Relationship Centre on 1300 272 273. Our team can guide you through the next steps and help you understand whether Arcare Mount Waverley may be suitable for you or someone close to you.
Frequently asked questions
Does Arcare Mount Waverley have a café?
Yes. Arcare Mount Waverley has a café with generous table seating and a dedicated café lounge with a fireplace. It offers residents and visitors a place to enjoy beverages, treats and time together.
What is available from an Arcare café?
The updated Arcare café menu includes espresso coffee, other hot drinks, cold beverages, freshly prepared sandwiches, tortilla wraps, cakes and light snacks. Menu items and opening hours may vary by residence.
What other dining spaces are available at Arcare Mount Waverley?
Alongside the café and café lounge, Arcare Mount Waverley has dining areas and a private dining room for special occasions. The central courtyard can also support outdoor dining.
How can I book a tour of Arcare Mount Waverley?
You can book a private tour online or call the Arcare Relationship Centre on 1300 272 273. A team member can arrange a suitable time and answer questions about care, suites, dining and daily life at the residence.
