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Mercy Place Rice Village, Victoria

A balanced lifestyle by the coast.

Mercy Place Rice Village is a close-knit rural community where you have choices and opportunities to enjoy life your way. It’s all about balance: convenience and comfort; city and seaside; security and independence.

Located in south central Geelong, we’re within a stone’s throw of the Geelong city centre and perched on the gateway to the rugged natural beauty of the Great Ocean Road. Sip a latte in Geelong or explore the coastline: the choice is yours.

Choice is all around you in the village, too. Join in on the fun with vibrant social activities, or kick up your feet and relax at home. Enjoy the assurance of having health professionals and a residential aged care home on site, while maintaining your independence and living life on your terms.

Sally Doodt

Contact Sally Doodt
about Mercy Place Rice Village

Phone: (03) 5247 2200
Mercy Place Rice Village
2-26 Marshalltown Road
Geelong VIC 3216

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Mercy Place Rice Village
2-26 Marshalltown Road
Geelong VIC 3216
Phone: (03) 5247 2200

Book your tour of Mercy Place Rice Village

Arrange to visit for a cup of tea and a tour, and get to know our friendly faces. You can explore the village, get a feel for life at Mercy Place Rice Village and find out more about moving in.

    Phone: (03) 5247 2200

    Available Services

    Mercy Place Rice Village is a great balance of independent living and security, all catered to your unique needs and preferences.

    With a warm and welcoming community, you’re never far from friends. There’s also a range of in-home care services available to help you maintain your independent and active lifestyle. With our residential aged care home co-located on site, you know you’re in safe hands if your care needs change down the track.

    Village Features

    Enjoy a vibrant social life, right on your doorstep. Take a walk through the village and you’ll notice spaces for socialising. You’ll feel the warmth of friends and neighbours living side-by-side in a supportive community.

    Make use of our on-site chapel, library and general activities room. It’s always lively at the Racecourse Inn, our in-house bar and activities area, complete with billiards table, piano, dartboard and beer garden.

    Care and convenience. We take every measure to ensure your life is comfortable.

    • Enjoy access to our Village Kiosk, offering milk, bread and other general essentials.
    • The local IGA supports Mercy Place Rice Village and will deliver groceries for residents who can’t travel.
    • Save time and money on cooking with access to daily lunches for a subsidised cost.
    • A 24-hour emergency call system means greater peace of mind.

    Our Village

    Vacancies

    Fully refurbished and spacious two-bedroom unit with separate toilet, laundry and shower. There are ceiling fans in the bedrooms and living room, as well as gas heating and hot water, and electric cooking facilities. Quality carpets and curtains are featured throughout. With nominated car parking areas, a private garden and well-maintained lawns, the unit offers comfortable and convenient living.

    Download sample floor plans

    Fully refurbished two-bedroom unit with separate toilet and open-plan bathroom and shower. There are ceiling fans in the bedrooms and living room, as well as gas heating and hot water, and electric cooking facilities. Quality carpets and curtains are featured throughout. With nominated car parking areas, a private garden and well-maintained lawns, the unit offers comfortable and convenient living.

    Download sample floor plans

    Fully refurbished two-bedroom unit with separate toilet, laundry and shower. The master bedroom features a built-in wardrobe and the second room is ideal for a guest room or cosy study. There are ceiling fans in the bedrooms and living room, as well as gas heating and hot water, and electric cooking facilities. Quality carpets and curtains are featured throughout. With nominated car parking areas, a private garden and well-maintained lawns, the unit offers comfortable and convenient living.

    Download sample floor plans

    Fully refurbished one-bedroom unit offers a spacious open-plan toilet, laundry and shower. There are ceiling fans in the bedroom, living and dining rooms, as well as gas heating and hot water, and electric cooking facilities. Quality carpets and curtains are featured throughout. With nominated car parking areas, a private garden and well-maintained lawns, the unit offers comfortable and convenient living.

    Download sample floor plans

    In the area

    Local attractions include:

    • Geelong RSL: 3.2km.
    • Buckley’s Entertainment Centre: 5km.
    • Barwon Valley Golf Course: 2.8km.
    • Geelong Racecourse: 4.5km.

    Local shopping available at:

    • Champions Supa IGA: 1.3km.
    • Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre: 4.4km.

    Transport

    Each resident has access to nominated parking spaces. Visitor parking is available on site or in surrounding streets.

    BUS:
    A bus stop is conveniently located outside our village, with the main bus hub located at nearby Marshall Railway Station.

    TRAIN:
    Marshall Railway Station is located just 1km from our village.

    Social

    When you enter Mercy Place Rice Village, you’ll find a self-sustainable village community where like-minded friends and residents enjoy an active lifestyle. No matter the day, you’re sure to uncover something exciting. Get involved in a variety of resident-run programs such as Tai Chi or carpet bowls, or simply enjoy a chat over drinks at our weekly happy hour.

    Our calendar is dotted with regular organised outings. The monthly luncheon is always a highlight, while weekly dinner at the local RSL and minibus trips to the nearby shopping centre keep the social schedule varied.

    News and events

    Carpet bowls every Friday at 2pm

    Happy hour every Friday at 4.30pm

    Tai Chi class every Tuesday at 1pm

    Mercy Place Rice Village offers a warm, welcoming home that fosters both independence and companionship

    The residents here give Rice Village its identity; they supply the colour and vitality that makes village life so attractive.

    Sally Doodt — Retirement Village Coordinator

    I have been here for 12 months and enjoy the comfort of my unit without the maintenance hassles of my previous house and garden.

    I have been here for 12 months and enjoy the comfort of my unit without the maintenance hassles of my previous house and garden. I am safer for not having to climb or overreach.

    Jeanette — Resident

    I am very satisfied with living in the village.

    I am very satisfied with living in the village. I've made new friends and enjoy the amenities and all it has to offer.

    Peter — Resident

    Our neighbours look out for one another.

    As well as having privacy and security, we have a great community atmosphere. Our neighbours look out for one another.

    Patrick and Iris — Resident

    The best decision we ever made was to come to Rice Village.

    Rice Village is a great and friendly place to live. Staff are very approachable, pleasant and helpful. The best decision we ever made was to come to Rice Village.

    John and Maureen — Resident

    Ask about life at Mercy Place Rice Village

    If you have any questions about life at Mercy Place Rice Village, the process of preparing for a move or anything else, please get in touch. We’ll find the answers and be in contact with you shortly.

      Sally Doodt

      Contact Sally Doodt
      about Mercy Place Rice Village

      Phone: (03) 5247 2200
      Mercy Place Rice Village
      2-26 Marshalltown Road
      Geelong VIC 3216

      Get directions

      Last reviewed August 12, 2021.

      Phone: (03) 5247 2200

      Available services

      Mercy Place Rice Village is a great balance of independent living and security, all catered to your unique needs and preferences.

      With a warm and welcoming community, you’re never far from friends. There’s also a range of in-home care services available to help you maintain your independent and active lifestyle. With our residential aged care home co-located on site, you know you’re in safe hands if your care needs change down the track.

      Village features

      Enjoy a vibrant social life, right on your doorstep. Take a walk through the village and you’ll notice spaces for socialising. You’ll feel the warmth of friends and neighbours living side-by-side in a supportive community.

      Make use of our on-site chapel, library and general activities room. It’s always lively at the Racecourse Inn, our in-house bar and activities area, complete with billiards table, piano, dartboard and beer garden.

      Care and convenience. We take every measure to ensure your life is comfortable.

      • Enjoy access to our Village Kiosk, offering milk, bread and other general essentials.
      • The local IGA supports Mercy Place Rice Village and will deliver groceries for residents who can’t travel.
      • Save time and money on cooking with access to daily lunches for a subsidised cost.
      • A 24-hour emergency call system means greater peace of mind.

      Vacancies

      Independent Living Unit Type 1

      • Bedrooms: 2 bedroom

      Fully refurbished and spacious two-bedroom unit with separate toilet, laundry and shower. There are ceiling fans in the bedrooms and living room, as well as gas heating and hot water, and electric cooking facilities. Quality carpets and curtains are featured throughout. With nominated car parking areas, a private garden and well-maintained lawns, the unit offers comfortable and convenient living.

      Download sample floor plans

      Independent Living Unit Type 2

      • Bedrooms: 2 bedroom

      Fully refurbished two-bedroom unit with separate toilet and open-plan bathroom and shower. There are ceiling fans in the bedrooms and living room, as well as gas heating and hot water, and electric cooking facilities. Quality carpets and curtains are featured throughout. With nominated car parking areas, a private garden and well-maintained lawns, the unit offers comfortable and convenient living.

      Download sample floor plans

      Independent Living Unit Type 3

      • Bedrooms: 2 bedroom

      Fully refurbished two-bedroom unit with separate toilet, laundry and shower. The master bedroom features a built-in wardrobe and the second room is ideal for a guest room or cosy study. There are ceiling fans in the bedrooms and living room, as well as gas heating and hot water, and electric cooking facilities. Quality carpets and curtains are featured throughout. With nominated car parking areas, a private garden and well-maintained lawns, the unit offers comfortable and convenient living.

      Download sample floor plans

      Independent Living Unit Type 4

      • Bedrooms: 1 bedroom

      Fully refurbished one-bedroom unit offers a spacious open-plan toilet, laundry and shower. There are ceiling fans in the bedroom, living and dining rooms, as well as gas heating and hot water, and electric cooking facilities. Quality carpets and curtains are featured throughout. With nominated car parking areas, a private garden and well-maintained lawns, the unit offers comfortable and convenient living.

      Download sample floor plans

      In the area

      Local attractions include:

      • Geelong RSL: 3.2km.
      • Buckley’s Entertainment Centre: 5km.
      • Barwon Valley Golf Course: 2.8km.
      • Geelong Racecourse: 4.5km.

      Local shopping available at:

      • Champions Supa IGA: 1.3km.
      • Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre: 4.4km.

      Transport

      Each resident has access to nominated parking spaces. Visitor parking is available on site or in surrounding streets.

      BUS:
      A bus stop is conveniently located outside our village, with the main bus hub located at nearby Marshall Railway Station.

      TRAIN:
      Marshall Railway Station is located just 1km from our village.

      Social

      When you enter Mercy Place Rice Village, you’ll find a self-sustainable village community where like-minded friends and residents enjoy an active lifestyle. No matter the day, you’re sure to uncover something exciting. Get involved in a variety of resident-run programs such as Tai Chi or carpet bowls, or simply enjoy a chat over drinks at our weekly happy hour.

      Our calendar is dotted with regular organised outings. The monthly luncheon is always a highlight, while weekly dinner at the local RSL and minibus trips to the nearby shopping centre keep the social schedule varied.

      News and events

      Carpet bowls every Friday at 2pm

      Happy hour every Friday at 4.30pm

      Tai Chi class every Tuesday at 1pm