St Vincent’s Care Services, which is governed by St Vincent’s Health Australia, is to progressively close its 120 independent living units in Eltham, 20km northeast of Melbourne’s CBD.

Nillumbik Council said in a statement it has been advised that over the next 10 months and by the end of 2023, St Vincent’s Care Services will gradually decommission its independent living units while supporting tenants to find alternative, suitable and long-term accommodation.

Once vacated, the buildings will be demolished to ensure safety and security.

St Vincent’s Care Services’ residential aged care facility, which is separate to the independent living units, is not affected by this decision and will continue operating as normal.

Council stressed it had no involvement in the decision by St Vincent’s Care Services and is not a provider of residential care or social housing.