Willowbrooke Hostel

9A Willow Rd, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia

VMCH Willowbrooke Aged Care Residence in Upper Ferntree Gully is a residential aged care facility operated by VMCH (Villa Maria Catholic Homes) in the Dandenong Ranges foothills in Melbourne's outer east. VMCH is one of Victoria's largest Catholic aged care and disability service providers, and Willowbrooke offers permanent and respite care in a peaceful leafy setting with views to the Dandenong Ranges. Residents enjoy a caring, faith-inspired environment with 24-hour nursing, allied health services, and lifestyle programmes that reflect Catholic values of dignity and compassion.

67 Mount View Rd, The Basin VIC 3154, Australia

Martin Luther Homes is a not-for-profit, faith-based aged care provider with over 56 years of service, located in the scenic foothills of the Dandenong Ranges at The Basin in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The facility supports up to 135 older persons across residential aged care with 24/7 professional nursing support, a specialist dementia care programme (Wattle House), respite care, and a Transition Care Programme (Myrtle House), alongside a retirement village with independent living units. As a certified CALD provider, Martin Luther Homes employs multilingual staff and publishes a regular German-language community newsletter (Gemeindebrief), reflecting its Lutheran heritage and culturally inclusive approach. Residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle programme including art, intergenerational activities with a local preschool, technology classes run in partnership with Swinburne University, and on-site amenities including Café Jensen, garden grounds, and spiritual care. Families are actively welcomed with open visiting and regular community events.

7 Coogee St, Boronia VIC 3155, Australia

Boronia Residential Aged Care is a 60-bed home operated by MACG, located at 7 Coogee St, Boronia VIC 3155, a short walk from Boronia train station and close to local parks and shops. The home provides residential, respite (including dementia respite), and palliative care, supported by 24-hour care teams in a recently renovated, homely environment. Room options range from standard companion rooms (RAD $320,000) to deluxe single rooms with private ensuite (RAD $650,000), with all rooms equipped with nurse call systems and split-system air conditioning. Residents benefit from a personalised lifestyle programme spanning seated Tai Chi, music, movies, reminiscence activities, cooking groups, and meditation. Full pricing transparency — including RAD and Daily Accommodation Payment options — is provided on the MACG website.

13 Lewis Rd, Wantirna South VIC 3152, Australia

Royal Freemasons Centennial Lodge is a residential aged care home situated in a quiet leafy pocket of Wantirna South, operated by Royal Freemasons, a not-for-profit organisation with over 155 years of experience caring for older Victorians. The facility offers the full spectrum of aged care services including residential care, short-term respite, palliative care, and 24-hour nursing, along with a dedicated memory support unit for residents living with dementia. Centennial Lodge has 69 private single and shared ensuite rooms, many featuring split-system air conditioning and direct outdoor access via patios or balconies, with ambient hydronic heating throughout. Residents can socialise across multiple small dining areas, lounges, activity spaces, and a large atrium-style common area, as well as enjoy sun-drenched outdoor gardens and courtyards with wide verandas. The home is conveniently located close to Knox Private and Eastern Wantirna Health hospitals, and benefits from regular GP and allied health visits.

Building C/355 Stud Rd, Wantirna VIC 3153, Australia

VMCH Wantirna Aged Care Residence is located at 355 Stud Road, Wantirna, VIC 3152, and offers 96 recently refurbished rooms with private ensuites and comfortable lounge areas. The residence provides permanent residential care, respite, specialised dementia care, and end-of-life palliative care, including a dedicated 16-bed Memory Support Unit. Care is guided by the Montessori method to promote resident independence, supported by skilled nurses, personal care assistants, and dedicated volunteers. On-site allied health services include physiotherapy, podiatry, nutrition counselling, and massage therapy, alongside a hair and beauty salon and an on-site chapel. The lifestyle programme spans physical and wellness classes, cooking, gardening, crafts, bingo, and day trips.

27-29 The Greenway, Heathmont VIC 3135, Australia

Menarock LIFE Greenway Gardens is a residential aged care facility in Heathmont, Victoria, situated close to HE Parker Reserve and within easy reach of local amenities. All rooms are single occupancy with private ensuites, hydronic heating, ceiling fans, adjustable beds, and emergency call bells, offered in two types: a Premium Suite (RAD $500,000) and a Standard Suite (RAD $400,000). The facility provides permanent residential care, respite care, and palliative care, and includes a dedicated 17-bed memory support unit for residents with dementia. Registered nursing staff are available around the clock, with visiting allied health professionals including a physiotherapist, dietitian, and podiatrist. A lifestyle coordinator organises a wide range of activities and social programmes, and residents enjoy courtyard gardens, communal lounges, a private dining room, an on-site hairdressing salon, and a residence bus for organised outings.