VMCH Wantirna Aged Care Residences

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.

Aged Care, 770 Canterbury Rd, Vermont VIC 3133, Australia

Vermont Aged Care is a family-run residential aged care home established in 1981, located at 770 Canterbury Road, Vermont, Victoria, serving Melbourne's eastern suburbs including Ringwood, Mitcham, Blackburn, and Bayswater. Now a 99-bed facility owned and operated by the George family — whose heritage traces to Kerala, South India — it provides residential, respite, dementia, and palliative care with 24/7 registered nurse coverage on every shift. Three tiers of private en-suite rooms are available, with Refundable Accommodation Deposits ranging from $550,000 for a Classic room up to $1,000,000 for a Premium suite. The allied health team includes an occupational therapist and physiotherapist on-site four days per week, complemented by speech therapists, podiatrists, dietitians, optometrists, and audiologists. An OT-led lifestyle team delivers a broad activity programme including gardening, arts and crafts, bus outings, intergenerational visits with local children, and multicultural celebrations such as Diwali and Chinese New Year.

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.

229-239 Bayswater Rd, Bayswater North VIC 3153, Australia

Ferndale Gardens is a modern residential aged care facility in Bayswater North, Victoria, accommodating 118 residents on Bayswater Road with convenient access to public transport, the Eastland shopping centre, and Maroondah Hospital. The home offers four room types — all single rooms with ensuites — ranging from a 22m² Standard room (RAD $500,000) up to a 45.5m² Super Outlook Suite with balcony views (RAD $1,006,844), plus master suites for couples. Part of the Homestyle Aged Care group, which has operated across greater Melbourne and Geelong for almost 40 years, the facility provides residential and respite care, secure dementia care, and palliative care. Registered nurses are on-site 24 hours a day, and an award-winning rehabilitation programme is delivered by Concentric Healthcare in a purpose-built gym. A 7-day lifestyle programme provides social and recreational activities to support residents' wellbeing and independence.

17 Jolimont Rd, Forest Hill VIC 3131, Australia

Strathdon Community is a residential aged care facility operated by Uniting AgeWell, situated in the heart of Forest Hill, Victoria, close to parks, public transport, and Davy Lane Reserve. Run by a not-for-profit organisation of the Uniting Church in Australia, it offers residential, dementia, palliative, and respite care with an individualised, person-centred approach guided by the Uniting AgeWell Dementia Framework. Registered nurses are on-site 24 hours a day, supported by allied health professionals including physiotherapists, speech therapists, podiatrists, dietitians, social workers, and visiting dentists. The community features an on-site café and shop with alfresco dining, welcoming outdoor spaces with a barbecue area, and sensory gardens for residents living with dementia. It sits adjacent to Strathdon independent living units, making it a convenient option for couples or family members who have differing care needs and wish to live nearby.

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.